It pains me when I hear people debate over the injudicious argument that America is actually a republic and not a democracy in the ill assumption that republican means supporting a republic while democrat means supporting a democracy.
Political arguments like this have stricken the air of actual policy debate and created an environment of rhetoric begged by corporate and political elites just so they can invigorate their own power and bank account.
I soon intend to binge-read all of your books as I have become fascinated by your brilliant writing.
Brilliant blog, Dr. Chervinsky. I too went down this rabbit hole with a few folks. Ugh! In the middle of your magisterial book and Woody Holton’s brilliant book! Heaven!
I agree, and I believe the part that is clearly broken is in the House. The 1929 Permanent Apportionment Act. Means the 39m Californians vote in the House (& electoral college) means less.
The brilliance of the founders build (albeit flawed with misogyny and bigotry) is in that the balance of the out of control obstructive Senate is in the power of the House and President. If the president and House would continually push a popular agenda, eventually the Senate would flip if for no other reason than the citizenry being sick of the lack of action.
This article is terrific.
It pains me when I hear people debate over the injudicious argument that America is actually a republic and not a democracy in the ill assumption that republican means supporting a republic while democrat means supporting a democracy.
Political arguments like this have stricken the air of actual policy debate and created an environment of rhetoric begged by corporate and political elites just so they can invigorate their own power and bank account.
I soon intend to binge-read all of your books as I have become fascinated by your brilliant writing.
Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the article and I really appreciate you reading my books!
Brilliant blog, Dr. Chervinsky. I too went down this rabbit hole with a few folks. Ugh! In the middle of your magisterial book and Woody Holton’s brilliant book! Heaven!
I agree, and I believe the part that is clearly broken is in the House. The 1929 Permanent Apportionment Act. Means the 39m Californians vote in the House (& electoral college) means less.
The brilliance of the founders build (albeit flawed with misogyny and bigotry) is in that the balance of the out of control obstructive Senate is in the power of the House and President. If the president and House would continually push a popular agenda, eventually the Senate would flip if for no other reason than the citizenry being sick of the lack of action.