Friday, January 31, 2020
In a Political Entity, the 'Top' is 'necessary'; How is the 'Form' of Government justified?
In a Political Entity,the 'Top of Power' is 'Necessary'; all Political Entities have their own 'Top' and 'Form' of Government. Why is there a difference? There are many Forms of 'Government'; some 'Forms' don't even 'look like' or resemble a 'Government', as we know it. Some, like the Family; we must surmise, grew out of a 'Closeness' between the 'Individuals'; and some among other Individuals being born in 'proximity' to each Other; like a 'Tribe or Group'. Then something must have happened; a particular 'land area' began to 'Feel' like 'Home' and then 'began' to be considered 'as Home'. My Land; our land; It was 'Given a Name' and whether 'mental' or 'actual', the 'circumference and size' was 'delineated' and called 'Our Home'. The above 'sequence' can't be justified, but the process must have been 'similar'. Different 'Races' came into being and different 'Areas' acquired a certain 'Identity' and 'Independence'. The 'Immigrant was Born'. A Human Being who will never understand the trajectory, acquires an 'Identify' and 'must survive' in the World. Of course, 'Human Kind' begins to establish control over his /her Land and 'Nations' are Born. 'Identifies' come into existence, then 'control', then 'Power at the Top'. Politics is Born. Since all Human Beings are Equally Human; 'no 'One' is 'Superior' to Another. Of course, 'Nations' are 'Institutions' and justify their 'existence' and their 'authority' differently. A 'Political Entity' takes 'Form' and the 'Institutional Power' at the 'Top' becomes defined; Monarchy; Autocracy', Oligarchy; Plutocracy, and much later, 'Democracy'. 'Power' at the 'Top' and the 'Many Peoples' at the 'Bottom'. From the 'Divine Right of Kings' to 'Government of the People', 'by the People' and 'For the People'. Only a Democracy respects the 'Freedom and Equality' of 'each and every' Real Individual at the Bottom. Hence the need to 'transfer authority' to 'Govern' to the 'Top'; 'Representative Government is Born', but 'only' for a 'short period of time'. The Center of Gravity of 'Governing' in a 'Democracy' is always the 'Many Peoples' at the 'Bottom'. The 'Top' is always 'Representative'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
The Relation of the Top and the Bottom arose from 'Necessity' and the 'Need for Government'.
The Relation of the Top and the Bottom arose from 'Necessity' and 'Eventually' for the 'need of a 'Political Entity'. Obviously. 'Many Peoples' cannot 'Govern themselves'. The 'Political Entity' must be 'organized' in a manner where the 'Many' or the 'Governed' have a say-so in the 'Form' of Government. That's a Democracy. Since all 'Real Human Beings' are 'Equal and Free', no one Human Being is more qualified by virtue of just being Human to become a Leader. Hence, some criteria by which a Leader is 'chosen' must exist. But, where is it? Anyone can Run for Office, but what are the qualifications of that Person. Of course, everyone knows that's the 'Purpose' of a 'Campaign', but most Campaigns' are reduced to 'empty Promises'. But, that's what we call 'Politically Correct'. That's 'Empty' and 'Insincere'. That's not what I'm saying. If one listens to the arguments of the Senate and House, the Language and Motivations for such 'Leadership' are not being discussed. The motivations have to be 'relatively selfless' and a Leader must have a 'comprehensive' knowledge of the 'Real Political situation', and, very important, the possession of a 'Political Vocabulary'. How can an 'Economic Dialogue' be used to 'make comprehensive' Political moves? It can't. That's an Economic move and Politics does include 'Economics', but 'not to the exclusion' of a 'Political Vocabulary'. The 'basis and Nature' of a 'Political Entity' is Governed by a Political 'Vocabulary' and not 'solely' by an 'Economic One'. Leadership in the 'Business World' differs from Leadership in the 'Political World'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The 'Relation' of the Top to the Bottom does not always include the 'Many Peoples' at the Bottom.
The 'Relation' of the Top to the Bottom does not always 'include' the 'Many Peoples' at the Bottom. All Governments have a 'Top with Power' and a Bottom with the 'Many'. The Relation of the 'One' and the 'Many' exists in all 'Forms of Governments'. But, many distinctions arise when it comes to the Form of the 'Political Entity' and the 'Many Peoples' at the 'Bottom'. All 'Tops' have Power to Govern. One cannot have a 'Top' of Power without a 'Bottom' of 'Peoples'. But again, the Peoples are the 'Governed', and one must ask, do they have any 'Political Rights' and if so. from where do they get these Rights? Of course, a Government is an 'Institution' and not a 'Natural Phenomena' but, the 'Peoples', whether at the Top or the Bottom are equally 'Human'. As Human Beings, all are the 'same' and one 'cannot assume' that any 'One' Human is 'Greater' than the 'Other'. Again, Power to 'Rule' is 'different' from 'Power to Govern'. One important feature is that 'Power' is an 'Institutional Phenomena' and in the 'Democratic Form', the Top gets its Power to 'Govern' from the 'Peoples at the Bottom', through the 'Ballad Box'. The 'Institution of Government' is 'authorized to Govern' by the 'Constitution' and the 'Many Peoples' at the 'Bottom'. An Autocratic Form of Government does not Govern; it Rules. That means the 'Peoples' at the Bottom do not have any 'Political Rights' to participate in the act of 'Institutional Rule'. Of course, 'Democratic forms' can also 'fall' into that quandary. An Individual, 'unsophisticated and unqualified' in the workings of Government can be voted into Office and She/He may try to 'Rule' instead of 'Govern'. Simply from his lack of knowledge of Politics. This happens when an individual does not 'understand', or simply doesn't care, that 'Democratic Government' is about 'serving the Peoples' at the Bottom and not about the 'mere exercise' of 'Political Power'. Political Power does not exist except as an Institution and in the Democratic Form of Government, the 'Peoples' at the 'Bottom' transfers that 'Institutional Right' to Govern by means of the Ballad Box. Of course, many things could go wrong, but there should be some sort of qualifications to run for Public Office. When Trump was asked what qualified him to Run; he said "I build big Buildings". Governing establishes a 'Relation' between the Top and the Bottom and that Relation must be used to 'Serve the People'.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
The most important Relation in a Political Entity is the relation of the Top to the Bottom.
The most important Relation in a 'Political Entity' is the 'Relation' of the 'Top to the Bottom'. If we are talking 'Politics' or 'Political Entities', we are talking about a 'Structure' or a 'Form of Organization' that allows for 'Governing' the 'Many' by 'One' or the 'Few'. The Top always has 'Power' and the 'Bottom' is the 'Governed' or the 'Ruled'. But, many other 'factors' enter into the Relation. Every Political Entity must also have a 'Social' and an 'Economy'. No 'large group' of 'Human Beings' can 'hold together' without some 'form' of 'Political Organization' and it has gotten to the point where the 'Economic Arena' has acquired importance. These 'factors' all 'effect the Social', and the 'Political'. The importance of the Economic is unquestioned. But, one must ask, why? Simply, the Political is under authority of the 'Political Form' of the Nation, while the Economic is 'Capitalistic' and whose 'Unique Productive Form' is somewhat 'unrestrained'. A Nation cannot survive without an 'Economy' and therein lies a subtle 'danger'. The 'Economic' permeates all the 'Real Individuals' at the Bottom. That's why the Supreme Court created a 'Person" in contemplation of Law' protected by the Constitution. An Individual lives within the 'political Form' of the Government, but is not always in contact with its 'Institutional Nature'; while the 'Economic' permeates every 'moment' of an 'Individuals Life'. We cannot survive without Government, but we cannot survive 'one day' without the 'Economic'. Its very easy for a 'Political Entity' to be dominated by the 'Nature' of a 'Capitalistic Economy'. If the Economy is Capitalistic, 'economic production' becomes 'very important' and the 'Corporate Nature' seeps into the 'Political' and acquires 'dominance'. No 'Real Individual' can compete with a Social formed by 'Corporate Structures' or 'Legal Persons' or 'Legal Fictions'. So now, we use our Time to Count our Money and forget about our Freedom and Equality. We literally 'create' a 'Class Society' by 'embracing abstract Fictions' called Money. The Economic 'Pours in' and the 'Freedom and Equality' goes out the Window. Where are the Real Politicians?
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
In a Political Entity, the Media and its Objectivity is very important.
In any Political Entity, the 'Media' and its 'Objectivity' is very important. Without a 'Media', the 'Bottom' would never know what the Top is doing, and often times, there are things that the 'Top' does not want the 'Bottom' to know. All Political Entities create a 'Relationship' between the Top and the Bottom and the proper function of the Media is to keep the Bottom informed about the 'functions of the Top of Power'. Its a very important 'Political Relation' and one that establishes a certain 'Political Relationship'; in a Democracy, between the 'Representatives' at the Top and the 'Many Peoples' at the Bottom. The function of the media is to monitor this 'Relation' and report it to the People at the Bottom. Without the Media, the Bottom would never know what is happening at the Top of Power and the Top would never know what the Bottom is thinking or doing. Of course, the most important Requirement the Media has is to be 'Objective' about the Reportage. But, the Problem that inheres in such a Relation is that the Top is the 'One' and the Bottom is the 'Many'. There's that old, 'ancient Problematic' about the 'relation' between the 'One and the Many'. The One and the Many is an essential relation of Government. It must exist. But we've discovered that in the formation of our Democracy, the first thing the Representatives did was to divide into 'Political Parties' each with a different 'Political Ideology'. Already we have a difference. Now, ask yourself, if the division was a "Party Division" into Democratic Political Ideology, why cant the Parties act 'Democratically'. Why is there so much animosity between the 'Parties' that they argue about 'Procedures' instead of Substance? The quest is for the 'Truth' of purported 'Political activity' and not about what can be 'withheld' from the 'Peoples at the Bottom'. Who do the Parties Represent? Why are the 'People' confused by shifting 'Political Talk' that does not address the 'Real Issues'. The Real Issue is about 'Competency' and 'Leadership'. A Nation cannot be 'driven' with 'Economic Principles'. Where are the 'Real Politicians'.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
In a Democracy: when the 'Top' acts arbitrarily; it no longer represents the Bottom.
In a Democracy: when the 'Top' acts arbitrarily: it no longer represents the 'Bottom'. Democracy is a 'Representative' Government and 'Leaders at the Top should Represent all the 'Peoples at the Bottom'. 'Shuffling Government Funds' from Military Funds, to build a 'Wall' that contributes to 'Isolationism' is not only, not Democratic; its dangerous. How can a Leader of the People who gets 'all his Political Power', only as a 'Representative of the People', endanger the 'very People' who elected him to 'Office'. That is not 'Democratic'; nor 'Republican'; that's not even 'Governing'; its closer to 'Ruling' a Nation. In a Democracy, 'Leaders' who do not have the 'Peoples Welfare' in mind should not be in 'positions of Leadership'. All 'Democratic Politics' is about 'Representing the People'. In a Democracy, there is no other reason for 'Politics' to exist. In a Democracy, the Bottom is Free and Equal and for that reason, 'Democratic Politics' becomes necessary. But, its 'Political Principles' that become necessary; not 'Economic Principles' and not 'Arbitrary' and 'Pet Projects' of 'so-called Leadership'. To use 'Political Office' for 'Personal Gains' and 'Personal Projects' is clearly a misuse of Political Power. In such cases, either a 'Representative Leader' does 'not Understand' or She/he is 'clearly using' the Elected Office for 'Political Gain'. In the first case, the 'So called' Leader does not 'Understand' Political Principles at all, and in the Other, the Leader does not have the 'Selflessness' required for 'Leadership'. In either case, that kind of 'Politics' leads to a 'Disorganized Bottom' and that raises the issue whether the 'Political Parties', will 'cling' to their 'Ideology' or whether they will try to 'benefit' from the 'mayhem and confusion' caused be the 'Top of Power'.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
When the Top of Power 'destabilizes' in a Democracy, the 'Bottom' begins to 'splatter'.
When the Top of Power 'destabilizes' in a 'Democracy', the Bottom begins to 'splatter' in every direction. No longer a 'cohesive Bottom' of 'Freedom and Equality', the bottom becomes 'unmanageable and antagonistic'. The general sense of stability weakens and the different 'Races' and 'belief systems' begin to 'turn' against each other. Democracy has Power at the Top, but if the Top does not exercise its Power in a 'proper way', there is 'nothing' to hold the Bottom together. That occurs when the Top is governed by 'economic Principles' or when there's a lack of 'Political Knowledge' at the helm. Governments, all Governments, whether Democratic or Not, are 'Political Entities' and when they are not 'Governed' or 'Ruled' by their 'Political Ideology', they 'weaken' and 'eventually disintegrate'. But, if the Political Ideology holds together, there is a possibility for their 'Bottom' to hold together. Governments as 'Political Entities', or 'Real Governing Agencies' have a better chance of 'living in a Condition of 'Political Togetherness' then 'Billions of Individuals' living without any kind of Governing Principles. Why is it that Different Political Ideologies can live together in the World, while Billions of Individuals cannot. The answer is Politics. But Political Leaders must learn to hold their Nations together and 'resolve' Political Differences with 'Political Principles' and not 'Economic Principles' or 'Personal Inclinations'. 'Political Entities' are 'Huge' and should be 'disciplined Entities', while Individuals have 'less' Political Inclinations then do 'Political Entities'. An 'Individuals' 'immediate concerns' are more attuned to 'Personal Life-Styles' and they leave 'Political Concerns' to the 'Political Realm'. An Individual cannot hold together a Political Entity, while a Political Entity can hold together the 'Many' Individuals at the Bottom. The Issues are issues of 'Political Entities', 'Political Power', and 'Politics'. In a Democracy, that requires a 'thorough Knowledge' of Political Principles and the 'Right Spirit' for 'Governing'. In a Democracy a 'Leader' cannot 'Govern' with 'Personal Inclinations'. A 'Leader' needs a thorough Knowledge of 'Political Principles' and 'Politics'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Friday, January 3, 2020
Democracy is a 'functional discipline' that 'Institutionalizes' the 'Bottom' as an expresseion of 'Freedom and Equality'.
Democracy is a 'functional discipline' that 'Institutionalizes' the 'Bottom' as an expression of 'Freedom and Equality'. How is this to be accomplished? Of course, 'Political Discipline' is the discipline that must be made 'functional'. No other discipline will suffice. Economic disciplines are also necessary aspects of a 'Democratic Social'. But, economic discipline 'cannot drive' a democracy of 'Freedom and Equality'. It can drive, and does, the 'Corporate Economy' of 'Legal Fictions'. But, it has no control. The Corporate Society has torn loose from governmental Control and is pretty much on its own. Legal Fictions were created, as 'Persons' in 'contemplation of Law', for 'protection', but now they run 'amok'. Abusing their status as 'Constitutional Persons', their sole concern is always 'more and more' of the 'same'. But, the availability of their 'products' or 'services' never comes into view. The 'Business Corporation' needs to be re-designed. They need to be more responsible and they need to be 'more democratic'. After all, they got 'Constitutional Protection'; why not 'Democratic Duties' as all other 'Persons' in the 'Social' have. How can a Person at the Bottom, without any technical knowledge, participate in 'economic activity' ( work) if they are not equipped to function as 'technicians'. They say, many 'new jobs' are available, but only the 'Few' can 'function there'. The Business Corporation is not a 'Real Person' like you and I, so why should it get 'special treatment', or Constitutional Protection? Since, the Law has created the Business Corporation, why shouldn't they become 'more democratic'. Business Corporations are 'necessary', but so are 'Democratic Duties' of 'Freedom and Equality'. After all we are a 'Democracy'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Sunday, December 22, 2019
In a Democracy, the problematic is 'how to enable the 'Institutions' at the 'Bottom' to reach the 'Many'.
IN a Democracy, the problematic is 'how to establish 'Social Institutions' at the 'Bottom', that actually 'reach' and 'benefit' the 'Many'. Its relatively easy for the 'Top' to say the 'Bottom' is 'Free and Equal'. Many 'Autocracies' claim to be 'Democracies'. Of course along with the statement that everyone is 'Free and Equal' is the understanding that 'Law and Order' is also an absolute necessity. No 'One' can Govern 'Many' without there being in place the 'Social Institutions' and 'Law and Order'. Law and Order spells out the 'activities' that are 'prohibited' so as to allow the 'Acceptable' to become 'Institutionalized'. Those 'Acceptable Acts' become the 'Basic Activities' that becomes 'Institutionalized' into the 'Social'. Indirectly, 'Law and Order' establishes 'Social Mores' that become 'Socially acceptable' by prohibiting 'unlawful activity' among the 'Many'. The 'Individual' at the 'Bottom' is 'Free and Equal' and anyone who chooses to Run for 'Public Office' is 'Free' to do so. But, shouldn't there be some 'Requirements and Qualifications' to do so? At present, there is nothing to prohibit someone with 'Autocratic tendencies' from 'Running' for Public Office. Of course, such a tendency is not as obvious as one would think and that is not the 'sole characteristic' to 'guard' against. As we have pointed out, a '100% businessman' will possess certain 'Autocratic Tendencies' to operate a 'Corporate Fiction' successfully. Individuals who have never served the 'Public Good' can also have 'Autocratic tendencies'. No Individual who is a 'Corporate Success' is free from such 'unconscious motivations'. They all 'talk' about improving the 'Economy' but, in most cases, that ambition is limited to some 'favorable treatment' of some favorite 'Legal Fiction' or to giving 'Tax reductions' to the 'biggest Income Producers' in the 'Social'. What about Freedom and Equality, Racial Discrimination, or Class Discrimination? It never includes 'those Individuals' who need it the most or those activities that will 'Balance Out' the 'Social' into a more 'Healthy Social', or that 'Serves the "general Welfare", as provided by the Constitution. Where are the Real Politicians?
Sunday, December 15, 2019
The Ancient Problematic of 'The One and the Many' has evolved into the 'Few and the Many'.
The Ancient Problematic of 'The One and the Many' has evolved into the 'Few and the Many'. There has always been an Issue as to how any 'One Individual' can Govern the 'Many Individuals' at the Bottom. What does He or She posses that the Others do not. Of course, The Divine Right of Kings Form of Government relied on the fact that the King was Divine. At first, I imagine, their was a belief that the 'King and the Divine' were in touch with each Other. Later, there evolved a concept that the King had 'Two Bodies'. One was Divine and the other was 'Like Everyone Else'. The 'Divine Right of Kings' concept of 'Rule' comes from this arrangement. Other 'Forms of Government' evolved from this 'basic Concept'. The 'Autocratic' concept retained the idea that the 'Top Ruled the Bottom'. It didn't Govern, it Ruled. There are 'Many' different forms of Governing that retained this 'Line of Authority', but 'thinned it out' by creating 'Agencies' at the 'Top'. But, it was the 'Democratic Form' that really changed the 'Ancient Styles of Governing. Power was in the 'People' and they 'transferred it to the Top' by the Ballad Box and created a 'Three Branch Form' of Government. The Bottom are 'the People' or, the Legislative Branch; The Top is the Executive Branch; and the Third Branch is the Judiciary. This 'Form' allows 'Movement' from the 'Bottom' to the 'Top' of 'Power'. Hence, there was a limitation placed on how long any one Individual could serve in the 'Highest Office' in the Land. But, since any Individual at the Bottom could try to Serve in the Highest Office in the Land, other problems evolved. Was the 'Intent of the Individual' to 'Serve' the People, or to 'Rule' the People, or to 'Govern' the People in accordance with the 'Constitution'. As you can see, the 'Problematic' of the 'One and the Many' still 'visits us', but in a more 'Diluted Form'. It seems that if the 'Intent' is to 'Govern' according to the 'Constitution' and the 'Freedom and Equality' of 'every one Real Individual' at the Bottom, there would be no 'Racial Discrimination'. Real Freedom and Equality would reign. Legal Fictions ( Fictional 'Persons') like Corporations would not be 'favored' over 'Freedoms and Equalities'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The only thing that can be more powerfull than 'Political Correctness' is 'Creativity'.
The only thing that can be more 'Powerful' than 'Political Correctness' is a 'Creative Politics'. A Creative Politics can really tackle the Old Problematic of the 'One and the Many'; 'Power' at the 'Top' and 'The Many' at the 'Bottom'. An 'Autocratic Government' has 'Power at the Top' and 'People at the Bottom', but the formula is much 'simpler' than a 'Democratic Form'. In such cases, the 'Top has Power' and the 'Bottom' has no 'Freedom and Equality'; and if it does, its never spelled out. Hence, the Autocrat is Free to 'Rule' as he 'wishes'. A 'Real Democracy' has a 'Written Constitution' and the 'Organization of the Triadic Form of Governing' is spelled out in clear language. In a Democracy the Power is in the People at the Bottom and that Power is transferred to the Top via the ballot Box. Any one serving in High Office 'serves' the 'People at the bottom'. Of course, that creates many Problems, because that 'Ancient Problematic' raises its ugly head, viz: the One and the Many. But, that only allows room for the 'Creative Spirit'. Instead of 'just following' the Letter of the Constitution, the approach to Governing becomes 'Creative'; a Creativity that does not depart from the terms of the Constitution. No Longer just 'Politically Correct', but a 'True Spirit' to 'Serve' the People at the Bottom. A Political Entity that actually 'Serves' the People. Of Course, the Bottom is a Multiplicity of Peoples and that makes the Political Task of the 'Top' much more Difficult. No easy Task, the Top must become 'Creative', but within the 'Bounds' established by the Constitution. 'Political Correctness' is mere compliance with certain 'Political Practices'. Its 'empty', 'vacuous', and 'insincere'. 'True Politics' 'serves' the People and tries to establish 'Institutions' at the 'Bottom' that will 'protect and 'develop' the 'Freedom and Equality' of the 'Individual'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Monday, December 9, 2019
Politics is 'not Science'; nor Art, but it's 'Creative' and hence 'closer' to an 'Art form'.
Politics is 'not Science', nor Art, but it's 'Creative' and hence 'closer' to an 'Art Form'. The 'Creative aspect' of Politics requires that the 'Top of Power' should exercise a little 'creativity' to 'Serve' the 'Needs' of the 'Social' and every 'Real Individual' that 'constitutes it'. Of course, that's a 'Tall Order'. How can an 'Institutional Top' possibly 'Serve Millions of Individuals'. We must be careful not to confuse 'Real Individuals' with the 'Condition of Togetherness' in which the 'Social' exists. The 'needs' of the Social does not necessarily mean the 'Needs' of Each and 'every' 'Real Individual' in the 'Social'. Of course, all Real Individuals are Free and Equal and that does mean 'all' 'Real Individuals'. But the Term 'Social' does have its 'definitions' and 'applications'. The 'function' of 'Power at the Top' is to 'create Social conditions' and 'Institutions' that help the 'Real Individuals' at the Bottom 'realize' their 'Freedom and Equality. Of course, the Top has other functions, but none is more important than to 'realize' and 'help' actualize the 'Individuals Freedom and Equality'. That factor is what makes a Democracy a Democracy. But, its important that Each and Every Real Individual situated at the Bottom also realize and understand the 'Function' that 'they' must play. A democracy needs 'Law and Order' and the manner by which 'Individuals' comply with 'Law' helps to create 'Order'. That's the Purpose of Law and that's what 'creates Order' in the Social. Neither exists without the 'Other'. A Top that helps establish Law is a Top that Governs with Democratic Principles, not Economic principles. The reason for that is that Economic Principles are Dictatorial in Nature. An Economy strives in one direction and one direction only; towards 'Profits' and 'More and more of the Same'. A Polity must be governed by 'Democratic Political Principles'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Politics is closer to an 'Art Form' than to a Political Science.
Politics is closer to an Art than to a Science. Obviously, a Two Party System has different ways of Politic-ing. Of course, Two ways of doing the same thing is not very scientific, nevertheless the Goal is the Same and that is that Both Parties should be 'Governing' the 'Peoples' of a Nation or one of the States of that Nation. So, why the Difference. Well, each Party of a Two Party System has its Ideology. But, each Party 'Governs' the same 'Territories'. The Parties have introduced into these Territories a different approach to the establishment of a Democratic Form of Government. But, our Government, whether Federal or State is a Democracy, a Government "Of the People", "by the People", and "For the People". Its a 'Peoples Government' and it has a 'Written Constitution'. The 'Liberal' and 'Conservative' Tag alludes towards an 'attitude' towards 'Governing', but 'Constitutional Governing', it must. The 'Political Stance' of each 'Party' refers to 'different attitudes' towards 'Governing'. But, they must 'Govern', not 'Rule'. At the moment, our Democracy is unraveling. Sad but True. The 'seat of Power' is occupied by an 'Autocrat' that cannot 'understand' what Democracy is. 'Led' by 'Principles of Economics', 'Freedom and Equality' has been 'sacrificed' to the 'Holy Dollar'. We have never been so close to a 'Plutocracy'. Unfortunately, its the 'Top of Power' that is 'unraveled' and the 'Lack of Democratic Principles' is disrupting the 'Freedom and Equality' situated at the Bottom. We have never needed more 'Sanity' in 'Governing' and 'True Leadership' at the 'Top of Power'. Where are the 'Real Politicians'? Its their 'Job' to correct the 'unraveling' of 'Real Democracy'.
Friday, November 8, 2019
A Political Entity is a 'Political Institution' and hence not a 'Natural Phenomena'.
A Political Entity is a 'Political Institution' and hence not a 'Natural Phenomena'. As a Human Institution, it is a 'Creation' and as a Creation, it must have its Institutional 'Component Parts', and its Institutional 'Motor'. In a Democracy, its 'Parts' are the 'Three Branches of Government' and its 'Motor' is the 'Freedom and Equality' of 'Each' and Every 'Real' Human Being under its 'Political Authority'. The Bottom, the People in their 'condition of togetherness' empower the Top. The only reason I say 'Real' is because the 'Social' and its 'Economy' is now populated with 'Real Persons' and 'Legal Persons'( 'Legal Fictions' called Corporations). Of course, they are recognized as 'Fictions' and as 'existing' only in 'contemplation of Law'. An Economic Institution( Business Corporation) created by Law as a Legal Fiction which contributes towards the creation of 'Economic Classes' better known as 'Haves and Have-Nots'. A 'Democratic Economy' becomes 'Politically Empowered' by the Law that protects a Business Corporation as a 'Person', hence a Legal Fiction. BUT, a 'Fiction' is a Fiction, whether Legal or Otherwise. Nevertheless, it 'establishes' the 'Corporate Nature' as 'Fundamental' and hence, its 'Size' and 'Productivity' becomes 'Fundamental'. A Fundamental 'Legal Person', or 'Fiction' that helps create 'economic classes', or 'Haves' and 'Have-Nots'. How, then, can a Democracy strive towards Equality. Don't mistake 'Social Equality' with 'Economic Equality'. The two are different. All 'Real Individuals' are 'Equal' and 'Free' and hence it can be said they have 'Social Equality', but not 'Economic Equality' because we live in a 'Capitalistic Economy' where Competition is Basic. Of course, when Constitutional Law holds that a 'Business Corporation' is a 'Person' in 'contemplation of Law', its creating an Economic 'imbalance' because Business Corporations can be as Large as they want and some are 'Huge'. Of course, they can be Taxed 'accordingly', but they are not. The Corporate Tax was reduced thereby augmenting the Imbalance. A Democracy where the Taxes are further reduced to augment already existing economic Imbalances in the Social further creates a 'Capitalistic Economy' that creates 'Haves' and 'Have-nots'. That's getting pretty close to a 'Corporate Society' or a 'Plutocracy'. A 'Business Corporation' can be protected without it having to become a 'Legal Fiction'. A 'Fiction' is a 'Fiction', anyway you cut it. 'Business Corporations' need more 'Democratic Duties' to 'offset' their 'Economic Autocratic Powers'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Why do 'Business Corporations' need to be Considered as 'Persons', in 'contemplation of law'?
Why do Business Corporations need to be Considered as 'Persons' in 'Contemplation of Law', and why only in 'Contemplation of Law'? Does that mean, that they are not really 'Persons'. How can a Constitution create a 'Person'? Of course, everyone knows they are 'Legal Fictions' and hence not 'Real Persons'. So, why consider them 'Persons' and give them the same 'Constitutional Rights' that 'Real Human beings' have? Of course, they are 'Economic Money Making Machines', and hence huge and very productive. No 'Real Human Being', or 'Real Person' can compete with a 'legal fiction' that is 'protected' by the Constitution. Of course, if corporations really 'need Protection', they are 'certainly entitled' to it, but why 'Personhood'. That move places it right alongside a 'Real Person' who is entitled to 'His, Her' 'Human Rights' as a 'Member' of the 'Condition of Togetherness' in which they exist. 'Real Human Beings', at the 'Bottom' of a 'Political Democracy' need protection from the 'Institutional Government' established by the 'Constitution'. Of course, the question arises, Why? Simply because no Human Being or 'Real Individual' can protect 'Himself or Herself' from an 'Institutionalized Political Power'. 'Government' is too Powerful and the 'Bottom' of the 'Political Entity' has split into 'opposing Parties' and the question 'always arises', why can't a 'Government' agree that 'Human Beings' are Natural, Real,( not Institutional) and hence 'more valuable' then 'Business Economic Institutions' established by a 'Social' or a 'Government', deployed by a 'system of Political Power' that is 'Split' along Business Power distributions set in motion by the 'Different Adversarial Parties'. Evidently, there are Politicians who seek to protect the 'Corporate Motor' instead of the 'innate Human Rights' of 'Real Individuals'. That 'establishes' a 'Polity motored' by Money and 'Economic Principles' instead of a Polity motored by 'Political Principles' of 'Freedom and Equality'. Creating Legal Fictions and giving them 'Constitutional Protection' creates an 'Economic Institution' instead of a Political Institution. Its O.K. to protect Business Corporations but, its ridiculous to call them 'Persons' and then simply to say 'Oh, they are 'Legal Fictions' and then giving them the 'same' or 'similar' 'Protections' that a 'Real Human Being' has. No Law can create a 'Real Human Being', or a 'Real Person'. We live in a Real World and we don't need 'Imaginary Persons' alongside us. Its O.K to protect Business Corporations, but why augment our already existing 'Computerized Hyper-Reality'? Where are the real Politicians?
Thursday, October 24, 2019
When a 'Top of Power' fractures, and substitutes 'business Principles' for Governmental Principles , it begins to 'behave' like a 'Plutocracy'.
When a Top of Power 'Fractures', it begins to 'behave' like a 'Bottom' without 'Political Principles'. A 'Political Top' is very 'Organized' and, of course, has its own 'Political Language' and 'Ideology' that 'holds it together'. It is a very 'Coherent Political Institution'. All 'Different Forms' of 'Government' use their 'particular Language' and follow their 'particular Ideology'. Their 'Identity' as 'Governmental Agencies' is characterized by their use of a 'specific Language' with an 'Identifiable Power'. An 'Individual' in a 'High Position of Power' must use that 'Political Language' to 'Govern' or to 'Rule', depending on whether its a 'Democracy' or an 'Autocracy'. When a 'Top' uses the 'Language of a 'Bottom', it has 'lost' its bearings and its 'coherence'. It is floundering, and is 'drowning' in a 'Language of impropriety'. The Top becomes 'Institutionally Weak' and condemns the Bottom to a 'chaotic Condition'. In such a case, the Top loses 'control' and the Bottom becomes 'disorganized', 'confused', and loses its sense of 'propriety' and its sense of 'direction'. A Democratic 'Top' of Power 'must Govern' its 'Democratic Bottom with Political Principles of Freedom and Equality. If the Political Top loses 'control' of its 'Government', the Bottom will misuse its 'Economic Principles' and 'transfer' 'Autocratic Mechanism', and 'chains of control' to the Bottom. If a 'Democratic Bottom' mixes or misuses the 'Principles of Business' with the 'Principles of Government', it will transform into a 'Plutocracy' and that's a Government 'Of the Rich', 'By the Rich' and 'For the Rich'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Monday, October 21, 2019
'Political Science' is not a Science; then what is it?
'Political Science' is not a 'Science'; then what is it? Well, its kinda difficult to say what it is but we can certainly give it a try. Does a 'Democracy' need to be a Science? Well, no because 'Politics' deals more with 'Human Behavior' than with the 'Hard Sciences', like 'Physics' or 'Anatomy' or 'Chemistry'. Of course, 'Psychology' is considered a 'Science', but then, its 'behavioral' in nature, and its not a 'Hard Science', which, I think, means that it has many 'variables'. Obviously, there's no 'definite way' to 'do Politics', but that does not mean a Politician can do 'whatever he pleases' and still be considered a 'Politician'. Every 'Person' is a 'World'; and, by that, I mean 'Everyone' becomes what 'She or He' takes in through his 'Five Senses' and 'organizes it' into a 'Personality' or 'Persona'. I know that's an 'oversimplification', but that's why its not a 'Hard Science'. But, then a Person who 'chooses' to 'do Politics' comes from a certain definite 'Background' and is a definite 'Persona'. So, what are the 'Constraints' that characterize 'behavior' to be 'Political in Nature'. 'Politics' is about 'ascending' to the 'Pinnacles of Political Power' and 'Governing'. Its not 'Natural' in the sense that 'something' is Part of 'Nature', like 'Physics', 'Anatomy', or 'Chemistry'; but, its 'Constitutional'. The 'Constitution' 'Constitutes Us' as a 'Political Entity' with 'Power at the Top' and 'Three Branches' of 'Governmental Activity' that 'connects' the 'Bottom', constituted of the 'Many Peoples', with the 'Top Representatives' of Power. This 'Human Institution' relates the 'Top to the bottom', and the 'Bottom to the Top', hence a 'Democratic Institution'. 'Politics' is the 'activity' within that 'Relation' and every 'Democratic Relation' 'Runs' 'Both Ways'. Of course, that is not the case in every 'Polity'. For example, in an 'Autocratic Institution' the 'Relation' runs from the 'Top to the Bottom', but 'not' from the 'Bottom to the Top'. Why not? Because, an 'Autocracy 'Rules' its 'People'; it does not 'Govern'; end of story. Unfortunately, not to many Individuals can cope with an 'ascension to Political Power'. In some Individuals, there seems to occur an 'unbalancing' of the 'Power' and the 'Humane' in the 'Persona'. 'Power' takes over and the 'Humane' goes out the Window. Sad but True. The 'Fake' Politician becomes an exploiter of 'Political Power'. That's why 'Democratic Institutions' establish Democratic 'forms' of 'Institutions' and 'Laws' that 'structure' and 'helps' the 'Top of Power' to 'Govern the Many' at the Bottom. But, 'Govern' it must; it cannot 'Rule' because the 'Real Individuals' at the 'Bottom' of a Democracy retain their 'Freedom and Equality'. That makes the Democratic Form of Government, the Best. But, we cannot forget the 'Duties' and 'Responsibilities' of the 'Real Individuals' at the 'Bottom'; they must 'understand' and 'cherish' that 'Freedom' and 'Equality'. If they don't, it can be 'taken' away. 'Political Science' may not be a 'Science' but, it behooves us to be 'familiar' with it, 'lest we be deprived of our Equality and Freedom'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Theres always a 'Relation' between a 'Political Top' and a 'Political Bottom'.
There's always a 'Relation' between a 'Political Top' and a 'Political Bottom'. That relation is a 'Top/Bottom' Relation, but it also Runs from the 'Bottom' to the 'Top'. That Relation establishes a 'Form of Government'. That 'Form of Government' determines how the 'Relation Functions' and the 'distribution of Political Power' in the 'Form of Government'. For Example, an Autocracy has 'Power' at the Top and the Bottom is Governed by that Power. But, the Bottom does not have any power. In a 'Democratic Form' the 'People' at the Bottom are the 'essence of Government' and the 'essence' determines where the 'Power' is situated. In other words; the Relation of an Institutional Government is from the Top to the Bottom , but that same Relation also runs from the Bottom to the Top. The Relation runs both ways. The 'Bottom', or the People, exist in a 'Condition of togetherness'. But, The Bottom 'elects' a Representative to the Top who will Govern and authorizes Him/Her to 'Govern in accordance with the Structure established by the 'Constitution'. That's the Power of the Top. The 'Electoral Vote' transfers 'Political Power' from the 'Bottom to the Top', but only for a certain Period of Time. The Structure of the Government is established by the Constitution as a 'Three Branch' Form of Government and the Relation from the Top of that Structure to the Bottom of the Structure is the 'Relation that Governs'. In a Democracy, the Bottom relies on the Character, Qualifications, and the Political Knowledge of the Elected Top Officeholder. A Politician must be qualified to Govern. He, She, must posses the Qualifications of a 'Democratic Leader'. Since no Human Being, regardless Race, Color, or Creed, is 'Superior' to 'Another' Human Being, the Institution of Government 'becomes necessary', and the 'qualifications of the Leader' at the Top becomes 'very Important'. Political Knowledge of Democracy is vital to a Democratic Leader. A Leader who is not familiar with 'Political Ideology' cannot function as a Political Leader. That's the Problem with electing some 'CEO's and Businessmen' whose Lives 'solely function' with 'Business Principles'. There's nothing wrong with having knowledge of Business Principles, but they simply are not 'Political Principles', and that's the 'Problematic'. The 'Economic Motor' cannot 'Motor' a 'Political Entity'. They are separate functions and they 'Motor' different value systems. 'Money' must be kept out of 'Politics'. Where are the Real Politicians?
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
A 'Political Problematic' always involves that 'Ancient Problematic' known as the "One and the Many".
A Political Problem always involves that ancient 'Problematic' known as the "One and the Many". The Top of 'Political Power' has to be filled in with 'Political Institutions of Power'. Of course, there are many 'forms' a 'Governing Institution' can assume. In all cases 'The Top' is designed to either 'Govern' or 'Rule' the 'Bottom'. In a Democracy, the 'Bottom' is 'Governed', hence the Bottom is 'Institutionalized' into a 'Body Politic' that reflects the 'Institutions of a Democracy viz., Institutions of 'Freedom and Equality'. Its at that point, that the 'Power' issue is raised; how can a 'Political Top' govern a 'Multitudinous Bottom'; or, in historical terminology, which is that 'Ancient Problematic of the 'One' and the 'Many'. It took a long time for 'Social Institutions' to evolve. The earliest was the 'Family', 'a Group', 'a Tribe', 'larger Groups' and 'larger Tribes', until the stage was reached where 'States' and 'Nations' were established by 'Human Beings' and 'Constitutions'. They are 'described and Defined' as 'Political Entities' with 'Political Power' at the 'Top' that could 'Rule', or 'Govern'. Autocracy or 'Diluted Forms' of 'Autocracy', Rule; whereas; 'Democracies Govern'. Neither 'Ruling' nor 'Governing' is easy. But, the 'resolution' of a 'Political Problem' is always different. An Autocracy usually 'quashes' the Problem; a Democracy tries to 'Resolve' the problem, which also raises different issues. If a Democracy is being Driven by 'Economic Principles', how can that be 'transformed' back to being 'driven' by Political Principles of 'Freedom and Equality'? 'Democracy' cannot be 'driven' by 'Economic Principles' of 'More and More of the same', or by the 'Haves and the Have-Nots'. That's closer to Plutocracy, not Democracy. But, When that happens one begins to see 'Political Conflicts' occurring at the 'Top' between 'Officials' instead of at the 'Bottom' among the 'Many Peoples'. When 'Political Conflicts' ascend to the 'Top of Power', the 'Political Entity' is 'beginning' to 'unravel' and the 'Democratic form' of Government, Suffers. 'Petty Quarrels' and 'Maneuvers' begin to dominate the 'High Levels' of 'Political Language'. The Top 'lowers itself' to a 'Language and maneuvers' of a 'Backyard Barbeque' with its 'Backyard Language'. The 'Top' is no longer a 'Representative of the Bottom'; the 'Top' is transformed into a 'Few Individuals' that want to stay in 'Political Power'. 'Pettiness' overcomes 'Power'; and 'Real' Political Power 'weakens'. 'Plutocratic Egos' overcome 'Political Principles' and 'Political Language' and destroy Democracy. Where are the Real Politicians?
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
A Political Top of Power without a 'Political Language' cannot Govern. Is there such a thing as a 'Political Algorithm'?
A 'Political Top of Power' without a 'Political Language' cannot 'Govern'; its Top will not be 'Cohesive'. But, 'The People' at the Bottom need 'Governing', and the 'Language of Economics' will not suffice. Why not? Simply because that will 'launch' the 'Bottom' of the 'Political', or Social, into 'Economic Principles' of 'Haves' and 'Have-nots', or, more generally, 'economic Principles' that 'characterize' a 'Plutocracy' and that have 'no business' being utilized in a 'Political Democracy'. Well, a 'Top without control' is a 'Political Situation', and 'must be' corrected; a Social cannot be 'Governed' or 'stratified' solely by 'Economic Principles' and 'still claim' to be 'Democratic'. The 'Two systems', Government and Economics' are 'motored' differently and hence, will never have the 'same result'. Hence, we must be very careful. Is there such a thing as a 'Political Algorithm'? 'Algorithms' work, function, in the 'Universe of Computers'; can they work, function, in the 'Universe of Politics'? I have to admit, I'm not a 'Computer Geek' by any stretch of the Imagination, but Algorithms do work in conducting searches for Knowledge in a Computer. In a Democracy the Top of Power 'Represents' all the 'Real Individuals' at the Bottom and certainly that can be 'quantified'. That resolves that ancient problematic of the 'One' and the 'Many'( The Top and the Bottom). Hence, a 'properly formulated' Algorithm. But, it must Govern with Equality and Freedom. Certainly, the Bottom can include 'each' and 'every' 'Real Individual' in its computation; that should also be easy to quantify. But, can 'Equality and Freedom' be computerized? That probably requires an algorithm that includes some kind of 'Institutional Set-Up' that 'insures' that 'Individual Freedom and Equality' to each 'Real Individual'. Oh well; I'll just leave this to someone else more versed in Computer Languages. Lets do it the 'old fashion' way, Where are the 'Real Politicians'? We need 'Real Politicians' versed in 'Democratic Principles' and not 'Economic Principles'. We need Politicians that can do the 'Talk' and the 'Walk'.
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