If Democratic Government is established to "promote the general Welfare", it must distinguish between the 'Corporate Nature' and Human Nature.

If Democratic Government is established to Promote the General Welfare", it must distinguish between the 'Corporate nature' and Human Nature. Of course, it will be claimed that's what the Court has done in deciding that a Corporation is a 'Person' in 'contemplation of Law'. Certainly, 'Economic Persons' are important to an Economy that 'must be' 'Successful'. It allows for a consolidation of 'effort', of 'production' and of 'products' and at the same time, 'increases' the 'Size' of the 'economic person'. But, a 'Legal Fiction' is not 'Real' by any stretch of the imagination. Isn't it clear that a 'created Legal Entity', or 'Person' is a Total Fiction even if its called a 'Legal Fiction' that 'exists' only in 'contemplation of Law'. Slowly, but surely, the concept acquires a 'Patina of Reality'. Listen carefully; I'm not against the 'Corporate Nature'; the concept may be necessary, but I am against the continued 'elaboration' and 'creation' of 'Real Human Qualities' which transforms the fiction into the 'Real', e.g. Citizens United. That attitude can only be attributed to the fact that 'economic gain', or, 'Money and Profits', follows the increase of 'Productivity' and 'Size' of the 'Economic Monster'. Corporations are not Greedy, The Real Individuals behind the 'Corporate Veil' are the greedy ones. Of course, that's what creates the so-called 1%. It creates a tremendous 'imbalance' in the Economy. So, where does the economy serve the 'General Welfare'? The Economy is a 'Part' of a Democracy. First, distinguish the difference in the 'Motors' that 'move' each separate 'Entity'. Then understand that 'Government' governs the 'Economy' as well as the 'People'; Then understand that the People are 'Real' and the 'Corporate nature' is a 'Legal Fiction'; Then understand that if the Economy is Part of the Democracy, so is the 'Corporate Nature'; Hence, stop making the Corporate Nature so 'Real' that it becomes more important than a 'Real Human Being'. Corporations enable 'Greed' to 'hold hostage' a 'Medium of Exchange'. We need a more 'Balanced Economy' and less 'Party Loyalty' in the Supreme Court. Where are the 'Real States-persons'?

A Democratic Government that authorizes the creation of Legal Fictions must make the Fictions Democratic.

A Democratic Government that authorizes the creation of Legal Fictions ( Corporations) must create those fictions in a 'Democratic Form' and these Corporations must also 'act and live' democratically. All the 'Real People' at the 'Bottom' of a 'Democratic Form' of Government are expected to 'lead Lives' in a 'democratic manner' and according to 'Law'. The People must 'live' according to 'Principles of Freedom and Equality' and in accordance with Law. Since Law created the Legal Fiction, and since the Supreme court decided they were 'Persons' and were entitled to protection by the Constitution, they can also create a Fiction and require that that it live Democratically. Corporations are necessary to the economy. It allows the 'concentration' of economic activity and it gives them an incomparable 'economic Grasp'; and it allows them to achieve a 'tremendously huge Size'. No 'Real Person' in the Social can compete 'economically' with a Legal Fiction; nor can a Real Person 'Outlive' them. ( They can 'voluntarily dissolve' themselves and recreate themselves again under a different Name) No Real Human Being can do that. Real Democracy demands that they should lead democratic Lives also. They should be required to organize their 'functions', as 'Persons', in a manner that fits a more 'comprehensive description' of 'Democratic Economic Activity'. After all, a 'healthy economy' should benefit the 'whole Social' in a Democracy; and one reason there's a 1% is the increased 'economic Grasp' of the Corporation and the 'Individual Greed' that accompanies it. Of course, 'Real Individuals' are behind the 'incorporation process' and the Greed is a 'real Greed' by Real Individuals. Don't kid yourself, the 1% exists and they are Real Individuals and they are all 'Incorporated'. Now, be very careful, I'm not suggesting some 'Redistribution Scheme', I'm suggesting a 'Democratic scheme' where 'Legal Fictions' have more 'Democratic Duties' and where they are 'not allowed' to act and behave as 'Autocrats'. After all, they live in a 'Democracy'. If the Court is calling them 'Persons'; make them like 'Real Persons'. Allow them to 'live' as 'Real persons' do. Real Persons serve Democracy and the 'Common Good'; So should Corporations. Where are the Real Politicians?

A Big Problem with Democracy is that the 'Representatives' in the Offices at the Top come from the Bottom.

A Big problem with Democracy is that the 'Representatives' at the Top come from the Bottom. Of course, in a Peoples Government, the positions of 'Power' are filled from the 'Bottom'; truly a Government "of the People", "by the People" and "for the People". The problematic arises from the fact that the Individuals who wish to serve in that capacity sometimes are not qualified. Once an Individual ascends to the Positions of Power, he or she is considered a 'Public Servant'. A 'Public Servant' is considered a 'Servant of the People'; of 'all the people'. Meanwhile, the people at the Bottom have divided themselves into 'Democrats' and 'Republicans'. This division into Political Parties 'fractures' the 'public sphere' and also requires 'Party loyalty'. Being loyal to ones Party becomes an important factor in deciding 'how to Govern'; governing the 'Many' becomes governing by 'Republican' or 'Democratic' Ideology. Either Ideology could become a 'proper way' to Govern, i.e., either way 'could be' considered 'Democratic', in a Real sense. But, if Corporations, Business Entities, or CEO's get involved with 'Representative Government', they will not be able to Govern with 'Business Principles'. Why not? Simply, they all function with a different 'Motor'. Of course, Business, Corporations, CEO's, could function in the Political Sphere, if they wished. But, they must be 'qualified' to do so. Its not so easy to go from 'one Motor' to the 'Other'. If the two Principles are 'Mixed', the Government will 'Deconstruct'. The 'Political Entity' runs the danger of becoming a 'Business Entity'. The goal 'changes' from Governing a Democracy to 'running' a Business Entity, or, a Corporation. Where are the 'Real Politicians'?

'Real Democracy' is difficult. Why? Because some Real Individuals are too busy getting a 'Piece of the Pie'.

Real Democracy is difficult because it depends on the Real Individuals at the Bottom of the 'Three Branch arrangement' of Governing. Democratic Government is Triadic in Nature; the Top is the Executive; the bottom are the 'Many People' and the 'sides' of the Triangle are the 'adjudicators' of 'Constitutionality'. They are appointed to the Judicial Branch. The Division of Government into Three Branches seems to be a proper approach for acquiring a Democratic Result. So, what happened? Well, the People or the Individuals in the 'Condition of Togetherness' divided themselves up into 'Groups', or 'Political Parties', and began to view Politics in a so-called 'Conservative view' and a so-called 'liberal view'. Why is it that, if you have a 'roomful of Individuals', one of the first things they do is divide themselves into Groups or Political Parties. Well, we can always hope that if the 'Condition of Togetherness is 'democratic' in nature, that the divisions will still retain their 'democratic nature'. But, is that the case; are both 'Democrats' and 'Republicans' democratic? If so; then the 'means whereby' a Political Goal is 'achieved' might be 'different', but the 'End Result' would still be 'democratic'. Unfortunately, the Ship of State is not being driven by a 'Political engine'; its being driven by an 'Economic Engine', or by 'profits and Money', or by The 'Forbes List'; or by 'Corporate America'; or simply by the '1%'. Corporations, or Legal Fictions, are not real Human Beings, they're 'economic tools' or 'economic Fictions', but they are protected by 'Constitutional Law'. The Courts decision in 'Citizens United' even allows them to 'participate in politics'. A Three Branch Democracy cannot be driven with an Economic Engine. It must be driven with a Political Engine; a Democratic Engine wherein the 'Freedom and Equality' of each real individual is 'structured' and 'protected'. Today's Democracy is being driven by CEO's who, apparently, know nothing about Democracy. Our Democracy is De-Constructing at the Top. Usually, a 'Government' Deconstructs at the Bottom. But, today the very 'adhesive' that keeps a 'Democracy viable', Three Branch Government, is deconstructing at the Top. Where are the Real Politicians?

In a Real Democracy, Political Power emanates from the Bottom and Institutionalizes at the Top.

In a Real Democracy, Political Power 'emanates' from the 'Bottom' and 'Institutionalizes' at the Top. The Top becomes an Institution of Power; but only because the People have 'granted' it. The so-called 'Power' at the Bottom arise from the 'Uniqueness of the Human Condition' and because every Human Being, within any Nation, and regardless of Race, Color or Creed, should 'enjoy and express' his/her Freedom and Equality'. The human Condition cannot be 'changed'; She/He will always be an expression of 'Human Life'. Politics does not create Life, it only 'Governs' the 'Many People' at the Bottom of the 'Institution'. To the contrary, a Political System can always be changed or modified because it is a Political Institution established for the sole Purpose of 'Governing'. It has no other Purpose for existing. Every Democratic political System must employ 'political principles' that protects the Freedom and Equality of the 'Real Individual' that it Governs. The Top has Political Power but, only in a 'Representative Manner' and only for a short Period of Time. After their Time is Up, 'they' are like you and I, Politically Powerless. Of course, the 1% has 'influence', but never Power, and the 1% is the result of a Capitalistic form of Economics. Capitalism is driven by an entirely different 'Engine', Profits, Monies, and the 'Hoarding' of a Medium of Exchange. Of course, the Hoarding includes ownership of Commercial Properties that generate 'more profits' for the further 'Fattening' of the 1%. 'Greed' generates 'more Greed'; there's no stopping it. The only way to control this economic, 'lop-sided' condition is to 'require', by law, the 'Surreal Legal Fictions' to 'exist' and 'live' a more 'democratic Life'. If, Real Individuals are required to live democratically and within the parameters of Law, why can't the Corporations or Legal Fictions? Where are the Real Politicians?

The 'basic' tension between the One and the Many is the same as the Tension between a Government and its People.

The 'basic' tension between the 'One' and the 'Many' is the same as the tension between 'a Government' and 'its People'. Of course, there are Many different types of Governments, but the People are 'all' 'Human Beings' and they are all the 'Same'. Nevertheless, all the Forms of government 'exhibit' a 'Basic Relation' between the 'Top and the Bottom'. The Top is always the Institution of Power and the Bottom is always the Institution of 'the People'. The Top is 'Government', or 'Governors', the bottom is always the Governed. The Top is 'One', the Bottom is the 'Many'. The 'further elaboration' of that Basic Relation gives rise to the different 'forms' of the 'State' or the 'Nation' and the different forms of 'Governments' and to the different 'Disciplines of Governing' or simply,'Politics'. 'Kingdoms' didn't have that much of a 'Politics', nor do Autocracies. In those forms of Governing, 'People', 'in general', do not enter the 'equation of Governing'; people are 'tolerated', because they are not considered 'Free and Equal', or to put it differently, they 'don't have a say-so' in the Government to which they were born. In a Democracy the people are considered 'Free and Equal' and hence, they not only have a 'say-so' in Government, but they are the 'Very Source' of the 'attribution of Power' to the Institution of the 'Top of Government'. If there are 'No People' at the 'Bottom', there's 'no one' to Govern. In such a case, from where does the Top get its Power? The Divine Right of Kings claimed they got it from 'The Divinity'. That doesn't work any more. The Autocrat usually 'inherits' it, or gets it by 'force' but, if there are 'no People', who does he Rule? Is he still an 'Autocrat'? Is the 'bully' on Campus, still a Bully; if there is 'no Campus'? The issue I want to clarify is "from where does the 'Institution of Government' gets its Power to Govern? Of course, in a Democracy, the 'People' are the very source of the 'attribution of Power' to the 'Top'. That gives rise to an 'electoral Process' and that gives rise to a very 'important process'; Elections. 'Elections' is what gives rise to 'Politics'; the Art of Politics; Dirty Politics; 'Politically Correct'; Electoral Colleges; etc.; so you see, its not that simple and don't kid yourself, 'Democratic Elections' are not 'without problems', and every so-called 'Democratic election' is not a 'guarantee' that the 'Governing' will be 'Democratic'. No wonder People say, "never discuss Politics while your eating". Where are the real Politicians?

Why do Economists and Capitalists want to become Politicians?

Why do Economists and Capitalists want to become Politicians? Well, there's probably lots of reasons, but the main reason is that they already have lots of Money but they do not have 'Power'. They 'crave' being on the Forbes List, and they own lots of 'Big Buildings', but they do not have Political Power. Some are 'famous', 'respected', some even have 'influence' but, in reality they have no Political Power. Police Officers have more power than 'being Rich' has. I recently read a phrase that went, "We need more Economic Democracy". Well, doesn't That sound like an oxymoron? A Democracy is driven by Freedom and Equality and Capitalism is driven by Profits and Money. Capitalism can not be driven with 'freedom and Equality', try it!; and Democracy can not be driven with 'Profits and Money'; I was going to write, try it!, but unfortunately, we are in the midst of "Government by CEOs". Not only has 'Capitalism' taken over the 'reins of Government' but, they have also created 'artificial economic entities' called "Corporations" ( the Law calls them Legal Fictions) that are also considered 'Real Persons', like you and I, and that can 'contribute' to political campaigns ( Citizens United) and which have a huge 'economic grasp'. These new so-called 'Persons', or, 'Human Beings are protected by the Constitution. But, isn't that a little bit like Alice in Wonderland? I mean, they don't really exist, yet, they have a huge 'influence' in our Economy and Society. Power? No!, influence, and it can be said that even a Legal Fiction does not have Power, it only has influence; lots of influence. We have misplaced the 'Clear Distinction' between 'Democracy' and 'Economics','Capitalism', and 'Money'. Could that be the reason that the 1% has infiltrated the Political World? 'Politics' is about the Top of the Institution of Power; in a Democracy, it can only be driven by 'Freedom and Equality', and that is the 'only source of Power' in the World; the 'Top of Government'. Is it possible that the 1%, realizing that they 'do not have Power', now want to go into 'Politics' to 'acquire Power'? Well, I guess we can say that, because the Top of Government is 'replete with CEOs'. The problem now, that becomes more clear everyday, is that now, that they're driving the Ship of State, they don't know what to do! They have the 'wrong Motor'! Where are the Real Politicians? There has to be someone 'out there' that can stop thinking about 'making more Money'; and that has the 'Political Knowledge' to drive the 'Ship of State'. Political Knowledge and Capitalistic Knowledge are not the same and they have different motors. Those Motors must be kept separate; and they must be used 'properly'. We need Real Leaders.

A 'Form" of Government 'Resolves' and 'Institutionalizes' the ancient dilemma of the One and the Many.

A Form of Government Resolves and Institutionalizes the ancient dilemma of the One and the Many. The One is the Top of the institution and the Bottom is the Many or the Bottom of the Institution. The Top is Power and the Bottom is the 'Many People' at the Bottom of Government. A Form of Government is a structure of Power. Of course, 'Governments' take many Forms; from Kingdoms, Autocracies, Oligarchies, Plutocracies, Democracy; Tribes and even Families. Of course, it can also be said that Family and even Tribes are not about Power, but nevertheless, its about a 'structure' or 'Form' of 'Governance'; or, 'How to get along with each 'Other'. The Institution of Government is for the 'sole purpose' of Governing. We would not have an Institution of Government, if it were not for the so-called dilemma of the One and the Many, 'recognized' in ancient times. Why should 'One' subject the 'Many' to a Form of Government? Stated differently, why should a 'Free' and 'Equal' human Being, exactly as the Guy next to you, need a Government or 'require Governing'? Of course, if 'Human Interactions' were Ideal, we would not require Governing. It should be obvious that the 'Many' different States, Nations, Countries, do not see 'eye to eye'. Its worse than that; the Many People in any One Nation do not see 'eye to eye'. So, if we cannot 'hold together' as 'Nations' ( Internationally) how are we going to hold together as a 'People'? (Nationally). Or, vice-versa. Of course, the source of the 'Real Dilemma' in the International sphere, as well, as the National sphere, is the Real Individual. All Nations require Economies and Capitalism is not a bad Form of an Economy. But Capitalism would not assume the Form it has taken, if it were not for a 'Medium of Exchange'. That Medium is Money, and Money is a 'quantification of value'. The Problem of the One and the Many is 'transferred' to the 'Economy' and the 'Greedy pursuit' of a 'Quantified form' of the 'Medium of exchange'; Money. Today, Money Governs. The 1% governs. The issue now becomes, how much Money do you have, or, where are you on the Forbes List? Do you have enough Money to 'live', is their such a thing as 'Homeless', as 'Hungry'. How can such 'conditions' exist in a Wealthy Nation? Its Simple. The Top of Government is being 'Run' by CEO's who are so preoccupied with the Economy, that the 'Top of Government' is 'not Governing'. A CEO mentality cannot Govern a Democracy. We need Real States-Persons; Real Politicians. The Top of Democratic Government is de-constructing. Where are the Real Politicians?

A Democratic government is not a Business.

A Democratic Government is not a Business; its a Political Institution established for the 'sole purpose' of Governing. A Political Institution has a 'political Form' and that form is 'described' in the Constitution. A Democratic form of Government is a Government "of the People"; "by the People"; and "for the People". In other words, Democratic Government is 'Representative Government'. There is no other 'reason' for the existence of a Democratic government. If there were 'no Peoples', their is no need for a 'Democratic Government'. Whereas, a Business Entity is established for the sole purpose of making Profits; lots of Profits. The Business Corporation is 'created' by Law for the purpose of consolidating Profits and increasing the 'economic grasp' of the corporate structure. That's why they are considered as 'Persons' and are protected by Constitutional Law. Of course, the Law also considers them as 'Legal Fictions' and are deemed 'existent' only in 'contemplation of Law', and incidentally, can exist 'perpetually'. Is it any wonder that no 'Real Individual' can 'compete' with them, nor can Real Individuals 'exist perpetually'. Now listen very carefully; an Economy needs business corporations to amass great Profits; however a Democracy does not need the 1%. Consequently; a Corporate CEO has no business in Politics. A CEO thinks in economic terms only and has no Political knowledge. There might be an exception to this last statement, but its unlikely that a Millionaire or Billionaire is also a 'Good Statesman'. We've had a few, but you can count them on the fingers of one hand( and you won't need all your fingers). How sad, a Government more concerned with 'shuffling Money'; destroying existing 'Economic Programs'; increasing Corporate Profits; reducing Corporate Taxes, is 'not concerned' with the 'General Welfare' of its People. That's the kind of 'business thinking', or 'CEO thinking' that leads to Oligarchy; Plutocracy; or the 'fattening' of the 1%. Where are the Real Statesmen?

A Democracy can Govern an Economy; but, an Economy cannot Govern a Democracy.

A Democracy can Govern an Economy; but an Economy cannot Govern a Democracy. An Economy is always 'Motored' by Profits, Money and Size. Lacking these three components, an Economy would not be a 'Successful One'. Hence, the only approach 'Government by Economy' can take, would be to further 'fatten' the 1%. In other words, a Democracy would 'self-destruct', if the Economy was to 'Drive' the Ship of State. It should be obvious, that a Government by Economy would never translate into a 'Government by a 99%'. As I've pointed out, the 1% will never be increased, but it would be a 'Fatter' 1%. The 1% get 'Fatter' but 'never increases' the Percentage. The only way to 'change the Percentage' would be to have a Democratic Government driven by 'Freedom and Equality' of 'each and every Real Individual' in the 'Condition of Togetherness'. We must become 'practical' and include every 'Real Individual' within the 'circumference of Governing'. In other words; we must 'Quantify' the 'democratic process' so as to include 'each and every' Real Individual in the Equation of Democratic Government. Democratic Government includes each and every Real Individual, living Next to Each Other, which includes the 'Freedom' and 'Equality' of Everyone in the 'Condition of togetherness'. Now, a Democratic Government can Govern an Economy. However, the Economy must undergo 'Some Changes". Firstly; the Social and the Economy must stop treating Corporations as if they were Real. They are not Real and they create a huge 'imbalance' in the 'Economy', the 'Social', and Democracy. Corporations are Legal Fictions and they 'cohere' only as Imaginary, verbal, Legal Constructs. Now, please listen very carefully!! They are 'absolutely necessary' to the Economy. But, as are all Real Citizens; they 'also' need to be 'better Citizens', 'more Democratic', and, if they are 'artificial Human beings' they should be better 'controlled' by the 'Democratic Economic Process'. What could possibly be wrong with making Corporations better Citizens? After all, they are allowed to 'contribute money' to the Political process; and lets face it, if there's a War, they don't have to go! ......Where are the Real Politicians?

The 'Economy' takes over Government; while 'Government' consolidates its 'Gains' and 'transforms' Society..

The 'Economy' has taken over the 'Government'; and the 'Government' is rapidly consolidating its 'Gains'. The 1% will be 'Fatter'; Money, Profits and 'Big' becomes the 'New Social'. Government by CEO's and 'Legal Fictions' takes over and Individual 'Freedom and Equality' goes out the Window. Now, closely watch 'Greed' separate and 'classify' the Real Individuals into the 'Haves' and the 'Have-Nots'( 1% and the 99%). Directly and Indirectly, we have a 'Government' of the Rich. Welcome to Plutocracy. Before this, we assumed we lived in a Plutocracy; now, its unquestionable. The New Tax Law rewards the 'Legal Fictions' and the Rich and, as usual, the 'Others'( 99%) are given a 'small taste' for a 'while' which will be taken back, later, by the 'Fatter' 1%. We have become a Society of New Social 'outcomes' that will be 'determined' by the 'Incomes'. We now live in an 'Alice in Money-Land' and the sad part is that we actually 'believe in it'. 'Money', 'Profits', and 'Size' are an 'illusion' as are all Legal Fictions. Money, was supposed to be a Medium of Exchange, an 'invented currency', since one could not 'exchange' a Horse for a Donkey, or, a Cat for a Dog. But, the 'value' of 'each' could be 'exchanged','sold', or 'bought', and a 'Profit' could be made. Value, or money, used to be based on a 'Gold' Standard; no longer the case. Money is a 'Total Fiction'. Since 'Economic Reality' uses Legal Fictions and invented Economic Fictions, to determine economic 'classes', I sometimes wonder, if all 'Real Individuals', I mean 'Everyone', were literally 'Freezing' from an extreme 'Cold Weather'; if they would 'set fire' to all the Paper Money in existence to 'stay alive'; or, would they 'die' instead of burning their paper Money? (No longer on the Forbes List.) Oh well, enough of that. But, when our 'whole existence' is driven by 'legal and economic fictions', its time to revamp our Value System. Where are our Political Leaders; Leaders that really know HOW to Govern; HOW to take care of all the People, and not just some of the People, and all the 'Money'.

Corporate Principles cannot Govern a Democracy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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