If American Democracy fails it is all your fault

If American Democracy fails it is all your faultA recent question on social media was posed, "Why is American democracy so deeply flawed?"

It is one of those questions that deserves a quick comeback like, "Why are you so stupid?"  I could think of a few more one line responses to this question, but in an effort of being nice, and respectful, I took the time to explain why this question is flawed. If you have read this blog, the Tao of Questy, this post contains themes we rant about often. In this era of post election crying, they are important themes worth repeating.

One of the remarks to the question stated, "Although American citizens have an opportunity to engage in free speech, they choose to spend their time on frivolous activities."  So how does reflect as a flaw of democracy?  Yes, that is exactly why democracy does not work, because people do not take the time, do not invest the effort to make it work.

From studying history in school I remember names and dates on a timeline. History is more than just memorizing a date.  Throughout my life I have visited many historic sites with my family to learn more about the events associated with the famous names and dates.

What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?

What often gets lost in the celebration of the Independence Day holiday is that the battle for Independence was much more that a one day event.

Congress had voted on July 2, 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain, more than a year after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War.   It would not be until the Battle of Yorktown in 1781 that it appeared the states would actually gain independence as a free nation under the Articles of Confederation of 1781. The states wound not truly be united until The United States Constitution was ratified in 1788.

What does the Star-Spangled Banner celebrate?

In recent weeks people have been protesting Star-Spangled Banner.

Election over civil war in America not likely democracy is safe



People protesting democracy?



Protests will lead to civil war?





Giving the finger to the elite?


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