Our political talking heads wrapping their motives in the flag and lauding democracy while acting to either undermine or disregard the Demos creates an Orwell in Wonderland disassociation between the real and ideal world.
Political Obstructionism and the Rise of Executive Power
HOW THE CAUCUS ROOM CONSPIRACY CREATED A CRISIS IN DEMOCRACY On January 20, 2009, Republican Party leaders, having been soundly humiliated in the 2008 election, met at the Caucus Room in Washington DC. They sat around, no doubt slicing into $50 steaks, and brainstormed how they could rebuild the dusty pile of rubble that was all... Continue Reading →