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.

Governments govern; Economies 'create' profits'. They must be kept separate.

Governments govern; economies make profits. When Democratic Government governs, they use a political Engine. A Democratic engine respects and defends the Freedom and Equality of each and every Individual that is being Governed. An Economy doesn't really care much for the People; it only cares about making a Profit. Hence, when a 'State', Nation, Country, or 'Political Entity' has been devastated by a Hurricane and needs help to rebuild, it is downright cruel to refer to 'funding' aid, as a basis for the 'help'. The only issue should be, 'how and how quickly' are we going to help. A Real Democratic Nation will apply 'democratic political principles' to help its members with the aid. No delays; no conditions. That is part of Rebuilding. The economy cannot Govern; that's a completely 'different Engine'. An Economic Engine can create tremendous profits but it can never Govern. Government runs on Political Principles of Freedom and Equality. Economies run on Profits and Monies. Why can't our Leaders recognize the difference. Government is about Governing with Freedom and Equality and structuring the Social democratically with Law and Order. No Nation can be governed with Economic Principles. Not even a Plutocracy. A Plutocracy is government by the Rich, but its still not the 'economy' that Governs. Of course, in a Plutocracy the rich will be taken care off; but its not the 'Economic Principles' that are Governing, its a Political Engine that governs. In most such cases, the government will be Autocratic or Oligarchic. Of course, all Nations need a successful economy; but we cannot make that a 'condition' for 'extending help' to a 'needy People' devastated by a Hurricane. That sounds too much like a CEO driving a Corporation not a Politician or 'Office Holder' driving a Nation with Political Principles. Economic Principles of Profits and Monies must be kept out of Democratic Government. Their independent functions must be respected and their 'proper engines' must be kept within the 'parameters' of each 'separate discipline'.

Governments are political Institutions with Power; People are Real and they 'run' for political Office.

Nations and Governments are absolutely 'necessary' political Institutions. They have, and they need, Political Power, to function. But, the Individuals they Govern are Real. When you weigh the difference between an Institution and a Real Human Being, the Institution has to take 'Second Place'. Human Beings are more important than Institutionalized political ideologies. Why? Simply because no Ideology, of whatever kind, ever created a Human Being; human beings create Ideologies. Humans were here before Political ideologies arrived. True, a Human Being is 'born into' a Political ideology, or a 'form of Government', but the 'human condition' never loses his/her 'humanity'. It is equally true that any 'form' of Government can be Democratic, if it so chooses. But, is that ever the case? Does an Autocratic Government respect, defend, and organizes itself, around the 'Freedom and Equality' of 'its People'? Does a Plutocratic Government do that, or, does an Oligarchic Government do that? In the interest of fairness, does a Democratic Government do that? Unfortunately, they do not! Why not? The age old saying "Power corrupts; absolute Power corrupts absolutely" is true. Also true, 'economic values' have taken over the 'political system'. How sad. The problems of Governments are due to the 'weakness' of the Human condition. All Heads of Governments are Human. All Governments have Power at the Top. All Politicians seek Political Power. Evidently, Human Beings do not 'understand political power'; and they cannot 'handle Political Power'. Can a 'Political Institution' be 'purged' of its 'economic infections'? How sad. Where are the "Real States-persons"?

The exercise of Power by Government must respect and protect the Freedom and Equality of the Individual.

Government, all forms of Government, have Power. There's no issue there. However the many Individuals that are governed are all Real. The Human condition is the same everywhere. Whether Democratic, Plutocratic, Oligarchic, or Dictatorial, the 'Real Individuals' that are governed are all Real Human Beings. ( I use the term "Real" when referencing a 'human being' because the Supreme Court, in its infinite wisdom, has ruled that a Corporation is a "Person" within the meaning of the 14th Amendment. Corporations are not 'Real Human Persons'. They may be 'Economic Beings', but that does not make them 'Real'; The characters in Alice in Wonderland are 'metaphorically Real' in relation to the 'Story-line' as a whole. The Individuals that are Governed in all forms of Government are Real. They may need Government, but that does not mean that they give up their authenticity. Its very simple. Governments are necessary, but they are 'Institutions', not 'Real Persons', in any sense of the Term. 'Essential' does not mean 'Real'. Individuals all live in a 'condition of togetherness', a 'condition' in which they do not give up their 'real Individuality'. Individuals cannot be 'quantified' into some 'collective condition' called 'Social', 'Society', 'Citizens', 'Network', or whatever Term you want, and then related to as a 'whole', as if, S/he is a "collective Entity" of some sort. The 'Human Being' is already in a 'condition of togetherness' in which S/he does not lose their 'Real Individuality' or their 'Realness'. 'People', in a 'condition of togetherness' are not 'Numbers', or some form of 'Quantification'; they are Real and in the 'condition of togetherness', they retain their 'Individual Freedom and Equality'. They cannot be reduced to some 'quantifiable' Computer Language that treats them as 'bits', or bytes. Governments have Power, but they cannot treat the 'human condition' as if it is 'not Real', and disregard their 'Freedom and Equality'. Its very Simple. Governing is not a 'Birthright', and the Power to Govern should not 'disrespect', nor 'abuse' the 'Freedom and Equality', that is the 'Birthright' of the Real Individuals. Governing is not easy, but Government is a Servant of the People.

All Nations; all Governments; all Political Entities; have a 'Political Form'.

All Nations; all Governments; all Political Entities; have a 'Political Form'. That 'Form' is a 'Triad'; a 'Triangle'; or a 'Trinity'. Call it what you wish, the 'reality' is always a 'Political Power' at the Top; 'a People' at the Bottom; and a 'Relation' that goes from the Top to the Bottom, which same Relation also runs from the Bottom to the Top. That Relation exercises Power from the Institutional Top to the Real Bottom and that same Relation should 'reflect' a 'Representation' from the 'Bottom to the Top'. The Top is always the governing Power; the Bottom is always the Real People who are Governed; and the 'Relation' is always Objective. A certain 'Objectivity' is essential in the Three Essential Branches of a Democratic 'Governmental Institution'. However, therein lies a Problematic of Democratic Politics. The Branch, in a Democracy, that requires absolute Objectivity is the Third branch, or the Judicial Branch. The 'Interpretive Practices' of the Judicial Branch should be Objective and in keeping with the Structure of the Constitution and the 'Equality and Freedom' of its 'Real People'. The Constitution 'constitutes' us. Its a Constitution of Laws. The Individuals at the Bottom must obey the Laws; the Executive Branch must Govern Lawfully; and the Judicial Branch must resolve issues with respect to Legal Interpretation. That's where Interpretive Practices kicks-in. The Problematic in 'Interpretive Practices' is that the Justices, who must be Objective, are already split into two different Political Parties. Of course, they are always asked if they will follow the Constitution and they always state that they will, but, is that the Case? One Party 'leans' in favor of Corporations; the Other, in favor of 'the People'; and never shall the twain meet. Neither Party has 'seen fit' to do away with Citizens United. Where's the Objectivity? The Economy has taken over Politics and hence, Government. We live in 'Legal Fictions'; 'Corporations', 'Money', and Alice in Wonderland. Where are the Statesmen?

All Forms of Government can be evaluated from the perspective of a 'Triadic Form'.

All Governments can be evaluated from an 'Institutional Form' that is Triadic in nature. The Top of all Governments have Institutional Power; the Bottom of all Governments are all the 'Peoples' subject to 'being Governed'; the Relation between the Top and the Bottom should provide a 'Political Means' by which the Peoples being Governed are Represented. There is no other purpose for the existence of a Government. We return to our Thought Experiment, " one 'sole Individual' living on an Island, all by Him/Her-self, does not need an 'Institution of Government'. However, if there are thousands or Millions of People living along-side each Other; in a 'condition of togetherness', He/She will need Government. Since most Individuals are born within an 'established Nation or Government', they will automatically be part of the 'Bottom'. In a Democracy the 'Peoples' elect 'Representatives' who will be voted on, and who will ascend to the pinnacles of Political Power. In 'other forms' of Government, the Top always Governs the Bottom. The Bottom always has Millions of people living in a 'condition of togetherness'. The question, then becomes, "What are the duties or obligations that all Governments have to the People they Rule? Since Governments depend for their 'Existence' on the Peoples they Rule, Governments must Govern in some fair and equitable manner. That issue raises the question of what form should a Governing Political entity take? Of course, the Democratic Form is the 'most equitable' because it covers 'all the bases'; i.e. it covers the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial branches. In other words, it is Triadic in nature. It is not perfect, but its Functional. A Three branch Government can be carefully examined to determine which of the Three Branches is dis-functional. Once the dis-function is located, it must be 'corrected'. We must remember every Top has a Bottom and every Bottom has a Top. Nationhood and Government is a 'Polity of Power'. But, the Bottom is a 'condition of togetherness', where each and every 'Real Individual' lives in 'Equality and Freedom'. All Nations and Governments are Triadic in nature. They all have 'a People'. Their people live in 'Equality and Freedom'.

A Triadic or Three Branch Government generates and protects Democracy.

A Triadic or Three Branch form of Government protects Democracy; but, each of the Branches must properly execute its respective function. A Democracy is about the 'Peoples'. Without 'Peoples' there can be no Democracy; in fact, without People, no Form of Government would exist. An Autocracy cannot exist without People to 'Govern'. No matter the form of Government, People, Real Individuals, are essential to that Form of Government. Dictatorships, Autocracies, Kingdoms, or any Other Form of Government, needs People, lots of People. Without 'Peoples' who are they going to 'Rule'? The basic requirement for a 'Form of Government', any Form of Government, is always the 'Peoples'. Hence the importance of the People in any Form of Government. Now, the important question becomes "what form should the Governing Institution assume"? Well, since Governing is about 'Governing Peoples', the form of Government should be 'Democratic in Nature'; it should be a Government, "of The People", "by the People" and the most important part, "for the people". This last requirement is what makes a Democracy a 'Real Democracy'. 'Every Form' of Government has Institutional Power at the Top. If 'a Form of Government' is merely exercising 'Institutional Power', its not even a Government. Its 'Force', 'Pure Force', 'Institutionalized Power'. Institutionalized Power is impossible without 'Peoples'. Some Individual or Individuals assume the 'Office', or 'Institutional Position', of Power, and completely forgets 'from where' and 'from Who' S/He gets the Power. S/He gets 'Institutional Power' from the 'many Peoples' of that Nation. Without a 'Peoples' there cannot be a Nation; and without a Nation, there cannot be Institutional Power. 'Political Power' is an Institutional Phenomena, not a natural Phenomena. All Political Power emanates from a 'People' and all Real Individuals living in a 'condition of togetherness' are Equal and Free. As such, they deserve to live in a Democracy.

Essential political thinking is about Democracy: Economic thinking is about Profits. Human thinking is about the General Welfare.

Essential 'Political Thinking' is about Democracy, about the Freedom and Equality of the Individuals in the Social, or stated more clearly, in the 'condition of togetherness'. Economic thinking is about Profits and 'Size'. The sole purpose of an Economy is to be productive, to be huge, and to be successful. A successful economy is one that contributes or should contribute to the well-being, or the General Welfare, of the 'condition of togetherness', viz., the Real People at the Bottom of Government. A successful economy can be 'housed' in a Real Democracy; but a Real Democracy cannot be 'housed' in a successful economy. Why is that? Because a successful economy is founded on 'competition' and is dependent on 'Legal Fictions', or 'Fictional Persons' i.e., huge Corporations who only exist "in contemplation of Law" and which grow 'larger and larger', based on cut-throat 'competition'; not on Freedom and Equality. Freedom and Equality is a characteristic of Democracy, not of an Economy. An economy can exist within a democracy; but a democracy cannot exist within an economy. Stated differently, each must assume their 'proper place' within the Social or within the 'condition of togetherness'. That condition is about Real Individuals living next to each Other in Equality and Freedom. If the medium of exchange that makes an economy possible is held by 1% of the Real and Fictional 'population', while the 99% of the 'real' population are deprived of a 'currency' or 'medium of exchange' that should circulate, then the economy is in a state of 'imbalance or inequality'. That is not 'human thinking'; that is a 'lop-sided economy' that does not consider the 'General Welfare' of the Social. That's why we need 'Real Politicians' driving the Ship of State, not 'politically correct' politicians, nor CEO's from the Economy. Democracy needs to be 'cleansed' from power hungry politicians and CEO's that have ascended the pinnacles of Power. Where are the Real Politicians or the Statesmen?

The media plays an important part in 'communications' between the Top and the Bottom: It must be Objective.

The Media is an important institution in communications between the Top and the Bottom of Democratic Government. The Top is Power; the Bottom is a 'condition of togetherness' where each real Individual retains his/her unique humanity and his /her Freedom and Equality. Without the Media, the Bottom would never know what the Top was thinking, planning, and doing. The standard of 'responsibility' for the Media must be a 'certain Objectivity'. That's why the term 'Fake News', when used by the highest levels of Power, creates a confusing, bewildering, unhinged communication between the Top and the Bottom. Who decides what is 'fake' and what is not? Its a very dangerous use of language especially when its intentionally used by the highest level of Power. The Media must report this 'intentional' use of words designed to 'confuse and unhinge' communication between the Top and the Bottom. The reporting of this 'misuse' must be Objective, and should point out that 'these terms', as used by the Highest Level of Power, can only be designed to create 'confusion and bewilderment' among the 'condition of togetherness' at the Bottom. It confuses objectivity. It grants to the Top of Power, the option to select, what can be considered True, Objective, and what is 'Fake'. The minute one hears the term 'Fake News', one understands that a 'selection process' has taken place, at the highest levels of Power, that is detrimental to 'Real Democracy'. We cannot have a real Democracy without an Objective media. The media must point out and clarify all the 'linguistic tricks' being used and which are designed to destroy a Real Democracy. Being Objective is not an easy matter, but the media is the only Institution that can inform and awaken all the 'condition of togetherness' at the Bottom of Government. The Bottom, the People, must 'awaken' to the realization that a Real Democracy is being dismantled and the Media is the only Institution that can reach them. "Fake News" is not the only term being used to mislead; how about 'Make America Great Again". You work that one out.

Political thinking is 'essential thinking'; economic thinking is essential thinking also, but different. We must learn the difference.

Political thinking is essential thinking; economic thinking is also essential, but different. To be metaphorical, Political thinking involves the Pot, the 'shape' of the Pot; economic thinking involves the 'contents' of the Pot. It not easy to keep the two separate, but its necessary, lest we become a 'Plutocracy'. The only way to 'protect' a Democracy is to 'think democratically'. If our thinking is 'slipping' into Plutocracy, its difficult to recover. To be sure, its difficult, but not impossible. We must focus on the 'motor'; or, the 'motivations' that 'move' the two phenomena. Politics is about democracy; democracy is about the Freedom and Equality of the 'Real Individuals' at the Bottom of Government. I said Real Individuals, not Legal Fictions. Legal Fictions have their place in the economy and we must be very careful about our ruminations about them. To be sure, we cannot transform them into 'human beings'. They are economic in nature; unreal; they are not 'human beings'. they are fictional. Nevertheless, they are essential to the economy. Corporations are essential to the Pot, but they are not the Pot. The Pot is 'democracy in action'. The Pot is about governing 'real People' in Freedom and Equality. Whereas, the economy is about Profits, money, and Size. The economy belongs in the Pot, but it doesn't have the 'wherewithal' to Govern a political entity. An economy can never Govern, but being a legal Fiction in a Democracy, it should help the 'democratic process'. That should be the economy's sole function. The 1% are living in Alice in Wonderland, they don't exist in a Real Democracy: they exist in an 'Autocracy', where the 'Autocrat' is 'Profits and Money'. Its time that the Pot be full, but its time that the Pot be a Real democracy, so that it can hold a vibrant economy. But, the 'Real People' also have obligations, viz., they need to 'turn loose' of Profits and Money, as the 'sole Ideal', and they need to 'feel' a 'Real' 'Freedom and Equality'. The Pot should be Full, but the 'Fullness' cannot govern us. Where are the Real Politicians?

The 'Object' of Political thinking are the 'People at the Bottom'; the Object of Economic thinking is the 'Things and Objects' to be produced.

The Object of Political Thinking are the People at the Bottom of Three Branch Government; the Object of Economic thinking are the 'things and Objects' and Services that are 'produced' and 'provided', and which are sold and provided for a Profit. Of course, these include many things: foods, clothing, entertainment, 'means of communication', cars, medical care and 'health care', etc.. The object of political thinking are all the 'Real Individuals' at the Bottom of Government. The object of political thought always remains the same. The 'Object' never changes. A Human Being is a Human Being, and no more bones about it. The thing that requires 'protection' is the 'Equality and Freedom' that is guaranteed by the Constitution. Of course, that's where Politics kicks in. An Economy is always a 'part' of Governing and Governing is never 'part' of an Economy. To be sure, all Governments have an Economy, but they are two separate disciplines and must be kept separate. Nevertheless, economies are important as they provide much of the 'needs' of a People living in a Democracy. But, a Nation cannot be Governed with economic principles. Political Principles and Constitutional Law govern a democratic Nation. Of course, the basis of Constitutional Law is the Constitution. The Constitution constitutes us and establishes a Three branch government, a Government "of the People", "by the People" and "for the People". Business principles cannot Govern a Nation, but they constitute a very important part of a 'strong economy' and a strong Nation. We need 'Leaders' who are knowledgeable in 'political principles'. Business Principles have no place in Governing an Equal and Free people. That's a 'Political Problem'; not a 'Business Problem'. Where are the Statesmen?

Political Thought should embrace the Equality and Freedom of every Real Individual in the Social.

Political thought and Law should embrace, define, and protect, the Equality and Freedom of each and every Real Individual in the Social. Of course, the term 'Social', means the 'Condition of Togetherness'. In the Condition of togetherness, every 'Real' Individual is equal and Politically Free. Although a 'Real person' is born 'Absolutely' Equal and Absolutely Free, in the 'Condition of togetherness' there are 'privileges' and 'Limitations'. However these Limitations only apply because living in a 'condition of togetherness', or in 'Groups' has many advantages, but, it also has many 'limitations'. For example; if one drives one must drive on the Right Side of the road; One must stop at all Stop Signs, and one must obey Speed limits etc.. Of course, we all know some Nations require driving on the left side of the road, etc.,. There will be variations, but the important thing is to 'regulate', by Law, the Interactions of 'the People' in Groups of various sizes. Every time one hears the term 'Law', one usually also hears the term 'order'; viz., Law and Order. The 'Goal' is to maintain 'Order' in all the interactions between 'Equal and Free Individuals' by means of Law. Corporations do not Drive, do not eat, do not need medical attention, etc. because they are Legal Fictions. But, Laws also apply to corporations, but they are different, separate, and mostly relate to how Government allows them to be 'created'; their 'self Governance'; and whether they are for 'Profit' or merely for 'Organizational purposes'. They are 'Economic Machines' that 'produce commodities' and 'Objects' for the General Welfare. They are 100% economic, they are producers, they are self-governed and they do 'not Govern' the Polity. The 'availability' of the 'Products and commodities' is made possible by means of the creation of a 'Medium of Exchange', viz., Money. Money is made by the Government, that's why it will prosecute a counterfeiter. Only Government can establish a medium of exchange.and a Medium of exchange should circulate. We need Laws that relate directly to the 'Hoarding' of a Medium of Exchange. Certainly 'Saving money' should be encouraged and 'saving' is not wrong, but 'hoarding' to the extent that it creates a "1%" and a "99%" should be better controlled. Failure to do so endangers Democracy. It 'slides' Democracy into Plutocracy and Oligarchy. A Corporate Economy needs more democratic Duties. Where are the Statesmen?

Political Thinking differs from Economic Thinking. They are not the same.

Political thinking differs from Economic thinking. They are not the same and each has its goal, and a different 'means' of achieving that goal and a different 'result' from having achieved it. Political thinking is about 'Equality and Freedom'; Economic thinking is about 'more and more of the same'(Profits and Money). Economic activity and thinking achieves its goal by 'repetition' and by 'growing larger and larger'. Economic activity 'grows' when the 'profits and money' increases proportionately and the results grow 'larger and larger'. These results have been transformed into 'Corporate Persons' and are protected by the Constitution. Government 'protects' the economy and gives it a 'Social Space' within which to grow. Political Thinking doesn't 'create' anything; it protects 'something' that all the Real People already have when they are born into a Democracy. Those 'Real People' grant to the Top of the Governmental structure the 'Political Power' to Govern. Only Government has Power; the economy does not have political Power, it has influence, but that is 'not Political Power'. An economy cannot Govern; it only creates 'more and more of the same'; Viz., 'Profits' and 'Money' and 'Largeness'. An economy is an important part of every Nation or Government. But, don't kid yourself: it cannot Govern. If we grant to the 'economy' the 'Power to Govern', we immediately grant it to a "Plutocracy", or, at least to an "Oligarchy". No, Government can only function with 'Equality and Freedom': a 'Something' that every real Individual has when s/he is born into a Governmental Structure. Every 'Real Individual' is born 'Equal and Free'. No Human Being is 'created' by the Constitution. But, S/he must be protected by the Constitution; after all, 'S/he' are the ones who gave the Top of Government 'political Power'. The only way human beings can be protected by a Constitution is by 'Political Thinking', not Economic thinking, but then Political Thinking is a kind of Thinking characteristic of Real States-Persons, not 'politically correct Politicians' and certainly, not CEO's from the Economy. Where are the States-Persons?

Democracy is about Real people; Corporate 'Persons' is about making a Profit.

Democracy is about You and I; its about 'Real People'. I'm Real, and I know You are too. Democracy is about living together; living in a 'Condition of Togetherness' where 'each Real Individual' retains his/her unique 'humanity'. Corporations are 'Legal Fictions' that exist only in contemplation of Law. Constitutionally, they are considered 'Persons', but they are not Real. If a Corporation violates a Law, it cannot be put in Jail because it 'does not exist'. Only the 'Real owners' behind the Corporate Structure can go to jail, but before that happens, the Law has to 'Pierce the Corporate veil'. What does that mean? It means the Corporation cannot go to jail under any circumstances, because it is not real. That's why it took a decision by the Supreme Court of the United states to declare it a "Person", but only in 'Contemplation of Law'. Its not Real. So, the 'larger the corporation', the larger its 'economic embrace'. A large economic embrace can only compete with another large corporation. So where does that leave the real Individual? A Real Individual cannot compete with a Corporation; S/he can compete with another Real Individual, but only on a small scale. Our economy functions with Legal Fictions; but, our Democracy does not function with Fictions, legal or Otherwise; that's why we have a Democracy; a Government that protects the 'Real People' living in a 'condition of togetherness'. The 'Real people' who live in this 'condition of togetherness', retain their 'unique humanity'; We are not Fictions, legal or Otherwise, we are 'Real'. I am real and I know you are Real. The 'Fictions' in the Economy must be 'controlled'; viz., the Corporations, Profits, and Money. They are 'all Fictions'. The 'Real Individuals' can only be 'Governed' with Equality and Freedom. The Individual Life is Real, and it can only be 'Governed democratically'.

Democracy cannot be 'motored' with business principles and Corporate America cannot be 'motored' with political principles.

Democracy cannot be 'motored' with 'business principles' and a 'Corporate America' cannot be 'motored' with 'democratic political principles'. A corporation can only be 'motored' with Profits and Money and a Democracy can only be motored with 'Equality and Freedom', and 'never shall the twain meet'. The only way that any Government can govern a so-called "Corporate Nation" is for that Government to be a Dictatorship or some 'form' of Autocracy. Of course, even in such a case, a 'Corporate economy' can only 'exist' if the 'corporations' are motored by 'Profits and Money'. However, these forms of Government 'own and control' the corporations and hence allow it to be part of the economy. Of course, these Governments are not Democracies; i.e., they are not Governments "of the People", "by the People" and "for the People". People are not important in a Dictatorship or an Autocracy. But in a Democracy, 'the People' at the Bottom constitute the essence of Government. The Economy and hence, the Corporations, are also important in a Democracy, but they are still motored with business principles, not democratic principles. Business is not democratic and Democracy is not a Business. The two principles must be kept separate. Business knows how to make 'Profits and Money', but they 'cannot' Govern with 'Equality and Freedom'. So, what happened? Why is there such turmoil and confusion, at the highest level of Government? Simply, the Individuals in positions of political Power do not know 'how' to Govern. They come from the 1%; they are Billionaires; and probably 'good business-persons', but they are not 'Statesmen'. Even our so-called 'politically correct' politicians do not know 'how to Govern' but, at least, they have some idea of what 'governing' means. Nevertheless, we need 'States-persons', not 'political correctness'; and certainly; not Business Persons, at the helms of Government. How sad; we have Individuals 'driving' the Ship of State; individuals who do not have the 'proper licence'.

The Bottom Line of a Real Democracy is the Individual. The Individual is politically Equal and Free and is protected by the First Amendment.

The Bottom Line of a Real democracy is the Individual. S/He is politically 'Equal and Free'. Although normal usage is "Freedom and Equality", I use the term "Equality" first, to clarify and to avoid, the 'absurd position' that if I am Free first, then I can be 'Free to consider Others less Equal than Me. That's Absurd, you say; well, be very careful; if I am Free 'first', then I am free to consider myself 'Superior' to 'everyone else' and hence, can 'discriminate' Racially, discriminate Economically, be Greedy, and, if in political 'Office', can 'Govern Unequally'. No, Equality must be 'First', then, all Individuals, including different Races, different economic 'classes', etc., are 'Free' to do as they please within the 'confines of Legal Structure'. A democracy must have a Legal Structure. The Legal Structure is the structure that determines and defines the expression of Equality and Freedom within the 'legal boundaries' of the 'State'. One of the biggest 'understated' Problems of 'democracy' is its 'proximity' to Oligarchic Government; a Government by a 'select few'. That is not a Democracy. Now, just 'add' to that 'form of Government', a Government of the 'Few', who just happen to be Millionaires, or, Billionaires', and you have a Plutocracy, or, stated differently, a Government of the 1%, by the 1%, and 'for the 1%'. If this happens, and it has, the Real People at the Bottom of Government are no longer 'Equal'. 'Absurd', you said? No, that's where we are. But, think about it, the 'Real People' who are looked upon as being Unequal, are still, in a Real Sense, 'Equal and Free'. This Equality places a tremendous Responsibility on the Real Individual. That responsibility is to express ones Freedom, Verbally and Behavior-wise, in a 'Democratic manner', within the confines of Law; because, Real People live in a 'condition of togetherness', and each and everyone is 'Equal and Free'. But, don't fool yourself, we are in deep trouble; normal linguistic usage, or, normal political and Social terms are being 'changed', 'modified', 'confused', and, unfortunately, we have reached a 'daily-stage' where we cannot distinguish between 'reality' and 'bull-shit'. The stage for Real News has been destroyed. There is no longer a connection between the 'Media' and what is happening 'Up There'. The People at the Bottom are being manipulated; the Culprits?, the so-called 'Leaders at the Top'! Its time to remember 'parts' of the First Amendment; "the right of the People.... to assemble ...and ..to Petition for redress of grievances." That, is the Right of Revolution.