Corporate CEO's are 'driving' the Ship of State; democracy is in 'trouble'.

Corporate CEO's are driving the Ship of State;... Democracy is in trouble. An 'economic engine' cannot drive a 'Political Entity'. First and foremost, we are a Political Entity and then we have a 'successful economy'. The Political Entity is the Can; the Economy is the contents of the Can. The economy functions with 'Profits'; and it functions on a Huge scale. The motivations for having and creating a 'huge Corporation' are different from the motivations for Governing a Nation; particularly a Democratic Nation. A Democratic Nation is motored by Freedom and Equality and it must also exist on the International scene with other Governments that may not be Democratic. If a business CEO controls a Democracy and he wants to control and enlarge the 'sphere' of influence of the Democracy, on the International scale, he cannot do it with a 'Profits motor'; he needs a 'Freedom and Equality' motor. For example; sending weapons to an allied and then 'billing' them for the weapons will not work; that is ludicrous. That's an 'Economic move' not a 'Political move'. 'Wrong motor' for a Political Entity. Heaven helps us. We are 'doing business' with 'Political entities'. To be sure, business is possible between political entities, but the two motors cannot be 'confused' or 'mixed', and they certainly cannot be 'misused'. We need 'Statesmen' or 'Stateswomen' at the helms. We usually criticize Politicians, but we sure need some right now. Even 'political correctness' is better then a 'Businessman' doing 'business as usual'. Truly, Governing 'has changed', but don't make the mistake of 'putting the wrong motor' at the Top of a Political Entity.

Democracy helped create a Corporate Society; but Corporations cannot function with Freedom and Equality.

The Freedom and Equality that 'motors' Democracy helped 'create' a Corporate Society; but, Corporations cannot 'function' or be 'motored' with Freedom and Equality; they need 'competition' and 'Profits and Money'. Take away Profits and Money from a 'corporate nature' or from its 'Person-hood' and you take away the very 'nature' or the 'motor' that mobilizes the Capitalistic impulse. Capitalism requires 'competition' and competition requires 'dog-eat-dog-tactics'; not Freedom and Equality. It squashes the 'little guy'; it destroys the 'small' and creates 'huge Corporate Giants'. What happens to Democracy or the 'Freedom and Equality' required by a Democratic Social? Since the 'existence' of the Corporate nature is protected by Law, why can't it also be required to be a 'Good Citizen'? Of course, you ask, how? Well, lets look at that. The Corporation owes its very existence to Law; hence, Law can also require, as part of that existence, that every 'Corporate person' that exists within a Democracy also have 'Sections'; 'Departments', 'Agencies', Branches, within their Corporate nature which 'helps and contributes' to the 'General Welfare' of the Social. Obviously, Corporations make 'huge Profits' because they were given a huge 'economic grasp'. That economic grasp exceeds the 'Real Individuals' grasp and also the 'small corporate grasp' of 'essential corporate natures' within the Social. Probably the so-called 1% comes from the hoarding of huge corporate profits. The corporation owes its existence to the 'Democratic spirit', so there is no reason why its corporate structure cannot be required to organize itself in a manner that contributes to the General Welfare, as required by the Constitution. All 'real' citizens 'contribute' to the General Welfare by being Law abiding. Corporations should be required to do the same thing. If they fail to live more 'democratically', their Charters should be 'modified' or 'yanked'.

A Great Democracy can 'include' a successful Capitalism; but, a successful Capitalism cannot include a great Democracy.

A Great Democracy can include a successful Capitalism; but, a successful Capitalism will never include a Great Democracy. Why not? Simply because the Democracy is the 'Container' or 'Can' and Capitalism is the 'contents' of the 'Can'. Capitalism belongs 'in' a Democracy; but, Democracy cannot be contained 'within' Capitalism. Democracy is driven by Freedom and equality; while Capitalism is driven by Profits and money. Try driving Democracy with Profits and money; it wont 'go'. If it does 'go', its because its no longer a democracy, but a 'kingdom of sorts'. By that analogy, I mean the King becomes the 'can' and the King owns 'everything', including the 'serfs'( People). Real Democracy is 'motored', 'motivated', 'moved', by the Freedom and Equality of Each and Every Individual living within the Borders of the Nation. That does not include Legal Fictions like corporations, that exist, only in contemplation of law. They are not real People; they are the 'contents' of the Can. Their existence as 'contents' is entirely dependent on the 'democratic nature' of the 'can', or, the Nation. The 'contents' can never drive the 'can'; the can 'drives', 'determines', and 'holds' the contents. Of course, the 'political obligations' of the 'can' are 'tremendous'. It must determine the 'democratic structure' that will 'house' and 'drive democracy and its 'contents', namely, a successful Capitalism. Capitalism must also recognize its obligation to 'live' a 'democratic Life'. Capitalism can exist within Democracy. By employing Metaphors and stretching Language a bit, we can see clearly that Capitalism can exist 'within' Democracy and that we 'would never have' a democracy, if we allow 'Profits and Money' to drive Democracy. We need 'Politicians' at the helm; not businessmen. A Businessman can drive a Corporation, but she/he cannot drive a Nation; but Politicians must also 'wake up', and forget 'political correctness'; and 'learn' how to be a 'States-person'; i.e. a 'Real' Representative of 'all' the People.

Capitalism is important; it can create a Great Economy; but, it cannot drive Democracy.

Capitalism is important, but it cannot 'drive' a Democracy. There is nothing wrong with a successful Capitalistic economy. But, keep in mind that Capitalism is based on competition and Profits. Without competition and the generation of Profits, it cant go anywhere. It can't 'grow'. Competition is just the attitude that I can 'produce', 'provide', or 'sell you', 'some need' at a more 'reasonable price' than the next Guy. Economic competition makes for big, incremental increases in productivity, sales, and profits. That, basically, is an economic system that functions and requires 'profits', sometimes, lots of Profits. Being 'large' or 'huge' is an essential element. Hence; it also requires a larger 'Person-hood'; hence, the necessity of the Legal Fiction; namely, the Corporate structure that exists only "in contemplation of Law". But, keep in mind that 'Capitalism and Profits' are economic principles and not 'Governmental Principles'. Governmental Principles are designed to Govern all Individuals that exist in a 'condition of togetherness', next to each Other, as 'Independent' Individuals. Each Individual is unique, sacred, and is entitled, as a human being, to be 'Free and Equal' within the Governmental system. There is no 'competition' between Freedom and Equality. No one Individual gets 'more' or 'less' Freedom and Equality. In a real Democracy everyone is Equal and everyone should enjoy his/ her Freedom within the confines of Law. In other words, an Economy is 'motored' by 'profits and Largess', and a Democracy is motored by Freedom and Equality. Each system has its 'particular motor' and 'neither system' can be motored by the 'motor' of the 'Other System'. It is 'economic suicide' to have an economy driven by Freedom and Equality, and its 'Governmental suicide' to have a Democracy driven by 'Profits and competition'. Each must remain within its proper Institution. An Economy belongs WITHIN its Governmental system. But, unfortunately, we 'mix' the Two. Hence, all the 'economic' and 'democratic' problems. 'That' accounts for the 1%; lack of a 'living wage'; Legal Fictions or Corporations getting 'more and more attributes' of a 'real, living human Being'; and our Leaders are more concerned with 'Trade' than with 'Freedom and Equality'. How sad; we are 'governed' with Economic principles: the legal fictions, Corporations, are becoming 'more' and 'more' Real; and Democracy has gone 'out the window'. Hello Alice! can we come in?; we too, live in a 'Wonderland'.

Greedy Capitalism cannot 'drive' a Real democracy; only Freedom and Equality can drive Democracy.

Greedy Capitalism cannot drive Democracy; only Freedom and Equality can drive a real Democracy. The motor of a Capitalistic economy is 'Profits'; only 'Profits' 'count' in a highly successful Economy. If the profitable fails, the economy fails. Of course, profits and so-called economic principles can generate a very healthy 'National economy'. However, we cannot make the mistake of equating the 'driving force' of economies with the 'driving force' of Democracies. The two phenomena are different, and the actual fact is that a 'Real democracy' cannot survive 'within' a 'dominant economy'; but, the 'Contrary' is also a fact; i.e. a 'successful economy' must exist 'within a Real Democracy'; and a Real Democracy must be 'driven' by Freedom and Equality. Try building a 'successful economy' in an Autocratic Nation. It wont work. Everything belongs to the Autocrat, including the Individuals Freedom and Equality. Of course, we know that Corporations are not 'real Persons'. Nevertheless, certain aspects of 'Corporate Person-hood' is protected by Constitutional Law because that 'legal fiction' is essential to a 'successful economy'. But, its still a 'Fiction'. Its not real, and we cannot make the mistake of equating Economic principles with Political principles. Democracy can only be driven by Freedom and Equality and that 'driving force' applies to each and every 'real Individual' living in a Democracy. A problematic arises when these Individuals begin to 'value money' and 'profits' more than 'Freedom and Equality'. This causes a shift in the 'value system' of a 'real democracy'. The 'shift' is towards the economic and away from democratic principles. The end result is a 1% holding most of the medium of exchange. Individuals living in a Democracy have a duty to 'value' and 'protect' the Freedom and Equality that helps propel the democratic spirit. Without that 'democratic spirit', we could easily become the most 'successful economy' in the world, and still have 'millions of real Individuals' living in 'poverty' and 'squalor'. How sad; 'Economic Principles' overpowers 'Political Principles'. We need to get it straight; the 'Economic' belongs 'within' the Political; then a 'successful economy' can benefit a 'Democratic Bottom'.

Real Democracy has been diluted by Party Loyalty and a greedy Capitalistic economy.

Real Democracy has been diluted by 'Party loyalty' and a Greedy Capitalistic economy. We live in a 'Condition of Togetherness' which embraces Millions of human beings. In a real democracy, each and every Human Being, 'counts' as a 'necessary element', of the 'condition of togetherness'. That is to say, each Individual is 'real'( unlike a Corporation that is a Legal Fiction and only exists "in contemplation of Law"); each Individual is 'Free'; each Individual is 'Equal'. Democratic Government has a duty to Govern the 'Condition of togetherness, in a Constitutional manner. One basic problematic is that once a 'condition of togetherness', or a Social, forms, it divides itself into 'Different Groups'; institutionally referred too as Political Parties. The result is that a 'tension' is created by institutionalizing a 'point of view'. Then, a so-called Loyalty kicks in and never shall the twain meet. Don't get me wrong. There's nothing wrong with Parties if, and only if, the parties are all 'democratic'. If all Parties are democratic, why should there be any antagonism between them, other then, different modes of accomplishing the same democratic goal? Such differences should not call for 'vicious Political Fighting'. Democracy is diluted when the Parties become antagonistic and merely base their 'antagonism' on 'Party- Loyalty'. How sad; Representatives playing 'childish games'. The further complication kicks in when one Party favors 'legal Fictions', which are not 'real human beings', and which can only function by means of 'economic principles' called 'Profits' and not 'Political principles' of Freedom and Equality. Greed infiltrates the Real Democracy and turns it into a 'Capitalistic Social' based on 'Haves' and 'Have-nots'. The only salvation for Politics is an Objective Branch in a Democracy of Three Branches. But, the irony is that the Third Branch, (the Supreme Court) is 'ultimately' 'selected', 'elected', by the other Two Branches constituted of 'Party-loyal' Representatives, who advance their Institutionalized point of view. How sad. The end-result is a 'purported' Objective Supreme Court that decides cases based on 'prior historical decisions' that no longer apply to an 'advanced technological society'. Democracy is 'diluted'; the Economy is 'installed into a 'Political System' that 'should' Represent the Freedom and Equality of each and every 'real' Human being. Humanity Counts.

The Bottom Line of 'any' Form of Government should be its 'People'.

The Bottom Line in any Democracy is its 'People'. A Democracy is a form of Government, but its the Individuals in a democracy who decide what form the Government should take. Once the Form is established, e.g., a written Constitution, its up to the 'People' to contain 'political activity' within the 'confines' of the 'concept'. An Individual who lives in Freedom and Equality, in a democracy, should not be 'Arbitrary and Selfish'. Why? Simply, because the behavior of 'any' Individual, especially someone in a position of Power, can 'establish and set' the 'patterns' that will be 'emulated' within that Democracy. 'Arbitrariness and selfishness' establishes a 'center of gravity' for the 'persona', or, 'personality', in the Individual, and, by 'extension', establishes a 'pattern' for the 'Others' to follow. Those 'Others', who 'properly' live in 'Political Freedom and Equality', should see themselves as 'Equal' to any 'Other human being', regardless of National or International boundaries, and should have the Freedom to 'Live accordingly'. That Life should characterize the 'daily experience' of all 'Human Beings', regardless of where they Live, and regardless their form of Government. That 'attitude' demolishes 'egoism'and and 'arbitrary political postures' of 'superiority' within the 'population' and the 'Nations'. There are 'many Nations' in the World, but there is only 'One World' and all 'Peoples' in the World are Human Beings. 'People Power' is truly a Great Power. Its often said that 'we are all in the same Boat'. How true, but we must 'enlarge the Boat' to a Planetary Scale. Its not a 'small Boat' folks, humanity exists on the whole Planet, and its time we begin to see the 'Human Condition' for what it is. We are 'all Human' and we are 'all' on the 'Same Planet'.

Democracy has been 'decapitated' by Capitalism.

Democracy has been 'decapitated' by Capitalism. A Democracy is not a Business Entity; its a Form of Government. Such a 'political Form', can only be 'motored' by the Freedom and Equality of 'each and every' Real Individual being governed. Corporations are not included as 'Real Individuals' because they are Legal Fictions and exist only in contemplation of Law. Of course, corporations may have needed, at some time, Legal protection by Law or by Government, but that does not make them 'Real Human Persons'. They may be 'Citizens' in a Democracy, but they must also comply with the rules and Laws of 'Citizenship' and 'democratic conduct'. The purpose of the Constitution is to 'constitute' a 'Democratic Nation' of 'Three branches' and to form a Government "of the People"; "by the People" and "for the People". A Democratic Nation must be Governed in a democratic manner. A Business Entity is not a Democratic Nation nor can it be motored democratically; i.e. by Freedom and Equality. To attempt to 'motor', or operate, a 'Business Entity' with 'Freedom and Equality' would be disastrous for the Business. In the same manner, to attempt to 'motor' or operate a Democratic Nation with 'Profits' and 'business acumen' is disastrous to the Nation. So, why do we have CEO's and businessmen living in the White House? They do not know how to Govern! They just know how to make money! Hopefully, we have learned something about 'real Democracy'; about the 'Fat' 1%; and about 'obsolete Governing Institutions' ( Electoral College) that clearly demonstrate that 'we cannot live by Profits alone'. We need to 'wake up' to a 'genuine experience' of 'Real Freedom' and 'Real Equality'. It probably cannot be done in 'one fell swoop'; but we can start by overruling CITIZENS UNITED: that Decision was just about 'the fox guarding the chicken coop'.

Plutocracy in the White House will dismantle Real Democracy.

Plutocracy in the White House can only result in a dismantling of Democracy. A Plutocratic 'motor' runs on Profits and not Freedom and Equality. It's obvious that Plutocratic Democratic Government is an Oxymoron. A Democratic Government runs and operates on Freedom and Equality, not Profits. Hence, one cannot have a 'Plutocratic democratic Government'. Its an illusion to think that a 1%=er can govern with Freedom and Equality. The effects of 'such a Government' has 'great consequences' in any Democratic Nation, wherein its installed. However, the consequences on the International Scene are even greater. The reason for that is that on a National scale, much re-arrangement of 'Institutions' may take place, but it remains a National matter and a National problematic. However, Internationally, the results are 'extra-National' and hence the results can easily lead to War. Many Second World Nations are not concerned with making 'Profits'; but with 'survival'. A 1%=er will never 'share his wealth'; nor will S/he be concerned with the 'Freedom and Equality' of anyone else. His/Her main concern is Profits, not 'humanity' or 'democracy'. The old 'Kings' of History were never concerned with bettering the 'economic welfare' or the 'well- being' of the Peasants. "Every man a King"!, you never heard that!; because, 'That' never happened. "Of course", you will say, "the situation is different today"; yes, but the 'Greedy basis' for such 'Egoism' is not. The difference is that today the 'People' have had a 'taste' of 'real democracy', and it wont be long before the Plutocrats become aware of the fact that you don't 'mess' with the "People" in a Democracy. After all, 'the People' created a Government "of the People"; "by the People and "for the People".

The 'Integrity' of the 'Condition' means the Individuals are 'Real' and they retain their 'Unique Individuality".

The 'Integrity' of the 'Condition of Togetherness' means that the 'Real' Individuals that constitute the 'Condition' retain their Real and Unique Individuality. 'Corporations' are 'not real' because they exist only 'in contemplation of Law'. Each 'Real Human Being' retains his Individuality and never lose's the realness of his/her Nature. Each Individual counts; each has uniqueness and is included in composing the 'condition of togetherness'. In other words, each Individual is part of the 'Social'.( there's that word again) But, notice how easy we 'slide into language' and use words that are very 'high level abstractions', and although a Noun, does not convey the 'real nature' of being a 'Real Individual'. Abstractions tend to be 'empty and vacuous' and their 'generality' 'free floats' above 'Realness', suffering, and pain. Corporations are not 'Real'. They are 'clusters of 'invented economic units' that also exist in the 'Social', but that are 'given more Reality' than the Human condition. Why? Simply because we are no longer a 'Real Democracy'; we are a Capitalistic Economy, and Capitalism is 'Driven by Profits'. Capitalism rules; and Democracy has 'attenuated itself' into a heap of 'real, mangled, parts, or bodies', that need an economy in order to survive in a 'Surreal World'. Capitalism; Corporate Society; 'Alice in Wonderland'; the Surreal; Rules. I am One; I am Real; You are One; You are Real; We are Many; We are real; and our 'condition of togetherness' is Real. But, the Surreal (1%) rules. Try to notice how the 1% will 'never grow' into the 5%. The 1% never grows, it just gets 'Fatter', and 'Fatter', but always remains the 1%. That's all. You wonder why the 1% never gets 'larger'? Because, it 'excludes' the Real, the Real Individuals that really 'count', and only includes the 'Surreal'. How sad. We live in Alice in Wonderland and we 'dream' of living in 'Freedom and Equality'.

The Plutocrats are in the 'White House', but; "the Condition of Togetherness" has 'Integrity'.

Political Theory is clear; a Democracy is a Government "of the People"; "by the People"; and "for the People". The People, at the Bottom of Government, set the 'pace' for all 'Political activity' within the Nation. 'All the People', at the 'Bottom of Government', constitute a "Condition of Togetherness". Of course, every Nation also needs an Economy. That's clear also. But, there's a 'huge difference' between a Political system being 'motored' or 'driven' by 'Freedom and Equality', and one being 'motored' or 'driven', by 'economic principles'. To be sure, a Democratic political system cannot survive the so-called 'economic motor' or 'profits' motor of the economy. If the Plutocrats are in the White House, democracy will slowly ( maybe not so slowly) deconstruct. Already we read that the slogan " make America Great again" does not apply to the Plutocrats, or their Family; nor will they apply to the Plutocrats in the 'Bandido Cabinet'. Manufacturing has received a 'little help'; but everyone else, or, the 'Service Industry', was completely excluded.( the 'Minimum Wage' will not go up; "they get enough already") Well, the "legal fictions", or the "Corporations" are the ones who do the 'manufacturing',( not the little guy), and the 'Plutocrats in the White House' "own the Corporations"; so how does that add up? Simply; Democracy is dying or dead! The Plutocrats are 'in'. Government is 'no longer a Democratic Government', or, a 'democratic Institution'; the machinery of Government 'no longer functions' for the benefit of the "People". How sad. But, remember, "the People", at the Bottom', the 99%, are still 'alive and well'. They can still 'organize'; and never forget, the 'condition of togetherness' at the Bottom of Government is still "a condition"; a condition "of people", "by People"; and "for People". "Democratic Government" may be at a 'stand-still' but, the 'Condition of Togetherness', is 'alive and well', and the 'condition' has Integrity.

Democracy 'slips' into 'Plutocracy or Capitalism' ; and then, claims to be a 'Democracy'.

Ponder the transitional states from a 'Democratic Political Ideology' to a 'Capitalistic Economic Ideology'. The Freedom and Equality which applies to each and every Real Individual in the Social, acquires 'too much slippage' and then 'gradually slips' into an 'Economic Posture'. That 'economic posture' must be 'motored' by 'Profits' and requires 'more and more' of the same,viz., a 'medium of exchange' called 'Money'. If an economy is not motored by Profits, it will not be considered 'successful enough' to support all the Real People at the Bottom of Democratic Government. That's exactly what has happened. Unfortunately, the end result is that the 'medium of exchange'( money) has been hoarded by the 1%. Of course, the 'economy' is necessary in a Democracy but, the 'hoarding' is not; its a Medium of exchange. It's not that difficult to see, that a 'successful economy' is one thing, and using the 'Motor' of 'that economy' as the 'motor' of a Democracy is quite another thing. An 'Economy' cannot be motored by 'Freedom and Equality', it must be motored by 'Profits'. Of course, the reverse is also true; a Democracy cannot be motored by Profits, it must be motored by Freedom and Equality. A 'Profits motor' in a 'Democracy' will not work.( Never shall the Twain meet) So, the question is how did we get that way, or how did the 'human condition' allow such a 'problematic' to take place. Well, the truth is that it was not the 'human condition', as such, but the 'so-called human condition' of the so-called 1%. Its Sad, but its true. The so-called 'human condition' of the (1%) has been 'overcome' by 'Greed'. Yes, the 1% has lost that 'true feeling' of what 'Freedom and Equality' for everyone, 'is really about', and, sadly, they have replaced it with an 'economic value system' that can only run on 'Money". Money is a fiction; Corporations are legal Fictions; the 'size and value' of corporations is based on their 'valuations', which is founded on 'fictional assets'. Are we in Alice in Wonderland? How Sad, 'Fiction' has taken over 'Reality'. You 'wanna bet' that 'War' is not a fiction???

When the 1% governs a Democracy; the 'democracy' transforms into a Plutocracy.

When the 1% takes over a Democracy; the 'demise' of democracy gives 'birth' to a Plutocracy. That means that the Top of Government becomes 'motored' by economic principles, instead of Democratic principles. Plutocracy is motored by 'Money', or the 'Haves', not 'Democracy'. Plutocracy is motored by economic Principles, not Political Principles. Plutocrats are never Politically motivated, they usually do not have a 'single political bone' in their Body. But, don't kid yourself, they know that Political Office has 'Political Power' and they also 'aspire to Power'. In other words, a Plutocrat is not concerned with the 'Freedom and Equality' of the Individual, at the Bottom of Government; he is concerned with economic Principles 'driven' by Profits which produce 'more and more' of the same, viz., Money. His or her primary concern will be to retain the same level of 'Economic welfare', especially 'for the People', or, to promote 'higher levels' of economic welfare, which accrues to the benefit of the 'Plutocratic arrangement'. Plutocracies usually do not become Democracies ( unless there is a Social Revolution), but Democracies can 'slip into' Plutocracies 'very easily'. The only requirement for a Democracy to 'slip into' a Plutocracy, is that the 'political focus' changes from Freedom and Equality of every Individual, to 'more and more of the same', or, simply, Money. 'Money' is a 'result', a 'result' of an Economic Principle, which has replaced the Political Principle of Freedom and Equality. A Plutocrat usually appears politically inept, politically unsophisticated, completely untutored in Political Principles, and economically 'heavy', or solely concerned with Money. The 1% holds the 'medium of exchange' 'hostage' and that means that the 'Bottom of Government( the People)' will no longer have an opportunity to work, invest, save, or use, a medium of exchange that was meant to 'circulate'. The 99% will have less than they do now, and the system will be so-changed that the 'democratic spirit' will become 'helpless', effete, in a 'social system' designed to make 'more profits' for the 1% and 'less' and 'less', for the People. Don't be fooled by promises of 'more money', 'more wages', 'more benefits', 'more Jobs', for the Individual. In a Plutocracy, all 'benefits' translate into 'more Profits' for the 1% and the Corporations. The 1% and the 'Corporations' will get 'Fatter'; the 99% will get 'thinner'. Where are the Statesmen?

Democracy can be the best Government in the World; but, the People must protect the 'Political Engine' and the 'Ideologies' that 'drives' it.

A 'Real Democracy' is the best Government in the World; but, the People must 'cultivate' and 'protect' the 'Engine' and the 'Political Ideology' that drives it, viz., the Freedom and Equality of 'each and every Real Individual' situated at the Bottom of the Government Triad. That is not as simple as it may sound. One of the biggest barriers, to a 'real Democratic Engine', is the division into Political Parties. The second barrier is the creation of 'artificial Persons', or the so-called 'Corporate Nature'. The First barrier 'saps' the basic 'energy of democracy', or, the 'Engine itself', into opposite political factions that oppose each Other; while the Second barrier 'diffuses' the democratic 'values' of Freedom and Equality by creating 'artificial human beings', or 'Persons'. The Corporate Nature is not real; it only exists in 'contemplation of law'. Its a Legal Fiction. In relation to the first Barrier, is it possible that the two Parties are both 'Democratic' in Ideology? If that was the case, the 'difference' in the 'Democratic goals' would be 'similar', although the 'means' of achievement might be different. Is that the case, or, are they, in fact, 'in opposition'. Well, there might be some 'similarity' in the Parties Political Ideology, but history tells us, that Political Parties have always been in 'opposition'. In some cases they are even referred to as 'The Opposition'( and never shall the twain meet). The Second Barrier is that the Corporate nature has become a 'Person' like you and I, and that 'Corporate Person' keeps acquiring 'more and more' 'human characteristics'. Today, it can even 'participate in Politics' by 'giving Money' to campaigns and the Political process. The Democratic Party 'purportedly' favors the Freedom and Equality of the 'Real Individuals' at the Bottom of the Government Triad; while the Republican Party favors the 'Republic nature' of the Government; the 'Corporate nature' of the social; and the so-called 1%, i.e.,those Individuals who hold the 'medium of exchange'(money) hostage. Consequently, the 'political engine' of 'Freedom and Equality has been divided into 'opposite Parties'; and the 'democratic values' of being a Government "of the People", "by the People", and "for the People", can now also include 'Legal Fictions" that do 'not really exist'. The First creates 'unnecessary friction', and, the Second creates 'artificial human beings', i.e., 'Legal Fictions', both, of which, 'saps' and 'diffuses' the 'energy' of Real Democracy and actually creates a 'Capitalistic Economy' instead of a 'Real Democratic Government'. Where are the Statesmen?

The Constitution and the White House are the 'centers of gravity' of 'Democratic Government'.

The Constitution and the White House are the 'centers of gravity' of Democracy and 'all political activity'. Since we are a Republic, so are the 'State houses'. Any attempt to move the 'locus' of Political Activity to the 'Personal Domains'; the 'Private Domain'; or the 'Economic Domain'; is an attempt to 'step out of Politics' and to shift the locus of so-called 'Political Activity' to the 'Economic Domain'; That is 'destructive' of Democracy; contributes to a 'Fascistic Attitude' in our 'Leaders', and moves the 'political center of gravity' to the 'Economic Sector'. In other words; 'Politics' becomes 'Economics', and when that happens, the 1% is in Power and Democracy is dead. Its no longer a 'Representative Government'; no longer a 'Democracy'; no longer a Government "of the People", "by the People" and "for the People". The 'so-called Leaders'( The Bandido Cabinet) or, the 'Presidents' of our Nation, living and governing in their own 'personal Resorts', 'private properties'; away from the 'centers of Gravity' of all 'Political', democratic, and 'Governing' activities; have 'elevated' the 'economy', the 1%-ers, the 'Profitable'; the 'Greedy'; to the 'pinnacles of Political Power'. How sad; Greed has prevailed. No longer a Democracy, our Nation is Self-Destructing. All so-called 'Political activity' will now have a 'Profit', or a 'Greedy', component. Freedom and Equality just flew out the Political Window. I always thought that, if we were not careful, Democracy 'could', 'possibly', 'slowly disintegrate'; but, I was wrong, the 'self destruction' is occurring 'overnight'; and its being caused by our so-called Leaders. The shift to Government "by the 1%-er", "by the Corporations", and "by the Economy", is 'Deconstructing' our Democracy; a democracy "of the People", "by the People", and "for the People". Where are the Statesmen?

Our 'Nation' is 'Real'; It has a 'Political Integrity'; 'founded' on Political Principles of Democracy.

The Nation( United States of America) is Real. It is 'founded' on Political Principles of a 'Real Democracy'. Those 'Political Principles' are what 'holds' the 'Integrity of the Bottom' ( the Peoples) in place. Each and Every Individual at the Bottom of Three Branch Government is a 'Real' Individual, a Real Human Being, and 'every human being' is Governed by the Top of the Government Triad. The Top has Political Power, but only when its engaged in 'political activity' and only when 'it' acts in a 'Representative capacity'. At any other time, S/he is just a Real Human Being, like you, and I. The Integrity of the Ship of State is held together by 'Democratic principles' which are 'incorporated' and which 'function' as a Three Branch Structure. No 'Political Office Holder' should be ignorant of 'these Political Principles'. Such ignorance can become problematic, especially when successful 'Businessmen', a 1%-er assumes any Political Office. Business is a 'profit making activity' and every Nation needs a successful Economy. But, business principles and business philosophy 'can never Drive' the Ship of State. The 'purpose' and the 'function' of the 'Two Different Entities are entirely different. 'Profits' may 'energize' the business world, but they 'cannot energize' the Political world. A 'Polity' that is 'solely' focused on 'business at Home' and 'business in the International scene', can only 'destroy' the Integrity of the 'Polity and of Democracy'. Such a 'Polity' will slowly 'unravel' the 'Political ligaments' that 'holds together' a Real Democracy. The Real Democracy will eventually 'self-destruct'. Of course, one way that a Polity can undergo that effect is if the Top of the Administration is led by a '100% Businessman', ignorant of Political Principles, and who selects other Businessmen and Military men, to be in his 'Cabinet'. In other words; if the 'Political Peaks of Power' are occupied by a 'Businessman' and a 'Bandido Cabinet', we are in deep trouble. Where are the Statesmen?

If, a Political Entity, such as a Nation, is driven by an 'Economic motor', the Nation will Self-Destruct.

Politics has a purpose; that 'purpose' is to drive a 'political entity' with 'Political Principles'. The Principles of such a Government determines if its Democratic, Plutocratic, Oligarchic, or Dictatorial. We know that the Top of a Political entity has the Power to govern. If Democratic, the Government is "of the People"; "by the People"; and "for the People". If Plutocratic the Government is "by the Rich", and "for the Rich"; if Oligarchic, the Government is by the "few", and "for the few"; if Dictatorial, Government is by the 'One' and for the 'One'. Everyone knows this. But, have you considered Government by the 'Economy'? Well, it will be said, the 'economy cannot govern'. Of course, the 'economy' is not a 'political entity'(the reason being that an economy can only 'work', or 'function', if it makes a Profit). Democratic Government is not about making Profits. Democratic Government is about the Freedom and Equality of each and every Real Individual who 'Live', 'Work' and 'Play', at the Bottom of a Political entity. But, Democracies, like all other Forms of Government, also have an 'Economy'. Corporations, to be sure, are important parts of any 'economy', and they are described by Law, as 'Legal Fictions', because they are 'not Real Persons'. Corporations are the only "Fictitious Persons" who, 'Live', 'Work', and 'Play' in the economy'. Beyond that, an economy has no "Real Persons". The 'result' of that reasoning is that we can 'clearly' see that a so-called 'economy' is 'solely driven' by the "Corporate Nature" and the 'Motor' called 'Profits'. It has no other purpose for existing. The motor for Democratic Politics is the 'Freedom and Equality' of each and every 'Real Individual' in the Social. A 'Democratic Political Motor' cannot survive in a purely 'Economic Entity' and an 'Economic Motor' cannot survive in a 'Real Democracy'. They must co-exist in the Nation, but they must be kept 'Separate'. They cannot 'inextricably intermix'. Now, Picture this: ' A 'Democratic Government' run and operated by CEO's at the Top, and who appoint CEO's for the Cabinet, and who will 'run' and 'operate' the 'Democracy' with 'Economic Principles', instead of Democratic Political Principles; what are the consequences for that Democracy? Anyone, and everyone, can see that the 'Democracy' will slowly, but surely, 'Self-Destruct'. Democracy is about Governing with 'political principles', and economies are about 'making Profits'. They can co-exist, but neither can 'drive' the Other.

A Nation must be 'Governed'; an Economy must be 'successful'.

A Nation is a Political Entity and all Nations must be Governed. A Nations 'Government' is what determines if the Nation is a Democracy; an Aristocracy; an Oligarchy; a Plutocracy; a Dictatorship; or, any other 'form of Government'. A Democratic Nation should be a 'Democracy'. But, its not that easy. Many Nations call themselves Democracies, but or, in fact, not Democracies, or, not 'true' Democracies. Nevertheless, they are autonomous Nations and as such must 'govern' the 'Bottom' of the Entity. Of course, the Bottom of 'any' political Entity 'are the People'. The Top governs the Bottom. But, in a Real Democracy, the Bottom determines who is at the Top, i.e., the Bottom 'elects' the Top. In all cases, the Top must Govern. But, its very important that the Top govern along the lines of so-called 'Political Science'. Even though that 'term' might be questionable, the function of Government is 'clearly' 'to Govern'. There exists 'no other function' for any type of Government; Democratic, or, Otherwise. However, its important to distinguish the act of 'Governing' from the 'act' of having a 'successful economy'. They are Two Separate 'Entities' subject to two different 'Motors'. In a Real democracy, the 'political entity' is 'driven' by the 'Freedom and Equality' of 'each' and 'every' Real Individual at the Bottom of Government. In a 'Successful economy', the end 'result' of 'all economic activity' 'should be' to 'flow' to the 'Bottom of the Political Entity, namely to the People, and to the Social Institutions. Of course, there are 'profits for the entrepreneur'. But, notice that a Political Entity 'cannot' be motored by 'Profits', because there is no 'Freedom and Equality' there; only more, and more, of the same; Profits, Money, Greed. What happens in a Nation where the Top Political Officials are mostly 'Business CEO's', who, evidently, have no idea about Governing? Well, all the 'Political Moves' seem to be 'tainted' by 'Business gains and profits'; hence; Corporations, Legal Business 'Fictions', get bigger and bigger; the 1% get richer and richer; while the 99% struggle to 'make ends meet'. Where are the Statesmen?, and, more important, how did 'that businessman'(1%-er) and his 'Bandito Cabinet' get up there? How sad. The 'human condition' is in 'bad shape'.

An economic 'Motor' can never 'Drive' a Political Entity that functions with a 'democratic motor'.

A 'Democratic' Political Entity is 'driven' by the Freedom and Equality of 'each' and 'every' real Individual at the Bottom of the 'Government Triad'( Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches). An 'Economic Entity' with an 'economic motor' constantly strives for Profits. A Corporation is such an Economic Entity. A Corporation cannot survive if its 'driven' by Freedom and Equality. It must 'constantly' strive for Profits. A "Corporate Society" is one that has made 'inroads' into Government. How sad; the Corporate Nature has contaminated the Political Nature. The 'condition of togetherness', characterized by Freedom and Equality, has been contaminated with the economic 'Greed' of 'more and more' of the same ( profits). An Economy can grow Bigger and Bigger( more and more of the same), Greed; and the result, i., e., the 1%, while, a Political Entity( A Nation) can grow 'Stronger and Stronger' because of it's 'institutional assimilation' of the 'real Individuals' by means of Social Institutions, characterized by 'Freedom and Equality' of 'The People'. A Nation needs its People; it also needs its Economy; but the 'Economic motor' (Profits. Greed, and the 1%) cannot 'drive' the Nation; only Freedom and Equality can drive the Nation. The Corporations need more 'democratic principles', and the Nation needs to 'work' on its 'motor'; it needs 'Real Equality'( no Racial discrimination; no economic discrimination) and Government needs to improve its 'Social Institutions', in order to allow a 'Real democracy' to 'filter down' to the 'Real People'( We the People...); Corporations are not 'Real Persons'; they're "Legal Fictions".

Distinctions between a "Corporate Society" and a "Real Society".

A 'Real' Society would be a 'Society' that is constituted of Real Individuals living in "a condition of togetherness". The "condition" preserves the Individuality of each and every Real Individual in the "condition of togetherness". The term "Society" is a high level abstract term that is 'inclusive'; the 'term' that is; but not the reality. In fact, the term 'excludes' many real Individuals, or, many "races, colors, or creeds". The real Individual is left out. Of course, that's the danger of any general 'abstract term'. The terms are always meant to be 'inclusive', but in many cases, they are not. But, the term, "condition of togetherness" does not lose its 'cohesiveness' and at the same time 'includes' each and every 'real' Individual in the condition. In other words ,the Human never loses his/her humanity. Hence, we must be careful when we say "our social is democratic". Is it 'inclusive', or, is it 'exclusive'? Whereas, a Corporate Society emphasizes the corporate nature of the Social. The corporation, being nothing more than 'paper Charters', organized for a particular purpose, are also considered as "persons", within the interpretation of the Constitution. Hence, a corporation is a "person". But, please notice that the "Preamble of the Constitution" begins with the phrase, "We the People of the United States..." etc.. In other words, the 'Real People', wrote the Constitution, "in order to form a more perfect Union". That excludes Corporations. You and I are Real, Corporations are Legal Fictions. They were not at the 'Founding'. Does that mean we must get rid of Corporations? No!, No!, No!: But, they must assume their 'proper position' as 'Fictions'; 'unreal'; arbitrary, economic constructions; in the "Social", and, in the "condition of togetherness". The real Society at the Bottom of Government is 'real', you are 'real', I am 'real', "We the People of the United States..." are Real. Corporations are "Legal Fictions".