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Democracy and Caeserism

In my 2015 post discussing Joseph Heath’s excellent book Enlightenment 2.0, I had this to say: One of the reasons that I oppose the extension of democratic politics into every aspect of modern life is precisely that in trying to do too much, democracy delivers incoherence, gridlock and frustration, forces that eventually undermine its own…

  • Overextension of democracy leads to incoherence and gridlock.
  • Contempt for Congress fuels support for strong executive power.
  • Market communications promote inclusivity, while political campaigns disparage rivals.

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