It may not be that simple. Take a look at the work of Ferdinand Lundberg, in particular "Cracks in the Constitution" (1980) and "The Myth of Democracy" (1989). Lundberg makes a convincing argument the Founding Fathers were intent on frustrating NOT promoting representative democracy - and that 'the people', protestations to the contrary, don't really want and real democracy, representative or otherwise, anyhow.
Nothings ever simple and if it is, it doesn't require pondering.
However, the 2 largest problems that threatens the system we have, that is a great, great system is, the abuse of fractional reserve banking and not sticking to the word of the constitution. We could have had thousands of years of sustainability if we had just been true to the framework.
Capitalism is the life blood of curing diseases, exploring the universe, expanding communication, pushing the bounds yaknow...
@kmg501 You may be referring to the video on video.google.com. Here is the link and title: video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4446158016370390395 - Impeachment, Iraq - DFA Tucson Forum W. Rep. Giffords
We're not a democracy, we're a constitutional republic.
It's simple, stick to the simple framework of the constitution
and the machine will run correctly.
Luvanicebum 1 year ago
@Luvanicebum
It may not be that simple. Take a look at the work of Ferdinand Lundberg, in particular "Cracks in the Constitution" (1980) and "The Myth of Democracy" (1989). Lundberg makes a convincing argument the Founding Fathers were intent on frustrating NOT promoting representative democracy - and that 'the people', protestations to the contrary, don't really want and real democracy, representative or otherwise, anyhow.
world2steven 1 year ago
@world2steven
Nothings ever simple and if it is, it doesn't require pondering.
However, the 2 largest problems that threatens the system we have, that is a great, great system is, the abuse of fractional reserve banking and not sticking to the word of the constitution. We could have had thousands of years of sustainability if we had just been true to the framework.
Capitalism is the life blood of curing diseases, exploring the universe, expanding communication, pushing the bounds yaknow...
Luvanicebum 1 year ago
Disregard the last comment, I see that you have a 60 minute version. Be great if a link to that version was put into the comment.
Thanks
kmg501 1 year ago
@kmg501 You may be referring to the video on video.google.com. Here is the link and title: video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4446158016370390395 - Impeachment, Iraq - DFA Tucson Forum W. Rep. Giffords
world2steven 1 year ago
@world2steven
Thank you. I might be wrong but I think you can edit your description to include that link.
kmg501 1 year ago
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kmg501 1 year ago
Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot in the Head Outside of Store in Tucson
Voiceofcameroon 1 year ago