Whenever any form of government becomes inimical to the rights and interests of its living legal citizens, it is the right, it is the DUTY of those living legal citizens to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety, Security, and Welfare.
Fair enough, but Jerusalem also had a chief priest and a king (Herod Antipas) along with a Roman perfect (Pilate) and they all failed. So, democracy was not alone in its failures. Theocracy failed, monarchy failed, apparatchiks failed.
Yes, that is true, and something I tried addressing briefly at the end — a good system of governance is one which stops the mob from choosing Barabbas. Here neither the Empire nor Judea did that
This is a powerful and sharply crafted reflection on the theological and political structure of democratic failure—"the mob always chooses Barabbas" is not just metaphorical, but structural.
I’ve been developing a similar line of analysis from a mediological and epistemological perspective in a series titled Trump and the Historical Limits of Liberal Democracy. It argues that liberal democracy collapses not because of accidental excesses, but because the communicative environment itself (mass and now digital media) destroys the conditions of representation, turning the citizen into an emotional mass.
Part 1 (on polarization and the symbolic crisis of democracy):
Subject: Third Installment – Trump and the Limits of Liberal Democracy
Dear editors,
I just had time to complete the third installment of my essay Trump and the Limits of Liberal Democracy. I previously sent the first two parts.
In response to your powerful piece The Masses Always Choose Barrabas, I’d like to contribute the following line of reflection:
"The masses are never represented; they are always manipulated through emotionality by a demagogue, even if this demagogue is a mere spontaneous figure emerging from within them—a 'leader' that arises organically. The rule of law, whether authoritarian or democratic, is incompatible with individuals existing as masses."
Your perception of politics, historical and current, is perfect. I am sure you will like:
AFW - Always Free World
THE PERFECT POLITICAL SYSTEM
AFW - ALWAYS FREE WORLD is the transnational political system & movement in charge of implementing the PERFECT POLITICAL SYSTEM, that is, a new type of MDD - Meritocratic Direct Democracy.
The fact that until now, nobody had found the perfect political system, does not prove it does not exist. Humanity is finding new things every day, and science is discovering the miracles of the Universe, one by one. People were made to believe that the perfect political system does NOT exist, just because the current democracy is the best system ever invented to enslave the people with the power granted by the people. In fact, RPD - Representative Partisan Democracy has always been an oligarchy in disguise, that is, the best system for the elites, but not for the citizens. Actually, RPD is a government of the rulers, by the rulers, for the rulers. RPD is almost 250 old and obsolete. Obviously, it never worked, because deception and corruption are inherent to the system.
Via a new political system, AFW introduces a revolutionary SOLUTION to create a world with no WAR, no POVERTY, no INJUSTICE, no INSECURITY, and no CORRUPTION. AFW can abort national and global tyrannies, build free & fair societies, and turn planet "Earth - Slavery” into planet “Earth - Freedom”.
Book I of AFW's Trilogy reveals the political system that can change the status quo, foster human freedom, avoid nuclear wars, and solve most of the problems that have afflicted humanity for millennia. Books II and III complement the system. The three books can be downloaded for free via AFW site. Summary:
A PERFECT POLITICAL SYSTEM MUST FOLLOW TEN PRINCIPLES:
1. Be based on merit alone.
2. Be a direct democracy, that is, not partisan & representative, with no parties & politicians.
3. Be rotating, in order to have always the very best citizens in charge of the nation, and avoid corruption.
4. Be decentralized and deglobalized.
5. Be the smallest possible government.
6. Have the best professionals in the public administration, in order to find the best solutions, without ever becoming a technocracy.
7. Grant direct decision power to the best citizenry.
8. Grant all national citizens and legal residents, the right to communicate directly with the supreme organs of governance, by any means, 24/7.
9. Promote and preserve collective & individual freedoms.
10. Promote and preserve unity, nationalism, positive patriotism, self-sufficiency, independency, and indisputable sovereignty.
AFW FREEDOM STANDS ON FOUR OFFICIAL PILLARS:
Truth
Justice
Courage
Benevolence
AFW PUTS THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF THE NATION
DIRECTLY IN THE HANDS OF THE FOLLOWING CITIZENS:
A. SENIOR MERITORS _ Meritors who become Members of the Houses of Merit.
B. MERITORS _ Citizens who, by their personal achievements, have benefited the community, the nation or the world.
C. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS _ Citizens elected by their professional associations, as the top experts in their field.
D. CITIZENS _ All national citizens and legal residents.
The nation is then run by the best professionals (Public Administrators) and decisions are directly and democratically made by the best citizens (Meritors). Not by corrupt parties & politicians, selected by oligarchs, and elected by gullible masses.
"Nations are poor and miserable, not by lack of natural or human resources, but by the lack of merit of their leaders."
"Those who do not care about politics, do not care about being slaves. If you do care, AFW is the seed & soul of freedom."
Whenever any form of government becomes inimical to the rights and interests of its living legal citizens, it is the right, it is the DUTY of those living legal citizens to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety, Security, and Welfare.
If only more Americans remembered this
Fair enough, but Jerusalem also had a chief priest and a king (Herod Antipas) along with a Roman perfect (Pilate) and they all failed. So, democracy was not alone in its failures. Theocracy failed, monarchy failed, apparatchiks failed.
Yes, that is true, and something I tried addressing briefly at the end — a good system of governance is one which stops the mob from choosing Barabbas. Here neither the Empire nor Judea did that
Congratulations on the wedding! Best of luck and blessings for the two of you.
Thank you!
This is a powerful and sharply crafted reflection on the theological and political structure of democratic failure—"the mob always chooses Barabbas" is not just metaphorical, but structural.
I’ve been developing a similar line of analysis from a mediological and epistemological perspective in a series titled Trump and the Historical Limits of Liberal Democracy. It argues that liberal democracy collapses not because of accidental excesses, but because the communicative environment itself (mass and now digital media) destroys the conditions of representation, turning the citizen into an emotional mass.
Part 1 (on polarization and the symbolic crisis of democracy):
https://albertocarrillocanan.substack.com/p/trump-and-the-historical-limits-of
Part 2 (on mass media and the political emergence of the mob):
https://albertocarrillocanan.substack.com/p/trump-and-the-historical-limits-of-0b0
A third part is coming shortly. Would be honored to hear your thoughts if you find conceptual resonance.
– Alberto Carrillo Canán
Interesting, will try to check it out sometime soon
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! A good wife is a wonderful influence for any man.
Thank you! Indeed
Happy Easter and congratulations!
I couldn’t recommend marriage more. All the best.
Thank you very much! Happy Easter to you as well
Congratulations on your marriage and honeymoon!! Enjoy the time together.
Thank you so very much!
Subject: Third Installment – Trump and the Limits of Liberal Democracy
Dear editors,
I just had time to complete the third installment of my essay Trump and the Limits of Liberal Democracy. I previously sent the first two parts.
In response to your powerful piece The Masses Always Choose Barrabas, I’d like to contribute the following line of reflection:
"The masses are never represented; they are always manipulated through emotionality by a demagogue, even if this demagogue is a mere spontaneous figure emerging from within them—a 'leader' that arises organically. The rule of law, whether authoritarian or democratic, is incompatible with individuals existing as masses."
https://substack.com/home/post/p-162056270?source=queue
Your perception of politics, historical and current, is perfect. I am sure you will like:
AFW - Always Free World
THE PERFECT POLITICAL SYSTEM
AFW - ALWAYS FREE WORLD is the transnational political system & movement in charge of implementing the PERFECT POLITICAL SYSTEM, that is, a new type of MDD - Meritocratic Direct Democracy.
The fact that until now, nobody had found the perfect political system, does not prove it does not exist. Humanity is finding new things every day, and science is discovering the miracles of the Universe, one by one. People were made to believe that the perfect political system does NOT exist, just because the current democracy is the best system ever invented to enslave the people with the power granted by the people. In fact, RPD - Representative Partisan Democracy has always been an oligarchy in disguise, that is, the best system for the elites, but not for the citizens. Actually, RPD is a government of the rulers, by the rulers, for the rulers. RPD is almost 250 old and obsolete. Obviously, it never worked, because deception and corruption are inherent to the system.
Via a new political system, AFW introduces a revolutionary SOLUTION to create a world with no WAR, no POVERTY, no INJUSTICE, no INSECURITY, and no CORRUPTION. AFW can abort national and global tyrannies, build free & fair societies, and turn planet "Earth - Slavery” into planet “Earth - Freedom”.
Book I of AFW's Trilogy reveals the political system that can change the status quo, foster human freedom, avoid nuclear wars, and solve most of the problems that have afflicted humanity for millennia. Books II and III complement the system. The three books can be downloaded for free via AFW site. Summary:
A PERFECT POLITICAL SYSTEM MUST FOLLOW TEN PRINCIPLES:
1. Be based on merit alone.
2. Be a direct democracy, that is, not partisan & representative, with no parties & politicians.
3. Be rotating, in order to have always the very best citizens in charge of the nation, and avoid corruption.
4. Be decentralized and deglobalized.
5. Be the smallest possible government.
6. Have the best professionals in the public administration, in order to find the best solutions, without ever becoming a technocracy.
7. Grant direct decision power to the best citizenry.
8. Grant all national citizens and legal residents, the right to communicate directly with the supreme organs of governance, by any means, 24/7.
9. Promote and preserve collective & individual freedoms.
10. Promote and preserve unity, nationalism, positive patriotism, self-sufficiency, independency, and indisputable sovereignty.
AFW FREEDOM STANDS ON FOUR OFFICIAL PILLARS:
Truth
Justice
Courage
Benevolence
AFW PUTS THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF THE NATION
DIRECTLY IN THE HANDS OF THE FOLLOWING CITIZENS:
A. SENIOR MERITORS _ Meritors who become Members of the Houses of Merit.
B. MERITORS _ Citizens who, by their personal achievements, have benefited the community, the nation or the world.
C. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS _ Citizens elected by their professional associations, as the top experts in their field.
D. CITIZENS _ All national citizens and legal residents.
The nation is then run by the best professionals (Public Administrators) and decisions are directly and democratically made by the best citizens (Meritors). Not by corrupt parties & politicians, selected by oligarchs, and elected by gullible masses.
"Nations are poor and miserable, not by lack of natural or human resources, but by the lack of merit of their leaders."
"Those who do not care about politics, do not care about being slaves. If you do care, AFW is the seed & soul of freedom."
"AFW is a REVELATION & REVOLUTION (peaceful)"