A 'Capitalistic' economy is a 'huge aspect' of 'any' form of 'Political Entity'.

A 'Capitalistic economy' is a 'huge aspect' of any 'Political Entity'. If a Political Entity is Autocratic, Capitalism will reign Supreme. Why? Because both Entities, Political and Economic, will flourish at the Top. The 'Polity' will Rule 'Absolutely' from the Top; the Bottom does not have a say-so in the 'manner of Rule'. The Top is also guided by 'Economic Principles' that are characteristic of Autocratic Rule, i.e., 'More and More of the same', to wit Profits and Monies. In that scenario, there is no 'distinction' between a 'Political Result' and an 'Economic Result'. Power is absolutely at the Top and all economic Results also remain at the Top. Its entirely up to the Autocrat. Of course, it will be said that some Autocrats are 'Thoughtful and Nice' but, whats the likelihood? That sounds like the dis-functional 'Divine Right of Kings' form of Government. But, nevertheless, Absolute Power is at the Top and all Results are determined by the Top. That's why North Korea released the American Prisoners. No one 'told them', and, no one 'convinced' them, to do so. The 'Top' chose to release them. Strategy? probably, but that's the 'End of Story'. Now, we must see how a 'Capitalistic Economy' differs in a 'Real Democracy'. In a Democracy, Capitalism is also the form of the Economy, but it must be kept separate from the Political Entity. Why? because Political Principles in a Democracy are different from Capitalistic principles in an Economy. Political Principles are based on the Freedom and Equality of all the Real Individuals at the Bottom. A Democracy is a Government; 'Of the People', 'By the People' and 'For the people'. Notice, results are 'For the People'. ( That's from the Constitution). A Capitalistic Economy is based on 'economic principles' of 'more and more of the same, or, Profits and Monies. Capitalism 'runs' its Corporations like an 'Autocracy'( there's no room for 'Freedom and Equality') and that's O.K. for an 'Economy', but those Principles have to 'stay out of Politics'. When Business Principles 'motor' a 'Democracy'; democracy is in trouble. You will see 'many Economic decisions' being made, which mostly favors the 'Big Corporations' and the 1%. The 'Haves', have more! and the 'Have Nots', have less! Where are the real Politicians?

Political Science is not a Science but, it requires 'Objectivity' and a certain quality of 'Selflessness'.

Political-Science is not a Science but, it requires 'Objectivity' and a certain quality of 'Selflessness'. In a Democracy, a 'Politician' must know 'how to Govern' or, at least, have some concept on what 'She/He' hopes to accomplish while in Office. A 'Political Goal' is a very 'General Goal' in that it involves the democratic 'Structure of Governing' and also 'all' the 'Real Individuals' who will benefit from such Governing. In other words, it involves 'the means' by which She/He will 'Govern' as well as the 'end result' of such 'Governing'. The 'end result', of course, involves 'all the Real Individuals' at the Bottom of the Governing process and it also involves the 'Freedom and Equality' of each and every Real Individual at the Bottom. A Real Politician's primary concern is the 'General Welfare" of all the 'Individuals' being Governed. Politicians should not be concerned with any kind of surreptitious self-aggrandizement. In other words, She/He should be Selfless. Of course, that's somewhat Ideal, but a necessary 'Political Characteristic' of a Democratic Office-Holder who enjoys 'Political Power' in a Democratic Form of Government. Political 'Power' should not be used for self-aggrandizement. Political Office is only for a short period of time. Now, weigh those qualities with the qualities required of a successful CEO of a Business Corporation. A Businessman must make a 'Profit'; that's his/her sole Goal. Failing that, She/He is replaced or the Corporate structure goes bankrupt. A Political Entity cannot replace its 'Governors' whenever it likes; nor can it declare 'Bankruptcy'. That is why a 'Business Mentality' cannot run a Political Entity. He/She must be Objective, Selfless, and Democratic. These political qualities may be rare, but they are absolutely necessary. Failing these requirements, a Democracy is in danger of deconstructing. Where are the Real Politicians?

In a Democracy, 'Politicians' are necessary; an Economy is also necessary; how are they to be balanced.

In a Democracy, 'Politicians' are necessary; an Economy is also necessary; so, how are the 'Two' to be balanced. The Politician must create, 'structures' and 'Social Institutions' that 'perfect' the 'Condition of Togetherness' at the Bottom. The Bottom needs an 'Economy'; its the Bottom that needs an Economy, not the Top, hence 'Capitalism'. The Political, or the 'Source of Power', or the 'Top', crafts Social Institutions that 'structures', and 'modulates' a Bottom that protects the 'Equality and Freedom' of Each and every 'Real' Individual in the Social, i.e. the 'Real Individual' that constitutes the 'Condition of Togetherness'. The Top, in a Democracy, cannot tell the Bottom 'how to act', 'behave' or 'what to do'. It can only tell the Bottom what 'Not to do'; hence Law and 'Order'. With 'Law and Order' the 'Top' structures a Social that protects the Freedom and Equality of each and every Real Individual in the 'Condition of Togetherness'. Now, Capitalism is also essential to the Social in a Democracy, but the 'activity', 'more and more of the same', of 'Capitalism', is never 'controlled' by the Government. Capitalism is Part of the Bottom and always strives for 'Size', 'Profits and Monies', that usually attains to 'Greed'. Its a 'never ending cycle' that ends with 'Greed', which is, basically, the 1%. Profitable Businesses are 'Incorporated', made Legal Fictions by the machinery of Government. As Legal Fictions they even attained to the Level of 'Persons" in a 'Constitutional Social'. That created a 'Lop-Sided Economy'. Now, the 'Economy' or 'Corporate Persons' want to 'drive' the 'Ship of State'. But, the 'Motor' for the 'Two separate activities' is different. All we have to do is 'look closely' at all the 'changes' being made 'by the Top' with reference to 'Monies', and the ever-changing 'face' of the Top, to see that we are 'being driven' by 'Economic Principles' not 'Democratic Principles'. In a Democracy, Real Politicians must focus on the Principles of Equality and Freedom. In a Democracy more control is needed over 'Fictitious, Surreal', 'Persons' in the Economy. If you can't put them in Jail (like a real Person) then, 'control' them better. Where are the Real Politicians?

Democracy has a 'Problem'; that 'problem' is the 'Real Individual' at the 'Bottom of Government'.

Democracy has a 'Problem'; that 'problem' is the 'Real Individual' at the 'Bottom of Government'. Remember, the Real Individuals, who live in a 'Condition of togetherness', at the 'Bottom of Government', are the 'Essence' of Democratic Government. The problematic is that Many Individuals in a Condition of Togetherness tend to divide up into 'Groups', or 'Political Parties'. Each 'Division' or 'Party' then establishes an 'Ideology' to 'hold it together'. That first division into 'Political Parties' than 'expands' and 'demands allegiance' from its 'members'. That division can weaken the 'condition of togetherness' at the 'Bottom of Government'. So, it appears that for 'democracy' to really work, it needs 'all the people' at the Bottom. Of course, if 'Party differences' were 'mere Ideological differences' that didn't 'effect' real 'Democracy', i'e', the condition of togetherness at the Bottom, it wouldn't make much difference. The 'Condition' still remains 'integrated' into a 'Peoples Government' and the Government is still a Government "of the people", "by the People" and, 'for the people". But, if 'Party Loyalty' has the 'effect' of dividing the 'Democratic Spirit' of the 'Bottom', the Bottom, the essence of Democracy, will become weak. That's what happens when Business Principles creep into Government and 'take over' the Government or the 'motoring' process. Business Principles, by their nature, are not democratic. The underlying aspect of Business, is 'more and more of the same', i.e., Profits and monies; its a 'cumulative process' that eventually leads to 'Greed'. That's why we have 'economic classes' divided into the 'Haves' and the 'Have-Nots'; a 'class Society'. A Class Society cannot integrate into a Real Democracy. Its 'Real' Democratic principles that must hold us together and that means Principles of Freedom and Equality. There's no other 'Glue' for democratic Principles. We must do away with Racial Discrimination; Economic class discrimination, and Government must begin to play a more 'energetic part' in the processes of the 'Equality and Freedom' of the Real Individual. Where are the Real Politicians?

Politics could be an 'Ideological' pursuit of Democracy; Capitalism is a pursuit of 'Profits and Monies'.

Politics could be an Ideological pursuit of Democracy; but, Capitalism is always the pursuit of 'Profits and Monies'. Neither, 'Ideology' nor 'Profits and Monies' has an 'End' point. An Ideological pursuit of Democracy never ends because the 'End Quest' is 'democracy' and that's defined as a continuing 'condition of togetherness' that protects its 'condition' as a 'Freedom and Equality' of 'each' and every 'real Individual' in the Condition. That may sound convoluted but, the reality is that the 'real Individual' can be 'counted' hence quantified, but, the Freedom and Equality are important 'variables' that 'continue unraveling' on a daily basis. You either 'experience' Freedom and Equality or you don't; that is a 'continuing Phenomena' experienced by the Individual. Racial discrimination is a Phenomena you 'know'; you 'feel it'; the so-called 'superiority' of one person over the other is 'somewhat understandable', as a 'talent' not possessed by everyone, but never, never, predicated on 'Racial grounds'. Economic and Class Discrimination; that's easy, either you have 'Monies' or 'Properties' or you don't. If you are a 'member' of the 1%, you do. The 1% are in control of most of the 'medium of exchange'(monies and Properties) in the Social; and are in a position to control the 'structuring' of the Social into Social, Economic, Classes. Notice how every City is divided into sections, or 'Classes'; the Poor; the Middle; the High, or Upper. The 'Haves and the Have-nots'; the Palaces; the 'Housing'; the 'Homes'; the shacks; and the 'Homeless'. Hence, Politics should be a Talent, or an 'Ideology' that pursues the 'Equalization' in the Social; and the 'Freedom' of expression of the 'Uniqueness' of each 'Human Individual'. We are all the Same( Equally Human and 'Unique'); yet, we are all 'Different', a 'different' expression of our 'Equality and Freedom'. This is possible in a Democratic Social where Politics pursues the "Equality and Freedom" of everyone. 'Political Ideologies' should be 'different routes' to the 'same' 'democratic goals'. But, Politics has failed us. Politics today is actually a 'Business Principle' concerned with 'more and more of the same'. Profits, Size, are all 'driven' by the economic principle of 'more and more of the same'; the End is never in sight, because 'Greed' has no 'End'.

Political Science is not a Science; and Capitalism is much 'closer' to being 'scientific' because its results are Quantifiable.

Political Science is not a Science, but Capitalism is 'closer' to being Scientific. 'Politics' has a multitude of 'variables' that cannot be quantified e.g., Individual 'Freedom and Equality' cannot be quantified. You can 'count' the 'Individual' in a Census but you cannot quantify the experience of 'Freedom and Equality'. However, Capitalism has many factors that 'can' and 'are' quantifiable. The end results of most Capitalistic efforts are quantifiable by the 'amounts of Profits and Monies' that it produces. The Size of the 'Corporate Structure can be quantified and compared with Other Corporate 'Entities'. The amounts of Profits and monies held by corporate interests are 'countable' and can be used to determine Size. That is the basic reason why an 'economy' cannot drive a 'Political Entity'. The 'end result' of striving for Profits and Monies has resulted in a Lop-Sided Economy which produces 'Economic Greed' (1%) and is completely 'unrelated' to 'Individual' Freedom and Equality. Economic Principles cannot drive a Political entity. They can create a Great economy, but 'Economic Principles' do not strive for 'Equality', 'Balance', or 'Inclusions' of 'Equality and Freedom' in 'all Real Individuals' in the Social. There is no 'end result' to Economic Activity; the 'Motor' keeps producing 'more and more of the same'( Profits ) with the 'goal' being merely to increase its 'Size' and to get to the Top of the Forbes List. The 1% never increases to 5% or 50%; the 1% always stays at 1% but gets 'Fatter and Fatter'. Money is important and serves as a 'medium of exchange' but it, like the Corporation, is a 'Legal Fiction'. If the 1% should ever get control of 'all the money' in circulation; it will change the 'Nature' of the Political Game. Welcome to Plutocracy! Maybe we are already there? A Government "of the 'Rich'; "by the Rich; and "for the Rich". Profits and Money cannot 'drive' a 'Real Democracy', only 'Real Equality' and 'Real Freedom' can 'motor' a Democracy. Real Equality and Real Freedom can eliminate 'Racial Discrimination' and 'Economic Inequality'. We need Political Leaders, not CEO's and Businessmen, to Drive the Ship of State. Where are the Real Politicians?

If Politics is more scientific, it can only 'quantify' the 'Individual' at the 'Bottom' as a 'Whole', while 'Freedom and Equality' remain Variables.

Politics is not a Science, but if it were 'more scientific', it can only 'Quantify' the 'Individual Human Being' as a 'Measurable Unit', while the Freedom and Equality of 'Each', remains a 'Variable'. Counting Individuals can help with the Census, but not with the Democratic nature of the Social. Of course, this would not solve all Political Questions but, it would be easier to measure the Individual in the Social as being 'Included' or 'Excluded', or as 'Really Free' and 'Really Equal'. For example, 'All Human Beings' are Equal and Free; hence, no Racial or Economic Discrimination is permitted in the 'Condition of Togetherness'.(Social). Now, one can count the 'Individual Units' to which the preceding applies as a 'Measurable Quantity', but not the 'actual variable' of 'Equality' or,'Freedom'. Many 'so-called' 'Minority Races' are not included and suffer from discrimination. The same applies in the Economic sphere. The 'Poor' remain poor, while the Rich get Richer. The Human Being does enjoy a certain Freedom and Equality, but neither 'Quality' can be 'Quantified'. Besides where does this term 'Minority Races' come from? To say that it refers to 'Numbers' of a particular Race is ridiculous. The 'Human Race' is the 'Human Race', and each Individual reflects his/her 'Genetic' as well as 'Environmental' attributes. And what about those 'Legal Fictions' called 'Corporations'? Are they 'Equal' to Real Human Beings? Of course not; they are artificial, abstract, Imaginary, 'Economic Entities' that are 'Driven' by the 'Autocratic Principles' of 'More and More of the Same'; Profits and Monies'. So, do we live in a Democracy? No, we do live in a 'so-called' Democracy but its motored by 'Economic Principles' instead of principles of 'Freedom and Equality'. There is too much Discrimination, both the 'Racial' and the 'Economic' variety. Where are the real Politicians?

Law and Order should be an Aspect of every Political Entity.

Law and Order should be an aspect of every Political Entity. A Political Entity exists only because it has Real People to Govern. Without People to Govern, there is no such thing, as a Political Entity. Whom would it Govern? Who would defend it in case of War? Who would pay Taxes for its 'continued existence', and who would Represent it in its Governing Functions. Hence, the necessity of a Top and a Bottom. The Top is the place of Political Power and the Bottom is the 'Condition of Togetherness', or, the Place of the 'Many People'. Hence, the difficult situation of the One and the Many. That situation or 'Condition' needs to be 'Governed' and it needs 'Law and Order' to 'develop' the 'Governing Relation'. That's why it can be said that a Democratic Nation is a 'Nation of Laws'. Those Laws should help in the Administration of the Freedom and Equality of each and every Individual in the Polity. Since every Nation depends on its people to even be considered a Political Entity, every Nation should have Laws that protect its People. However, Political Ideologies differ and some Nations are Autocracies, some are Plutocracies, some are Aristocracies, etc and each has Laws but the Laws are not 'crafted' to protect the 'People'; they are crafted to protect the 'Political Entity'. Of course, all so-called Democracies claim to Represent and Protect the People, but that is not necessarily the Case. Democracies still practice Racial Discrimination, Economic and Class Discrimination and Religious Discrimination. Discrimination is still 'out there', but its more subtle. How sad. if we don't start Governing with Political Principles of a 'Democratic nature', we are headed towards Plutocracy. We already have the problem of the 1%; we already have Economic Decisions that are making the Rich, Richer. We are being Governed by 'Economic Principles instead of Political, Democratic, Principles. Corporate Societies are extending their 'Business Tentacles' into the 'Democratic Political Entities'. Of course, the so-called Representatives want more and more 'Profits'. The Ironic aspect is that 'Profits' are only an accumulation of a 'Medium of Exchange' and are just as 'Fictional' as the Corporate structure. Where are the Real Politicians?

'Politics cannot be a Science,' but, it must strive to be more 'Functional'.

Politics cannot be a Science, but it must strive to be more 'Functional'. We have all heard the term "Political Science", but the reality is that Politics cannot be reduced to a Science. Politics 'cannot' be quantified and all Sciences are quantified i. e. they deal with 'Fixed Quantities'. The reason it 'cannot be quantified' is because the 'Bottom' of the 'Political Sphere' are the 'Many Individuals' that constitute the 'Social'. The Social is always considered as a 'Unity' of sorts. That's a very 'Generalized', 'abstract', 'linguistic, term', but the term cannot be considered as a 'whole', when 'such usage', excludes the 'Real Individual' within the 'Term'. The 'Political Characteristics' in the 'Social' is that 'each and every' Real Individual at the Bottom is to be 'included'. Hence, to speak about the 'Freedom and Equality' of the Individual is to speak about 'Qualities' in the 'Living Individual', i.e., in His/Her 'Unique Life', that cannot be reduced to some 'Quantity'. 'Freedom and Equality' is a characteristic of 'every Living Individual' and cannot be reduced to a 'Quantity'. Everyone has it; that is why a 'Real Democracy' cannot discriminate on the basis of 'Race, Color or Creed'. Unfortunately, so-called 'Political Correctness' only gives 'Lip Service' to these 'Democratic Characteristics'. Of course, there are many Other dangers in a Democracy. Sometimes a 'Non Politician' gets into Public Office. Now, that's a Big Danger. The biggest Danger, in a Democracy, is 'Who' is running for Office, and what are 'Their' qualifications? A Democracy says "anyone can run for Office". But, what are the Qualifications to 'lead' a Nation? There 'should be' some 'general qualification' that a Candidate has the 'Polity' or the 'National Interest' and 'Real Democracy' in mind. Where are these Qualifications, and why not? Our current President was asked his 'Qualifications' and he said "I build big Buildings". We do not need a Businessman, or CEO, or a famous Entertainer, or movie Star who is Unfamiliar with 'Real Politics', in the same 'vein', we do not need a 'Politician' that practices 'Political Correctness' either. Where are the Real Politicians? Fame, Fortune and Prosperity, are not 'sole qualifications' for Public Office. There must be 'complete Knowledge' about the Political Entity and how 'it functions' and the 'Understanding' that 'No 'Human Being' can be Left Out' of a Political Entity; and most important, that 'Public Office' is not a means for 'self-aggrandizement'. Where ARE the Real Politicians?

Every Nation has a Top and a Bottom. They also have a 'Political Relation' that runs from the Top to the Bottom.

Every Nation has a Top and a Bottom. Every Nation also has a 'Political Relation' that 'runs' from the Top to the Bottom; i.e., from the 'seat of Power' to the Social or the 'Place of the Peoples'. That 'same Relation' also 'runs' from the Bottom to the Top. Every Government is about the means by which a Nation Governs its People. But, in a Democratic Nation, or 'the People' in the Democracy, must also be aware of the Laws of the Land, as they apply to their behavior, and also to the 'conduct' of the Representatives who govern them. Of course, there is 'no way' that any one Real Individual, at the Bottom of a Democracy, can be personally aware of the 'occurrences' or 'conduct' of the 'Representatives' at the Top. The only way to resolve that problem, a problem characterized as one of the problems of the 'One and the Many', is to have a Social Institution like the 'Media'. The Media should report on what takes place at the 'Top' as well as the 'Bottom'. It must be 'Objective'; and it must report; 'what', 'where', 'when' and 'why' any one thing takes place and it must do that without 'embellishment' and without being 'opinionated'. It must report 'Accurately' and 'Objectively' what is happening at the 'Top of Power' as well as at the 'Bottom'. How else can a People be able to Judge the activities of its 'Leaders' and the 'condition of the Social? Now listen very closely. To be sure, there are different types of Media. We all know that but we always look forward to 'Serious' and 'Objective reporting'. But, when the 'Top of Power', or the occupant of the 'Highest Office' in the Land hollers, 'Fake News' every time he hears 'something' He doesn't like, or agrees with, the Top is 'programming' the People who hear those so-called 'Fake news'. He is also undermining 'Objective Reporting'. Unfortunately, there are People who believe everything they 'hear' or 'read', especially if it comes from the Top, and who are incapable of 'sensing' the 'arbitrary nature' and the 'danger' of using those 'words'. Those 'words' can easily create 'havoc' in the Social and can render the Institution of the Media 'totally useless'; everything will be so 'muddled up' that the Bottom will never know, at any point in time, and no matter how hard they try, what is 'really happening'. A 'Social' without an 'Objective media' is the same as a Government that Governs a 'Social' in which the 'People at the Bottom' don't have the slightest idea of 'How' the Government is 'Governing'. To show how dangerous that practice can be, imagine someone saying, "We live in a Democracy"... and the Top of Government responding, 'Fake News'. That is not Politics and that is not even 'good Business'. We need Real Politicians...not 'Fake Politicians' nor 'Fake CEO's'. We do not live in an Autocracy. We still live in a Democracy, "of the People", "by the People" and "for the People'.

A Democratic Government is Complex, but it should protect the Freedom and Equality of the Individual.

A Democratic Government is Complex, but it should protect the Freedom and Equality of the Individual. Other Forms of Government are 'simpler' but they do not emphasize the 'Freedom and the Equality' of the 'Governed'. Of course, they 'claim' to be democratic, but the actual case does not support that. In Democracy, the Power at the Top is 'granted' by the People at the Bottom and hence the Top 'Must Be' more accountable to the People at the Bottom. Nevertheless, Democracies can be problematic because an elected Official can serve in that capacity for at least Four(4) years. Only after the expiration of 'Service' can an elected official be replaced by the Electoral Process. During that period of time, many 'Business Principles' can 'creep' into the Political Process. For instance; the Rich become Richer i.e. the 1% become 'Fatter', while the 99% are fed a few 'morsels' to keep them 'happy'. A 'happy victim' is less inclined to complain about his 'economic' and 'social conditions'. The Corporations, which are recognized and accepted 'legal Fictions', get 'Fatter and Fatter' and 'increase their grip' on the Medium of Exchange', i. e., on the Money and Properties' in circulation. That transforms the Social into a Corporate Society. A Corporate Society does not concern itself with the Freedom and Equality of all the 'Non-corporate' Real Individuals; it concerns itself with 'more and more of the same'; Money, Profits, and 'Largeness'. The Legal Fictions have helped transformed a 'Government Entity' into a 'Business Entity' motored by the 'Medium of Exchange', or, by 'more and more of the same'. Today, 'Government', or, the 'Representatives' in Government, are more concerned with 'Economic Principles' than with Principles of Democracy. Notice, the Lower Tax Rates for big Corporations; notice how many small corporations are going out of Business; notice how many Social programs are being attacked and discontinued; notice how 'Greed' has taken over the 'Freedom and Equality' of the Real Individual. Notice how a Democratic 'Government Entity' is becoming 'more and more' like a 'Big Autocratic Corporation'. Where are the real Politicians?

'Autocratic Principles' motor a Capitalistic Economy; 'Political principles' of Freedom and Equality motor a Democracy.

'Autocratic Principles' motor a Capitalistic Economy; 'Political Principles' of 'Freedom and Equality' motor a Democracy. A Capitalistic Economy always strives (motors) for 'more and more' of the 'same'; i.e., profits, increased production, and Bigger and Bigger. The Corporate Structure, a Legal Fiction helped Capitalism to achieve 'Unprecedented Success'. But, that 'success' translates into the so-called 1%. The 99% get the 'trinkets and 'excesses', of an Advanced Capitalism that is 'far removed' from the 'Real needs' of the People, i.e. Shelter, Housing, Health Care, Foods, clothing, and the basic 'Necessities'. Much of 'Advanced Capitalistic Productions', for the sake of 'Profits', 'Size', and the 'accumulation of the Medium of Exchange,(the 1%) removes us from the 'Natural State' and creates 'Warped Needs' and 'Necessities' and 'reconstructs an 'artificial', system of 'Needs', 'Social Values'( Class Consciousness), and the Fictitious Goal of 'wanting to be on the Forbes List'. We Live, Work, and enjoy ourselves from the satisfaction of these 'artificial commodified needs' and still wonder why living in a 'condition of togetherness' is 'empty and vacuous'. Life, as such, becomes meaningless, because the pursuit is for 'economic things'. The Economic becomes commingled with the Political to the degree that a system of 'artificial needs' becomes 'indistinguishable' from a system of 'Real Freedom and Equality'. Hence, the only way out is to return to a Political Freedom and Equality and address the Real needs of the People or of the Real Individuals. Freedom and Equality cannot be sacrificed for the sake of satisfying the 'artificial needs' of a commodified Capitalism. We need Real Politicians at the Helm and not CEO's. We need Political Principles at the helm, not Economic Principles. A successful economy can be very useful to a Real Democracy, but it cannot drive a Real Democracy. Where are the real Politicians?

When the 'Top' of Democracy begins to 'Deconstruct'; 'Autocratic Principles' begin to flourish.

When the Top of Democracy begins to 'Deconstruct', Autocratic Principles begin to flourish. When a Nation structured with Law and Order 'relaxes' or begins to Deconstruct, the 'Autocratic impulses' begin to 'simmer'. Statements like, "get the guns first and then apply due process" is the most ignorant and uninformed statement that can be made by anyone at the 'Top' of Government; or, at the 'Pinnacle of Power'. Every High School Graduate knows that 'Due Process' is always 'First' and that any 'State Action' without 'Due Process of Law' is Unconstitutional. Also, there is no such thing as a 'Third World Country'. That may be a nice metaphor but, there is only 'One World', and we all live 'on it'. Also, the term 'Immigrant' is a 'Political Word' and 'grows politically' from an impulse of 'hubris', excessive pride and misplaced 'self-importance'. The creation of Legal Terms, like 'Law of Immigration' may be politically necessary, to establish Citizenship, etc., but to use those terms to 'imply', 'suggest', and 'implant' some sort of 'moral degradation' or 'inferiority' in a Nation that is 'different', is asinine. Human beings are human beings and All are Free and Equal. The 'Real Problem' is the usage of the 'language of Business and Morality' in the Political sphere. Every Nation has a 'Bottom' and that Bottom is a 'Condition of Togetherness'. The World has a 'People' and 'all the Peoples', regardless of the Nation, forms a 'Condition of Togetherness', and 'all' are Human Beings. Nations have different forms of Governments, but Governments are 'Institutions' and Institutions can be 'changed' and 'improved'. 'Real Peoples' are 'not Institutions'; they are all 'Real'; and 'Human Nature' cannot be 'changed'; their 'conditions of existence' can only be 'improved'. That is the purpose of Government. Where are the Real Leaders?

Political issues require 'Political principles' not 'Economic Principles'.

Political Issues require 'Political Principles', not 'Economic Principles'. When Children and the young cannot attend school because its become a 'War zone', something must be done. The solution required is not a 'Business Principle'; its a 'Political Principle' i.e. a principle of 'Governing'. For a Leader, or President to suggest "arming the Teachers" is like suggesting a 'widening' of the 'War Zone'. Can you imagine some 'Nut' going to a School and having a 'fire fight' with all the 'Armed Teachers'? In a 'Political Entity' with a 'sound economy', who do you think will benefit? Its been said Over and Over, Government is 'Governing' with Political Principles of Freedom and Equality, not Economic Principles of 'Profits and Money'. An Economy can only be driven with Profits. A 'Viable Economy' only Grows with Profits and Money; but it cannot Govern! Repeat; an Economy cannot Govern! If you Arm and Train the Teaching Profession why not consider them part of the Armed Forces and train them accordingly. What do you think the Corporate Gun Manufacture and their Lobby is thinking? Oh, a 'New Market' for selling and requiring Gun ownership of all the Teachers in the U.S.. If you go into teaching, you had better know how to use a Weapon. What a ridiculous suggestion. Why would a President make such a suggestion? That's not Governing. Is he afraid of the Gun lobby, or is he just a Profit Minded CEO? The Corporations and the Gun Lobby love him. Do the Parents of the children and kids who lost their lives, love him? Hell No! A Political Position of Power requires Political Principles, not Business Principles! One answer is simply, make the Manufacture and Sale of Automatic Weapons available only to Law Enforcement Agencies' and the Military. A Democratic 'Social' does not need Automatic Weapons. We need a Real Political solution; a solution that does not 'enlarge' the 'sphere of misuse' and one that protects the Freedom and Equality, and the Lives, of the Real Individuals in the Social; we need a Political solution not a ridiculous 'economic suggestion' that would make things 'worse'. And if we include 'treating mental disorders', we should begin with examining all the Real Individuals in Positions of Power. Where are the Real Politicians, the Real Leaders?

Politics is about Power; the Economy is about Profits and Money; never should the twain meet.

Politics is about Power; Economics is about Profits and Money. Politics is motored by Political Principles and the Economy is motored by Profits and Money. Each is necessary to a Political Entity. However, a Democratic Nation cannot be motored by Profits and 'its Economy' cannot be motored by Freedom and Equality. Each has its place and each must assume its 'Proper Stance' in its Society, or its Social. Neither can do the job or function of the other. When a vicious shooting of 'children and students' takes place, a definite immediate stance against 'automatic weapons' must take place. Gun Lobbyists lobby for the production and 'availability' of 'automatic weapons' and are, apparently sold to whomever can pay the price. Why does a 'social' need Automatic Weapons? Certainly, automatic weapons can be produced and sold to 'Government Entities' for use and 'stocking' for 'purposes' of War. But, a Social does not need Automatic Weapons for 'everyday needs' of the Society; and 'Hunters' don't need automatic Weapons. Hence, they should not be available to every Tom, Dick, and Harry. That's a perfect example of an 'Economic Institution' functioning in a 'Political Social'. The 'Economy' is looking at 'Profits and Money" while the "Political Entity's concern should be the 'Safety and Welfare' of its Citizens. The solution is simple; no Automatic Weapons for the 'Day to Day' use in the Social. But, our 'Leaders' are afraid of the 'Lobbyists' and their 'control' of the 'Vote'. How sad, Profits and Money 'Trumps' the Political. Also, an example of a Political Entity being 'controlled' by an Economic Entity; or, a Political Entity being run by CEO's. Its tragic to see 'children' and 'young students' 'slaughtered' because of the availability of Automatic Weapons. We need 'Real Politicians'; not CEO's being 'motored' by Profits and Money.

Freedom and Equality are not Ideals; they are 'Functional Characteristics' of a Real Democracy.

Freedom and Equality are not Ideals; they are 'Functional Characteristics' of a Real Democracy. The Top, or Power is structured Democratically to 'Ideologically implement' and 'structure' the Democratic Entity. That 'structure' becomes a 'Legal Edifice' that both 'implements' and 'Protects' the Freedom and Equality of 'each and every' Real Individual living in a 'condition of togetherness'. That 'condition' is usually referred to as the 'Social', but I refer to it as the 'Bottom'. The term Bottom is not as 'abstract' and better captures the 'Condition of Togetherness', that the 'Real Individual' lives in. That 'Individuality' and 'Uniqueness' is never 'lost' or 'given-up' by the Individual. The Individual lives 'side by side', together with and among 'Other' Unique Individuals, who are also 'Equal and Free'. But, those Individuals also have a Duty in a Democracy. S/he lives within a Legal System that 'implements and protects' His/Her Freedom and Equality. That Duty is to be Law-abiding. Life within a Democratic Legal structure should be a Life of 'Freedom and Equality' 'structured' within an arrangement of Law and Order. Freedom is not Freedom to do as one pleases. Freedom is to live within the 'structures and mores' of Law and Order. 'Equality' is the equality of the 'human condition' living within the 'condition of togetherness' at the Bottom of Government. Law and Order structures Freedom and Equality at the Bottom of Government. Every Real Individual is Equal and Free and hence its Illegal to discriminate on the basis of Racial differences. That's what the Top should be doing; it should structure the application of Law in such manner as to destroy, once and forever, 'Racial', 'Economic', and 'Class' distinctions within the Social. Such Laws are already in place. Government needs to 'implement' them; and real Individuals, at the Bottom of Government, need to 'practice' them. There is too much Racial, Economic and Class discrimination. Its time to 'practice' the 'conceptual'. The 'conceptual, by itself, can lead to a Great book; but the 'practice' can lead to 'Revolution', and Revolution can lead to 'a change for the Better'.

Government should be 'Fair' and 'Equitable' to the Bottom; because, without 'People' at the Bottom, there is no need for the 'Power' to Govern.

Government should be 'Fair and Equitable' to its People, because without 'People', there is no need for 'Government'. 'Government' is an Institution created by the 'very People' who are to be Governed. At any 'one Point in Time', or, any 'one point in history', a Government is 'created', or 'comes into Being'. The sole purpose for 'recognizing' such an 'Institution' is for the 'sole purpose' of establishing an 'Institution' with Power, and, an 'Institution' that 'Governs'. Call it what you will; an Autocracy, an Oligarchy, a Plutocracy, a Dictatorship, the 1%, or a Democracy. No Government, regardless its Kind, is a 'Natural Phenomena'; they must be 'created' or 'established', or 'recognized' and that is always the case because the 'Bottom' of the 'condition of togetherness', needs to be 'Governed'. Such 'Governmental Institutions' must have 'Power', otherwise they will be useless. In 'exchange' for the 'attribution' of said 'Power', a Government 'should Govern' with 'Freedom and Equality'; or, at least, with 'Fairness and Equity'. That would suffice, as a 'step', and only as a 'step', in the 'Right Direction'.'Today', we have 'discovered' that not 'Everyone', and not just 'Anybody', can 'Govern'. 'Political Correctness' is insincere and vacuous; Business CEO's are 'economic Dictators', Economic Principles are designed to make Profits and Money; the 1% want to get 'Fatter'. How is it possible to get qualified 'Political-Minded Individuals? Of course, the usual response is get someone 'trained' and 'educated' to 'Govern', not someone ready to abuse the System. Wow, were right back to the 'ancient dilemma' of the One and the Many. Well, we must recognize that the 'One' is an 'Institution' and not a 'Real' Individual; its 'An Office'. No Real Individual is born with the so-called 'Power' of the 'One'. All 'Real Individuals' are 'Equal' and 'Free'. The 'Divine Right of Kings' no longer functions, as a Form of Government, ( how does being a Billionaire or a member of the 1% compare to that). Hence, one basic requirement, is that a Political Candidate must be 'Selfless'. The 'Position' at the Top requires 'Selflessness', and, an 'Uncanny Ability' to Govern a 'Political Entity'. There are 'Lots of People' at the 'Bottom' of all Governments, but they need Real 'Representation'. Where are the 'Real' States-Persons?

A Democracy is 'difficult'; but its also 'Fair and Equitable'.

A Democracy is 'difficult' but, its also 'fair' and 'Equitable'. A Democracy is a Form of Government that 'incorporates', from the 'Bottom', the Freedom and Equality that each Real Individual enjoys. In other words, the Top of a Democracy 'represents' the Freedom and Equality of each and every Real Individual at the Bottom. The Top has Institutional Power, while the Bottom has a Real Form of 'Representation'. Representative Government is Government that represents 'all' the 'Real Individuals' at the 'Bottom'. There cannot be a 'Government at the Top', without a 'People at the Bottom'. The Problem with Governments is always 'Who' or 'What' are these Governments going to 'Represent'. Will 'it' represent itself as some 'self-sustaining' Political Entity or will 'it' represent a People? An Autocracy, or, a Kingdom doesn't seem to 'need' a 'Bottom' or a 'People'. The issue, in such cases would be what will such Autocracy or Kingdom do in such cases. Will the Autocracy or Kingdom Govern Itself or will they De-construct? Of course, its kinda silly to formulate it that way, because the World is 'over-flowing with People' and 'Nations'. That argument may be too theoretical, but it makes a Point. People need Government, and People need to be Governed. But, the Individuals need to be 'Represented' because they do not give up their 'Uniqueness' nor their 'Individuality' by being in a 'condition of togetherness'. The Individual can, so to say, 'govern' Himself/ Herself, but S/he cannot Govern the 'condition of togetherness'. At that point, an Institutional Government becomes necessary. The end result of inquiring into 'such formations' of Government, is to try to inquire into the 'source' and 'proper distribution' of Power, or stated differently, how does such an Entity acquire 'Authority' or the 'Power to Govern'? Will it be an 'Autocracy', a 'Kingdom', an 'Oligarchy', or a 'Democracy'. The answer to the 'latter' will determine the Form the Government will take. Such Forms determine how the Government will Govern. Do such Governments 'just Govern' or, do they Represent the 'Will', or the 'Freedom and Equality' of the People? If the Institution of Government needs People to Govern, then it must Represent the People.

The Real Individual is the 'core' and 'essence' of Governments; Economies; and Capitalism.

The 'Real' Individual is the 'core' and 'essence' of Governments; Economies; and Capitalism. That means that all these 'Three activities' should be 'dedicated' towards the 'Distinguishable Goals' of 'Governing', 'Economics', and 'Capitalistic activity'. Individuals need Governing, if they live in a 'condition of togetherness'; Individuals need Economies, if they need to pursue 'activity', to 'make', or 'earn', a 'living''; Individuals need to 'Compete' in Capitalistic Activity to 'survive' in the attainment of 'Food', 'clothing', 'home', and other 'Economic and Social' Necessities. In other words, If a Real Individual is expected to 'Live' in a 'Democracy' or a 'condition of togetherness', the Government must be democratic, and must provide the 'means for earning a living' in that Democracy. If the Government is a Democracy, it is a Government "of the People", "by the People", and "for the People". Such an Arrangement should provide the means by which the Individual can 'earn', 'acquire', a 'Job', a 'Home', and the 'securities' of 'Life', in a 'Condition of Togetherness'. If the economy is Capitalistic, it must allow for 'competition' between Real Individuals. If a Real Individual cannot 'compete' or cannot 'compete fairly' with another Real Individual, the Economy is lopsided. Such has become the case with the Governmental creation of the 'Corporate Fiction'. We live in a Corporate Society, not a 'condition of togetherness'. The Corporation has been given more 'advantages' than the Real Individuals in their 'condition of togetherness' and they have become 'recognized' and 'accepted' Legal Fictions. Corporations have 'eliminated' 'competition' between Real Individuals. Corporations now set the standards for 'competition' in the Economic sphere. In Economics, the 'Real Individuals', who should live in Freedom and Equality, have been 'discarded'. They now face corporate Structures, called Legal Fictions, who are 'evolving' and 'acquiring' the same 'values' and 'qualities' of life of a Real Human Being. Today, they can even 'participate' in Politics( Citizens United) and even enjoy a certain type of 'Immortality'( Voluntary and Involuntary Dissolution). The Real Human being is not so fortunate. 'Government' is necessary for the Real 'Human Being' in a 'condition of togetherness'; so is Economics, but, not those 'Huge', 'Dictatorial', Economic Monsters; nor the 1%. The Economy and the Legal Fictions need to be 'controlled'. Where are the Real Politicians?

If Economics and Capitalism replaces Democratic Government; Democratic Government will 'Deconstruct'.

If the Individual 'Impulse' of 'Economics and Capitalism' replaces the Individual 'impulse' of 'Democratic Government', then Democratic Government will 'Deconstruct'. Stated differently; if Capitalism 'continues' to make 'inroads' into Democracy, a Government 'of the People, 'by the People' and 'for the People', will no longer exist: a 'Motor' designed to make 'Profits and Money' will replace a 'Motor' designed to 'Protect' Individual Freedom and Equality. The 'sad part' is that the 'Perpetrators' of this 'political phenomena' do not seem to be aware of whats happening; maybe they are aware but, that would just make it 'sadder'... the pursuit of an elusive 'Fiction', a 'Medium of Exchange', 'replaces' 'Real' 'Freedom and Equality'. An Individual can 'fully experience' Freedom and Equality; and its utterly ridiculous to replace 'that' with some quantifiable 'fiction' whose only merit seems to be that it can be 'counted'. Of course, 'Greed' then produces 'more and more of the same'. Isn't that similar to that old 'childish game', "my Dad can beat up your Dad", with "I have more 'Money than you Have', and we also have a Forbes List to keep track of whose on Top. An 'Economy' cannot drive a 'Polity'. Of course, every Polity needs an Economy, but it cannot drive 'Freedom and Equality'. In a Corporate Society, 'Real' Freedom and Equality goes out the Window; and the 'Society' is ruled 'Autocratically'; and the Real Individuals become "indebted' Individuals",( from, Maurizio Lazzarato, "The Making of the Indebted Man"); who owe their 'Soul' to the Company Store.( from an Old Song, in the 50's. I think.) The Individual becomes a 'Cipher' that can be 'counted', 'arranged' and 'manipulated' and 'Mapped' into a Social without 'Freedom and Equality'. The 'impulse' towards Freedom and Equality becomes 'suppressed', 'unrecognizable', and 'replaced' with a quantifiable 'Sum", unreachable by the 'Real' ordinary Human Being. Where are the real Statesmen?