Corporate Principles cannot Govern a Democracy.

Corporate Principles cannot Govern a Democracy. They can Govern a Corporation but, the Corporate Structure is not a Political Entity; to be sure, the Corporate Structure is a Business Structure and a Business Structure can only survive if its driven by a 'Profits Principle'. A Business that does not make a Profit will not be in Business for long. Try 'driving a Business' on the Principles of 'Freedom and Equality'. It won't survive! Of course, every Political Entity 'needs' an Economy but, the Political Entity needs 'Political Principles' to 'drive it'. If its a Democracy, the Political Principles are those of 'Freedom and Equality'. A so-called 'Democratic Political Entity' that is not driven by 'Freedom and Equality' is not a Democracy. A Democratic Political Entity driven by 'Business Principles of Profits, Money, and Size', is not a Real Democracy. That is as much a 'Legal fiction' as a Corporation is a 'Legal Fiction'. Legal Fictions are 'not Real', they merely 'hold together' 'imagined Social and Business structures' that exist only in 'Contemplation of Law'. In a 'Real Government', we do not need 'Imagined Structures'. The Bottom of a Democratic Political Entity is its 'People' and 'Each and Every One of Them' is 'Real' and 'Not Imagined'. I am Real and I know you are. When a Political Executive purports to Govern with 'Business Principles', he is 'destroying Democracy' and Perpetuating Business Principles of profits, Money and Size; he is 'fattening' the 1%; creating 'Economic Classes; and the 'Freedom and Equality' of every 'Real Individual' goes out the 'Political Window'. That's 'Politically Unreal' and a form of 'Governing' similar to an 'Autocracy' that is reserved for CEO's in a successful Corporate Society. A Corporate Society cannot survive without 'Autocratic Principles' of Rule. How Sad; a Real 'Democracy' has been overcome by the 'Greedy pursuit' of 'more and more of the same'. What we need is 'more and more Freedom and Equality' and less 'Government by CEO's. To be sure, Business and the Corporate structures have their place; but, leave Real Democratic Governing to the 'Real Politicians'. But, where are the Real Politicians?

The Triadic Nature of Government demands that each Part of Three Branch Government perform its Duty.

The Triadic Nature of Government 'demands' that each of the Three Branches perform its Duty. All Forms of Government are Triadic because they have a Top and a Bottom and a 'Judicial Branch'. A Government may be Dictatorial but it still has 'a People', at the Bottom, and a Judicial Branch, however 'inactive', actual and Ideological, that Branch may be. In a Democracy each Branch plays its Part in an 'Objective Political Order' that should function as a Living Organism, with a 'Brain at the Top', 'a Body at the Bottom' and 'Feelings' or 'Emotions' in the Middle. All Three Branches should 'balance-out' into a condition of 'Political Integrity'. Of course, that's the Ideal. Historically, 'all Revolutions' occur at the Bottom among the People and of course 'Political Revolutions' are meant to bring about some 'change' in the 'Form', or, the 'manner of Governing'. Of course, there's exceptions. Today, we are witnessing a unique Political Phenomena, a Revolution brought about about by 'Gender Discrimination' and 'abuse', and in the 'misplaced' 'Power formations' that originate from the 'Economic sphere', and influences the 'Political Sphere'. Capitalism does not have 'Power', it only has 'influence'. Only Political Entities have Political Power. A lack of 'Personal Integrity' in the 'Representatives' at the 'Top of Government' is being 'misplaced', misused, and mixed, with the 'Political Integrity' at the 'Top of Democratic Power'. There is no 'Political immunity' of 'Personal, Discriminatory, Behavior' at the Top of Government. An 'Unqualified Leader' that 'Discriminates' does not belong at the peak of Political Power. Usually Governments begin to 'Deconstruct' at the Bottom. Today we are witnessing a 'Deconstruction' at the Top. If a 'Democratic Government' continues to Deconstruct at the 'Top', its Triadic nature will no longer exist; it is no longer a Democracy. The Top may have Political Power but, the Bottom has Freedom and Equality and that 'Equality' applied 'Politically', protects Each and Every Real Individual, at the Bottom of Government, from Gender Discrimination, Racial Discrimination, and Economic Discrimination. If the 'Top' of Political Power 'Discriminates', it must be replaced. Where are the Real Politicians?

Government is an Institution of Power at the Top. The 'Many' People at the Bottom assign that Power'.

Government is a Political Institution of 'Power at the Top'. The 'Many' People at the 'Bottom of Government' assigns that Power, for a 'Period of Time', to the Top. Without the Bottom, the Top has no Power: in fact, without the Bottom of Government, the top would not even 'exist'. That's why it can be said; One 'Lone Individual' on an Island does not need an 'Institution' of Government. The 'ancient dilemma' of the 'One and the Many' cannot be resolved if 'One Individual' is as 'Equal' as the 'Many Individuals' at the Bottom. Hence, a 'Political Institution' becomes necessary. Here, enters the 'Divine Right of Kings' form of Government. Once that 'Divine Right' was rendered dis-functional, the 'Autocratic Form' of Government took over. Its basically the same type of Governing, except that instead of relying on 'Divine Principles', the Individual at the Top just said, " Do it My Way, or else". Its difficult to keep the 'Many' at the Bottom 'in-line', hence, Force, Cruelty, Punishment, all of which constitutes 'control' of all the People at the Bottom of Autocratic Government. In today's Democratic Government, Force, Cruelty, Divinity, does not work. Democracy is a 'Government of Laws'; the Bottom can be described as "the condition of togetherness". All 'Real' Human Beings live together, side by side; separated only by their 'Individual Uniqueness', and Internationally, by 'National Boundaries'. In Democracy, the 'Real Individual' at the Bottom 'votes' for the 'Representative' who is to 'serve' in 'The Office of Power' for a short 'Period of Time'. Without 'Office', the 'Real Individual' does not have 'Political Power'. The only 'Power' that exists in the World is 'Political Power'. Other than that, all Real Individuals, and, of course, that includes You and I, are the same: 'Politically Powerless'. Look closely at a Photo of 'Past Presidents'. The 'emanations of Power' are gone. But, don't get me wrong; 'Individuals' are 'Real'. Each and every one is 'Unique' and each and everyone is 'Free and Equal' in a Political system. Democracy works, but it requires 'stability'; that 'stability' begins with the 'Good Will' and 'Political acumen' of the Candidates for Political Office. Where are the Real Politicians?

A Government "of People","by People", and "for People" is a Government of 'Equal' and 'Free' Human Beings.

A Government "of the people", "by the People", and "for the People" is a Government of 'Equal' and 'Free' Human Beings. Notice that I usually state that Human Beings are 'Free and Equal' or, have 'Freedom and Equality'. The terms 'Freedom and Equality', of course, means the same thing as "Equality and Freedom". But, to avoid some 'Determined Individual' who thinks S/He is 'Free first' and Equal second, from thinking S/He is Free to consider Others Un-Equal, I'm positing-in this paragraph-the Term 'Equality' first and 'Freedom' second. The arrangement or priority of the 'terms' shouldn't make any difference, but nevertheless, there will be those who are so 'wrapped-up' in their 'self-importance' that to be Free 'first' conveys the meaning that S/he is free to do anything S/he feels like doing, and to consider the 'Others' 'in-equality', immediately comes to His/Her mind. In Governmental Institutions that appears to be something like a 'Government' in the nature of a 'Kingship', or an Autocracy, where the 'Top'- the source of Power- proclaims that "God made me do it", or, " that's the way 'I' do things here". Well, enough of that. But, seriously consider the 'Equality' of the 'Human condition'. No one Human being is different from any Other Human Being. Hence, a Democratic Government, 'Of People', 'By People', and 'For People' is a Government 'of', 'by', and 'for' the very People who 'created the Democracy'. The "People", at the Bottom of Government are the 'same People' who are the 'Governed', and the same People, who are 'Governing', for a short period of time. Look at it this way. Its somewhat of a 'circular affair', the 'Top of Power' and the 'Bottom that is Governed' change places periodically. But, whats necessary are 'Candidates' that are 'politically inclined' and 'versed' in the 'workings' of 'Governing a Democracy', 'established' and 'dedicated' to the 'General Welfare' of its People. There is no other reason for a Government to exist. An Economy cannot 'Govern'; a Corporation, a 'Legal Fiction', cannot 'Govern'; 'Money and Profits' cannot Govern; only "We the People" can Govern.

A Democracy does not Govern when it ignores the Freedom and Equality of the People.

A Democracy does not 'Govern' when it ignores the 'Freedom and Equality' of its People. A Democracy must concern itself with the economic conditions of a Democratic Nation, but it must also concern itself with the 'Freedom and Equality' of its People. To focus on the economy and not address the issues of 'racial discrimination', 'racial inequality', 'economic inequality', the 'Lop-Sided' nature of 'economic benefits' in the Economy; is to ignore the very nature of what it means 'to Govern' in a 'democratic manner'. We are a Democratic Government first and 'then' a successful Economy. If all our 'political achievements' further perpetuate our 'economic imbalances', our racial discrimination, our inequality, we are not 'governing' a democracy. The present economy has 'flourished' because it 'exists and functions' within a Democracy. That cannot be done in an Autocracy; a Plutocracy; or an Oligarchy. Those forms of Governments are not Democratic. As a matter of fact, such a 'concentration' on economic matters gives birth to Plutocracy, to Autocracy, to Oligarchy. It gave birth to the 1%. Democratic Government cannot ignore economic matters, but it can't concentrate solely on 'economic matters' either. When the Leader of a Democratic Nation comments, on a visiting Leader from another Nation; with the statement, "he's got a bigger airplane than I do", one has to wonder, what kind of 'Democracy' he has in mind. An Economy cannot Govern. A Democratic Government can Govern with Freedom and Equality and if we forget that, we're completely lost. The only "fake News" today is that a Corporation is a 'Person'.

When Capitalism 'Governs', the 'Form of Government' is Autocratic.

When Capitalism 'Governs', the 'Form' of Government is Autocratic, or, simply, Dictatorial. The 'end product' of Capitalism is 'more and more of the same', viz., Profits and Money. Its a 'quantitative Goal' achievable only by a huge increases in Profits, Money, and Size. Capitalism has no place for Freedom and Equality. Freedom and Equality 'motors' a Real Democracy. A 'Real' Individual is not 'Free' to compete with a 'Legal Fiction', called a 'Business Corporation'; nor is a Real S/HE Equal to the 'task'. When the 'Reins' of Government are taken over by an 'Economy', you will notice an 'increase' and a 're-shuffling' in 'Trade Policies', Tax reductions for the 'Business Corporate Structure', and increases in 'some areas' of 'money circulation'; but you 'will not see' an increase in the Minimum Wage. Oh, you will see and hear statements of 'more Jobs' for the 'Worker Bees', but its the 'Legal Fictions' (corporations) that are getting 'Fatter and Fatter'. The 1%-er's get 'Fatter and Fatter' until the 1% holds all the Medium of exchange. In other words, the so-called 99% no longer hold any 'Medium of exchange'; they just manage to survive, and the Political result will be a Plutocracy, or at least an Oligarchy. The Irony is that a 'Political entity', with Power at the Top, doesn't need 'Profits and Money' to 'function effectively'. It already has 'Power at the Top'. That's the 'Nature' of Political Entities. Oh, it needs money to establish 'social entities' and 'functions', but it doesn't need the 'whole ball of Wax'. If Capitalism Governs, the People at the Bottom, still need 'Monies' and 'social Institutions' to 'have a good life'. Maybe its time to try a 'Real Socialism', not the kind of Socialism practiced by most Nations where the Nation owns the 'means of Production'; or even where the 'People' purportedly own the Means of Production;( That sounds like a 'Legal, Governmental, Fiction' also.) . I've said that the term "Social" is Too General, vague, indefinite, and nebulous. Instead of using that term why not use 'the condition of togetherness'. In such a Term, the Real Individual doesn't lose his/her 'Individuality' as a 'Real Human Being'. The term applies to the 'Condition of togetherness' as an 'Entity'; of course, it can be called 'Social', so long as the Real Individual does not lose His/Her Real Individuality. Each Individual retains His/Her Individuality in the 'Condition'; it does not include Corporations because they are 'Legal Fictions' that only exist in 'contemplation of Law'. Its time to understand that Government would not exist but, for, the 'Many People' at the Bottom.

Capitalism is a great economic system but, it is not motored by Freedom and Equality.

Capitalism is a great economic System but, it is not motored by 'Freedom and Equality'. Remember, Democracy is 'motored' by 'Freedom and Equality'. So, whats the problem? The problem is we have tried to substitute an 'economic motor' for the functioning of a Democracy. That will not work. Remember, the 'Economy' is situated 'within' the Democratic Polity. Why? Because the Capitalistic system can only function effectively in a Democratic Polity. Try forming a 'genuine Capitalism' in a Dictatorial Nation. It will work so long as the Government acquires control of the 'Results' or Profits of the economic activity. Economics is a 'cut-throat' business and can only function with Profits and Monies. Whereas Democracy functions with Freedom and Equality. The General Welfare of the Individuals, in a democracy, is not 'ignored' and 'set aside'; instead their 'Freedom and Equality' is balanced out; both, in the 'Polity' and in the 'Economy', and hence, the 'General Welfare' is equilibrated and harmonized. That's Real Politics. The Problematic seems to be that we 'value Profits and Money' more than Freedom and Equality. That's a human failure. We are trying to get 'more and more of the same'; viz.,profits and Monies. Sad but true. In place of political Freedom and Equality, we wish to acquire 'Profits and Money'. Notice, the 'goals' and the 'conversations' coming from the Top of Government. Its about 'economics'; its making Corporations, legal Fictions, stronger. Where is the talk about Freedom and Equality? There is none! We only read about 'racial discrimination'; about 'gender' and 'sexual' abuse and discrimination; about 'economic inequality'; and about the 1%. Of course, everyone wants a living wage; a fair share of economic activity; a nice home; etc., but if we stop 'demanding' the 'core' of democracy, i.e., Freedom and Equality in the 'whole Social' fabric, we run the risk of being 'governed' by 'Capitalistic Autocracy'. Where are the States-Persons?

Capitalism, as such, is not Democratic but; the 'End Results' of Capitalism can 'become Democratic'.

Capitalism, as such, is not Democratic but; the 'end results' of 'Capitalistic activity' can become 'more Democratic'. As things are now, the end results of Capitalistic activity results in the Gap between the 1% and the 99%. Corporate activity leads to Capitalistic 'systems' and they lead to that Gap. A Corporation is a "legal Fiction" that "only exists in contemplation of Law". Its 'Surreal' and it does not have the same Democratic Principles and Duties as a Real Individual. A Corporation has a huge 'economic grasp'; a grasp no 'Real Human Being' can have. There is no such thing as 'competition between a Corporation and a real Individual'. Then, the Profits and Monies, a 'Medium of Exchange' gets 'held' by the 1%. Is that lopsided? Is that fair? Of course, it will be said that 'corporate activity' leads to a 'Great economy'. But, shouldn't a Great Economy benefit the People? Instead, a Corporate society 'locks in' the Medium of Exchange. Why should they be allowed to 'lock in' a medium of exchange? That leads to a 'class society', and class societies lead to 'Plutocracy', and Plutocracy leads to a Government of the Rich, and a Government of the Rich, leads to a Government 'for the Rich' or for the 1%. Where's Democracy? No, if corporations are 'not Real', if they are 'economic Legal Fictions' created by the Government, they can also be given 'Democratic Duties'. Why give them an 'artificial existence' and not 'democratic duties'? Why create an 'Economic Autocrat' within a 'Democratic Society'? It doesn't make 'democratic sense'. Our Democracy is Real; "We the People" are Real; our 'economic Institutions' are Real; so why create an 'Economic Alice in Wonderland'? Originally, the Corporate Tax was 90%, then reduced to 70%, then got down to 30% and now being reduced to 20%. More than ever corporations need "Democratic Duties". Where are the Real Politicians?

The Goal of capitalism is 'more and more of the same'; the Goal of Democracy is Freedom and Equality for 'Everyone'.

The 'Goal' of Capitalism is 'more and more of the Same' i.e. 'Profits and Monies'. Capitalism cannot function without its 'motor' or its goal. Profits and Monies 'move' all economic activity. The 'Nation' or 'Democratic Government' cannot 'really move' without Freedom and equality. Of course, any Government can move as some 'self-contained principle' of Governing, but that would be an Autocratic or Oligarchic form of Government, not a Democratic Form of Government. Why is that? Simply because democracy has its 'motor', or 'Power of Movement' in the People at the Bottom of Government. In other words; a Democracy is a Government "of the People", "by the People" and "For the People". Democracy is a 'Peoples Government' and all Government Power comes from the Bottom. Whereas, Autocracies and Plutocracies also have 'Power at the Top', but that Power is an 'alienated Power' that does not 'reside' or 'come from' the People at the Bottom. The Power of Government, or of the Top, resides at the Top but it has to get that 'Power' from 'somewhere else', other than, some 'Arbitrary or Invented source'. In Ancient Times it was said that 'Kings' ( Autocrats) had a Divine Right to Govern. That theory of Government got so problematic that they even sought to justify it by saying that the "King had Two Bodies". Anyway, that does not concern us anymore. Today's Problematic is the 'misuse of Economic principles' and the reason for that is that Capitalism has gotten 'so powerful' and the economy is so 'Lopsided' that Money is equated with the 'Intelligence to Govern'. Economic principles are not Government Principles and 'never shall the Twain meet'. The economy is about 'making money'; Governing is about 'governing' with 'Freedom and Equality' of each and every 'Real Individual' at the Bottom. 'Governing' by the 'Economy' is Government by the 'Forbes List', or, by the 1%. Its 'empty, vacuous', and it can be 'characterized' as Government by 'Legal Fictions'. Governing by 'Democracy' is Government with Freedom and Equality, by the 'Peoples at the Bottom'. Real Government is 'Peoples Government'.

Capitalism could become a 'potent force' for 'Democracy'.

Capitalism could become a 'potent force' for Democracy. Now, understand this, Capitalism is an 'economic system', not a Government system, and it is driven by Profits and Money, not by Freedom and Equality. But, rightfully understood, and rightfully utilized, it can become a huge 'assist' in the 'democratic process'. As it is now, Capitalism drives 'Profits and Money', and 'Profits and Monies', 'creates Greed': it doesn't have too, but it does. Why? Well, it's responsible for creating that 'huge Gap' between the 1% and the 99%. Now, if the 'results' of Capitalism,i.e.,Profits and Monies, could become 'Democratic in Nature' i.e., if some of the 'results' could be used to set up 'Democratic Institutions' that would assist the 'unfortunate', e.g., homeless, veterans, 'sick and injured', 'jobless', children, and those, born physically deficient, and, 'generally', those in 'economic Need'; those 'Monies' could be utilized 'Democratically'. Now, its easy to imagine that some 1%-er will say, 'that's my money, I worked hard for it'; but did S/he? I've heard "quoted" Political Candidates that say, "I'm worth 10 Billion dollars". Now, if we take 2 Billion of that for democratic Institutions; that would leave 8 Billion to the Candidate. That doesn't 'seem' too bad. But, then again, I'm not used to being a Billionaire. Others, more politically oriented, would say "that's Socialism". Well, isn't Government supposed to help its Citizens, especially those 'in need' and who cannot 'help' themselves. But, keep in mind, I'm talking 'establishing' democratic Institutions, not 'hand-outs' and keep in mind that Corporations are 'unreal', legal fictions. Didn't Democratic Institutions, viz., the Third Branch, hold that a corporation was a 'Person' within the 'protection' of the Constitution and thereby help its accumulation of great wealth? Some of that wealth should inure to the establishment of 'democratic Institutions' that benefit the 'Needy'. It should 'extend democracy' into useful Institutions that help those in Need. The Third Branch could establish 'democratic duties' for those Legal Fictions it created. Maybe, just maybe it would balance out our 'lopsided Economy' and 'help' those who really need the 'help'. The 'Corporate World' is an 'illusory World', it cant be put in Jail; but, Real Persons can!

Real Political Dialogue cannot be 'replaced' by Political Correctness', nor by Economic dialogue.

Real Political dialogue cannot be replaced by 'Political Correctness', nor by 'Economic' dialogue. Politics and Economics are Real. Each has its own 'dialogue' and its own 'Language' and its own 'Motor'; and "never shall the twain meet". Political Correctness is 'empty talk' and takes on the 'characteristics' of the Speaker. Political Correctness is 'vacuous' and if reported correctly by the Media, sometimes sounds like a 'two children argument in the playground'. One says "your a Fat Lunatic" and the Other says " I'm not Fat". Empty political talk may be 'empty', but sometimes it reflects the 'ego structure' of the speaker. 'Political Language' must reflect the 'democratic nature' of the Polity or Nation. It also reflects the 'sincerity' of the 'Office Holder' and the 'Speaker'. 'Language use' can 'give away' the so-called 'interior' of the speaker. Some language can reflect the 'emptiness' of the 'political talk'; some can reflect the 'economic nature' of the talk; and some reflects the 'childish absurdity' of the talk. Political Dialogue should 'reflect' the 'Democratic Nature' of the Polity. Of course, it can't always be perfect and we all know that the actual dialogue of some Office Holders, behind the scenes, is much more 'mundane'. Of course, we can only know what the media reports. But, the Media is 'obligated' and 'duty bound' to be impartial and Objective in its reportage. The People in a Real Democracy need to hear the 'Real democratic dialogue', especially from the 'Office Holders', and more-so, from the Highest Office in the Land. 'Political Journeys' that only discuss 'Trade issues' and not 'other political issues', do not 'sound' democratic. Of course, Trade is important also, and relates to the International Sphere. But, International Trade is an Economic discourse, and should be 'economically democratic'. The International Sphere is no place for 'childish behavior'. Where are the Real Politicians? If I were a 'Real Politician', I would feel 'insulted' by what passes as 'Real Political Discourse'. We need Political Sincerity. The emphasis is on the word "Sincerity"; not 'Empty talk', not 'Economic talk', and certainly not 'childish talk'.

Political failure cannot be remedied with Economic Principles.

Political failure cannot be remedied with economic principles. Of course, their are some aspects of Governing that can be helped by the Economy, such as issues involving the Minimum Wage, etc.. But, that's a Political Principle that is applied to the Economy. The economy does not apply that on its own; its compelled to do so by the Laws of Government. As a general rule, political success calls for 'political Principles' involving Freedom and Equality and Principles of Governing. Issues that can be resolved Politically may call for contributions from the economy but, that does not mean that economic principles were involved. Remember, the economic 'motor'involves 'profits and money'; those are the movers of the economy. The economy is not going anywhere without Profits and Money and the economy is not a Democratic Institution; its a Capitalistic Institution; its job is Profits and money. An Economy cannot Govern. If the economy does not produce 'Profits or money' for the economy, it will cease to function as a Capitalistic Institution. Corporations that do not make Profits will not survive in the economy. That's one of the reasons why the Judicial Branch created "Persons" in the Economic Institutions. Political Issues can only be resolved by the 'Essence of Government', which is the 'Freedom and Equality' of the 'Real Individual', not by Economic Principles. The problem is that the Third Branch created 'Artificial Economic 'Persons'' and gave them the Right to participate in Politics (Citizens United). We live in a lopsided economy; that's what created the gap between the 1% and the 99%. Basically, Citizens United institutionalized 'Greed'. The Huge Money Makers are the 1%'er's. The economy needs to stay out of Government and Government needs to 'rectify' racial 'discrimination issues'; economic 'discrimination issues'; and it needs to have better control over the 'Corporate Structure'. If Government can control its 'Citizens', why can't it also control its Corporate Citizens? After all; it 'created' them.

Economic success is not as difficult as Political success. Political success should come first.

Economic success, in Capitalism, is not as difficult as Political success in a Democracy. The problematic is that we are a 'Polity First' and then we are an Economy. The 'Economy' exists 'within' the 'Polity'. A Democracy does 'not grow' within an Economy. The Economy grows within the Democracy. Try growing a Great economy in a Dictatorship; or, in a Plutocracy. The reason for that is that the Real Individuals in the 'condition of togetherness', in the Democracy, are able to 'protect' the Economy. That's what happened when the Judiciary declared the 'Corporation a 'Person' within the protection of the 14th Amendment. Without that move, the economy could not have been as successful as it is. Essentially, the Government protected the Corporation. The economy was successful because the Courts created an Artificial Person, a non-real-Person. Wouldn't it be nice if the Courts could Judicially declare some manner of 'perfecting Freedom and Equality' of each and every living Human Being within the Polity. Instead, each case is adjudicated separately and as it arises in the Social. Its ridiculous to 'say how great the economy is, when there is still 'racial discrimination', economic inequality, and a 1% and a 99%, in the Polity. We are a Democracy First!, then we are a Capitalistic Economy. Why can't Corporations also be Democratic in 'function'? It seems that the Courts have created the 1% and the 99%. The Judicial Branch needs more control of the Corporations or the 'Artificial Persons' it created. All this 'fake-noise' about how great our economy is, and we still have racial discrimination, police brutality, and the existence of a 1% and a 99% ? Something is wrong with our basic Institutions. Where are our States-Persons?

'Political Correctness' and some CEO's seeking Political Office, are after the same Goal, 'Political Power'.

Politicians using 'Political Correctness' and CEO's seeking Political Office are after the same 'Goal'; 'Political Power'. The problem with 'Political Correctness' is that its not Political. Political Correctness uses and manipulates 'high level abstractions' dealing with 'Democracy', but which are not really anchored on anything 'Real'. The concepts themselves may be full of 'significance' and 'real meaning', but they are 'uttered and used' in an empty and 'vacuous manner', according to the 'Rules of Advertising'. They are 'used' to manipulate the People in the 'Social', or, at the Bottom of Government. Political Correctness is empty. Real Politics is full of significance and the language used by a Candidate is founded on real Principles of Democracy. So the problematic is to go from 'empty generalizations', or, the Rules of Advertising, to a Real Conversation full of significance that is really 'anchored' on the 'Freedom and Equality' of the 'Real Individuals' living 'next' to each other, in a 'Condition of Togetherness'. Power exists only in Political Office, and Political Office is founded on a 'Real' Democracy. 'Political Correctness' is a 'generalized falseness' which tries to acquire Real Power. Business CEO's, interested in Political Office, are in the same boat. They have ascended the ladder of success in the Business world and are now seeking Political Office. Why? They are worth Billions. They are at the acme of the Business world, so why such a 'thankless' pursuit? Its very simple; they have all the Money in the World, now they want 'Power'. But why? because Money, as such, is not 'Power', its only a 'medium of exchange', and 'Money' may have lots of 'influence', but it does not have 'Power'. Power exists only at the Top of Government in its relation to the Bottom of Government, i.e., to the Many People that constitute the 'Governed'. Business Principles do not belong in Democratic Politics and Democratic Politics can only function with Political Principles of Freedom and Equality. We must separate the Two.

Every Nation, needs an Economy, hence, Capitalism and Business entities.

Every Nation needs an Economy; hence Capitalism and 'Business Entities'. Please don't get me wrong. I'm not against a 'Capitalistic form' of an Economy. An economy should be strong and self-sufficient within its Capitalistic form. What I'm against is using the Capitalistic Form as the 'driver' of a 'Democratic Political Entity'. A Democratic Political Entity can only be 'driven' by 'Freedom and Equality'. Profits and money cannot drive a democratic Political Entity. A Dictatorship or a 'Kingdom' may have used 'Profits and Money', but that is no longer the case. Neither form of Government was a Democracy. The 'Divine Right of Kings' drove Kingdoms and anything the Dictator wants to 'use' can be used to drive a Dictatorship, even Force. An Oligarchy functions in the same way. But, none of those forms of Government is a Democracy. Democracy can only be 'driven' with the Freedom and Equality of all its 'Peoples' at the Bottom. Of course, a democracy also needs an Economy and the Economy is free to use the Capitalistic principles in its formation and establishment. But, the two Principles apply to 'different aspects' of the social in a Democracy. Democratic Principles apply to the Political Entity and Capitalistic Principles apply to the Economic Entity and never shall the twain meet. Democracy requires Freedom and Equality. Hence, Economic Principles must stay out of Politics. A democratic Political Entity must be driven by Freedom and Equality. Of course, this fact does not disqualify all Millionaires and Billionaire Candidates. But, Candidates must be Politically informed and s/he must know the 'requirements of Democracy' before they can assume the 'Positions of Political Office'. Unfortunately, most Millionaire Businessmen are too involved in their Businesses to be concerned with the Freedom and Equality of the 'Bottom'. The 'Poor' do not have the 'requirements of leadership', but neither do most Millionaires. So, in a Democracy, we must always be on the 'alert' with 'all Candidates' for Higher office. They may not be thinking the same as you and I.

A Politician needs a 'Political Engine' not an 'Economic Engine'.

Its not the 'voting process' that's blind; its the 'voter'. The Individual's 'Right to Vote' is essential to the 'democratic spirit'. But, the Individual voters knowledge of the Candidates 'sincerity and knowledge' of the 'Political process' is never made clear and the media does not often clarify that issue. In most cases, the media is unfamiliar with the candidates qualifications, except for, what the Candidate claims in his/her political speeches. It seems that the most important thing 'required' of a Candidate is a 'working knowledge' of the 'political process' or 'some experience' in Political Office. When CEO's run for Political Office, it should be made very clear, by the media, that the Candidate 'does not have' Political Experience. CEO's in Political Office are prone to make 'mistakes' or to use economic principles instead of Political principles. Politics is 'political' in Nature, not 'economical' in Nature. In a case of 'misplaced Businessmen', or, a 'misplaced 1%-er', Indictments will soon follow. They are 'motored' by 'Profits' and 'economic engines', not Freedom and Equality. Being a Politician is not easy. We do not appreciate Politicians sufficiently. That's our loss, because they drive the Ship of State with Political principles of Freedom and Equality, not economic principles of Profits and Money. Unfortunately, most CEO's only know Profits and Money. They cannot drive a Ship of State, because they are unfamiliar with 'Political Principles'. Of course, I'm not saying all Politicians will govern with Freedom and Equality. The act of Governing requires a certain kind of 'selflessness'. Unfortunately, many Politicians are prone to be just as 'selfish' as a 'businessmen' trying to govern a political entity. Nevertheless, we have a 'better chance' of finding a 'selfless States-Person' in the Political Sphere, than we have finding a businessman who can Govern a Political Entity with Freedom and Equality. Business and Politics do not mix. Its only fair to state that most Businessmen are not interested in running for Political Office; So, when you find a Billionaire interested in running for Democratic Office, Beware!, Indictments may not be far behind. 'Politics' may be a 'Game', but it should be a 'Selfless Game', not a 'Selfish Game', and if a Businessman is 'seriously' interested in 'Political Office', S/He needs a 'Political Engine' of 'Freedom and Equality'; not a Business engine of Profits and money.

Is the 'voting process' in a Democracy blind? Can the 'Bottom' really 'know' what 'motivates a Candidate'?

The Social is composed of Real Individuals; each of whom must live in Freedom and Equality. These Real Individuals are the ones who become Candidates for Political Office. In elections, how are the Individuals at the Bottom of Government, expected to determine the 'qualifications', and 'thought processes' of a Candidate for Public Office. What Qualifications??? There are 'no qualifications', other than being a Citizen and having copious amounts of Money, and, the most important thing, can we really know what goes on in the 'mind' of a Candidate? Where are the Rules governing the qualifications and process for being a Politician? A Physician has many 'educational qualifications'; an Attorney has many 'educational qualifications'; an Accountant has 'many qualifications'; an Engineer has many of them also, and there are 'many others'. So what happened to the Politician? S/He will Govern the Bottom of Democracy i.e., the Social; the economy; Health and Well-Being of the Individual; and the Safety and General Welfare of the Real Individuals at the 'Bottom' of the Governing process. So, what qualifies a 'Citizen' to 'Run' for Public Office? Absolutely Nothing! The Highest Public Offices in the Land require only that you have the Money and the Gall to purport to know how to Govern. Well, not everyone has the Gall, but there are some Millionaires and Billionaires that seem to like the idea. Where does that leave the ability to Govern. Money, in itself, is insufficient. That's why the 'Economic Principles' of a Corporate Society cannot be used to 'Drive' a Democracy. If you put Corporate CEO'S and Billionaires behind the 'Drivers Wheel', Democracy's in trouble. Democracy is about Freedom and Equality, not 'Nickles and Dimes'. Democracy is about 'Everyone'; not about a 'Social' severed between the 1% and the 99%. We, of course, expect candidates to 'campaign' and tell us his/her qualifications. But, do they, or, do they 'Politic' like 'Advertisers' do, i.e., manipulate, convince,'sell it', no matter the truth; even 'Advertisers' have Agencies monitoring them. What can the Bottom do? To begin, the Bottom must require Candidates to be sincere in their quest for Power. That quest is only available to a candidate 'demonstrating' a 'familiarity' with the 'Principles of Governing' the 'Many' at the Bottom. S/He must have some degree of 'personal selflessness'; a degree that reflects the 'Love of Nationhood' and the 'wish' to serve the 'General Welfare' required by the Constitution; not the 'Balance Sheet' of the 'Economy'. A Candidate doesn't have to be a Democrat or a Republican; S/He must be an 'American' that 'truly cares' for the 'Bottom' of Democracy; after all, the Top doesn't have any Political Power, if it doesn't have a 'Bottom'.

Civil Society, if it is to reflect a Democratic 'Social', must also change.

Civil Society, if it is to 'reflect' a Democratic 'Social', must also change. Its common knowledge that the social must provide the 'Opportunities' for the 'Individual' to find His/Her place in Society. It takes 'many different types' of 'Individuals' to fully 'fill a functional Society'. The Goals of a 'Free and Equal Democracy' is to provide those 'opportunities'. That means that every aspect of a democratic Social must be institutionally organized in such a manner as to include such 'Opportunities'. Of course, 'Opportunities' can be situated in the Social, 'the Economy', and the 'ownership of Property'. An 'economy' is essential to a democracy because it provides a 'place' and 'opportunity' to work and earn a living. Everyone earns his/her living, except the 'unfortunate' who because of health, sickness, disability, or age, are not able to 'earn a living'. Nevertheless, the 'latter' must be 'provided for'. But, the 'Social', or the 'condition of togetherness', is not a static phenomena. It changes continuously and very rapidly. Many of the changes are brought about by the advances in technology. The old 'pick and shovel' 'economy' is obsolete. The Laborer no longer 'sweats it out', s/he 'computes'. Even 'money' had to be invented, and its a great means for 'exchanging value'. An economy needs a 'Medium of Exchange'. But, why do we have a 1% and a 99%? If Money is a medium of Exchange, why is it not in 'circulation'? In other words, why did we create a 1% and a 99%. Of course, everyone is entitled to a 'savings account' for emergencies, etc., but how can a 'medium of exchange' be held 'captive' in a democratic economy. Civil Society needs new Laws to keep money circulating and to keep the economy in a 'balanced', and 'healthy' condition; an economic condition that provides 'opportunities' to those who need them. When a 1% 'hoards' a medium of exchange, designed to circulate in a Society, something is very wrong. We need new 'definitions' to 'clarify' the 'nature' of the hoarding: the amounts; their 'use' or 'disuse'; their functionality, if any. The Law controls all money in circulation and must also control all excesses being hoarded. We are a democracy; keep the "Medium" 'circulating'. We are a Democracy, we have an Economy; we are not 'An Economy'.

A Triadic or Three Branch Government is essential to Real Democracy.

A Triadic or Three Branch Government is essential to Real Democracy. Three Factors are absolutely necessary. One with Power; One that allows Individuals to ascend from the Bottom to a Top that has Political Power. A Democracy is a 'Peoples' Government; hence, a Government "of the People", "by the People" and "for the People". The 'People' are always at the Bottom, regardless the type of Government. The 'Peoples' are the Governed. There is a 'political relation' that goes from the Top to the Bottom and from the Bottom to the Top. The Top must relate to the Bottom because it is the 'Bottom' and 'its Institutions' that are being Governed. Hence, the three 'Branches' are necessary. Each Branch plays a Part in the Government. The Top Governs; the Bottom are Governed; and the Judicial Branch monitors the relation from the Top to the Bottom and from the Bottom to the Top. The Three Branch Government is established by the Constitution. Each Branch has Laws governing its particular function and hence Three Branch Government is a Government of Laws; a Government "of People"; "by People" and "for the People", all of which is under 'Law and Order'. But, its very important to understand that the 'Constitutional' Structure is a 'Political Structure', not an 'Economic Structure'. Of course, an economy is also necessary, but the economy is not motored by 'Freedom and Equality' as is the 'Polity'. 'Economic Structures' and 'Corporate Persons'(corporations) are economic in nature and are 'motored' by 'Profits and Money', while 'Political Structures' are 'motored' by 'Freedom and Equality'. The nature of the Polity is different from the nature of the Economy. Consequently, Politicians are essential to Politics and CEOs are essential to the economy. CEO's unfamiliar with the Political nature of Government have no business in political Office; unless they are knowledgeable in Politics. Today's so-called political decisions 'smell' economical, and are usually justified 'economically'. How sad. Present Office-holders do not even 'sound' Political; they use Power to manipulate money as if they were 'running a corporation' for Profit. Very sad. The 'economy' has taken over Government and if this kind of so-called 'governing' continues, 'Democratic Government' and 'Democratic Institutions' will 'self-destruct'.

The Individual living at the 'Bottom' of Government, in the 'Condition of Togetherness', also has a Duty in Democratic Government.

The Individual living in a 'condition of togetherness' also has duties in Democratic Government. A Peoples Government must have active Individuals participating in the Democratic process. Since, Democracy is a 'Peoples Government', it must have 'active Individuals' participating in the Governmental Offices. These 'active Individuals' are the ones who run for political Office. Once in Office they serve for a limited period of time in political Office and implement a Democratic form of Government. An 'Active Individual' who participates in the 'activity of Governing' is seriously concerned with the implementation of 'Freedom and equality' of all Individuals in the Social. S/he does not discriminate racially; does not favor parts of the Social or the economy as against Other parts; and is not so wrapped up in 'Political Ideology'( Democratic vs. Republican) that he favors one, solely on the basis of Ideology, to the exclusion of the 'Other'. These 'political forms' of Ideology must level their preferences down to one of 'Basic Freedoms and Equality'. Governing involves all the Real Individuals at the Bottom of Government and not just 'certain Individuals' and certain 'economic preferences'. The 'corporate structure' is not a 'real Person', its a Legal Fiction. The 'times' when corporations needed protection, have passed. Maybe what is needed is for Government to participate in 'economic activity' in pursuit of 'Freedom and Equality' of all the Individuals in the Social. I know that's a 'taboo word', but if Government sets the Tax rates for corporations and Individuals, why should the corporation enjoy a bigger Tax Break than the Individual? The only reason for that is that the Government is being run by Businessmen and CEO's, not Politicians who know how to Govern. What a shame, the Government has been taken over by the 'Economy' and the CEO's don't know how to Govern. The CEO's should go back to 'Ruling' or being 'Dictators' over the Corporate structure and leave Governing to Real Statesmen.