“History shows that almost all tyrants have been demagogues who gained the favour of the people by their accusations of the notables.”-Aristotle
How did we get here? This is something I've been asking myself every day since we've learned about the American Presidential election results.
While it certainly happened before, I never thought I would witness, firsthand, the possible fall of a Democracy as a result of popular vote. To me, the only way to bring down this form of Government would of been through force but what can be done when the majority wants something different?
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be."-Thomas Jefferson
The problem is that the voters have no idea what they're actually voting for as they're only paying attention to that "one thing" that matters most to them. The candidate, of course, has gone to great lengths to insure to be seen as the only person who can fix whatever issue "that" is. Lies, deceit ... anything to get power - that's the only motivation of tyrants.
Hopefully, the American people will realize the error in their ways and do what is necessary to rectify it. I doubt history will remember favorably this period as the representation of the Country is no longer exhibiting the values of the founding members.
As I'm trying to wrap my head around what happened, I leave you with this advise: Don't give up, educate yourself, hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
Book Recommendation: "A Miracle That Changed the World. The 5000 Year Leap" by Dr. W. Cleon Skousen
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