So, what is the current form of American government? To the simple, it’s a democracy. To those who actually have *some* understanding of the theoretical workings of the US Federal government, it’s a representative republic. But to those who have watched how the Feds and a startling number of state and local governments work, a more accurate descriptor is one that most probably haven;t heard of… but rest assured, you *will* be hearing it a lot so long as the means of communications remain reasonably free and accessible:
Anarcho-Tyranny
Coined in 1995, “Anarcho-tryanny” is a form of government that is characterized by taking a hands-off approach to dealing with actual criminality at all levels… but exercising draconian oppression upon the average citizens. Sound familiar? Cities that let criminals loot and burn and protest and terrorize at will… but toss people who defend themselves into the hoosegow for show trials. States that do diddly to deal with gangs and murderers of all stripes, but ban common firearms and standard magazines. Federal law enforcement agencies that welcome in whole armies of invaders, and hire armies of armed bureaucrats to hunt down small business owners who might have made small mistakes on the deviously complex tax returns.
And then there are the “glowies.”
If you, as an average, law-abiding citizen who wants nothing more than to be left alone to live your life and pursue happiness, fear the government descending upon you more than the guy breaking into your car or shoplifting your store does… you may be in an anarcho-tyranny.
One response to “Republic? Democracy? Or something else?”
The idea is centralization of political and economic power.
Resources and, with them, influence will be siphoned off from the unhelpful classes and given to the helpful ones until there is the ability to use the existing system to reform itself into a benevolent, system that can shape and guide society in a positive direction.
Yes, some laws are being selectively enforced because this is necessary to maintain the coalition of various progressive groups that enables a majority government. This is essential because that majority confers legitimacy to that government among those who cling to the previous system.
Likewise, certain very wealth enablers are necessary to accomplish these ends, and they have also become influential.
Unfortunately, 2016 taught people that the Bourgeoisie is irredeemable because it continues to oppose the inevitable and necessary reforms that will enable human survival/justice/happiness etc. This was also seen in France and the early USSR and harsh methods are necessary to counter its economic and cultural influence.
Patience comrades. The process is a lengthy and sometimes heartbreaking one. We have gathered the necessary skills over the last 250 years to destroy the old system and replace it with something perfect. Rest assured we will govern much better than the old order, even though we have always failed the test of governance but we will get it right this time.
Comrade Petrock
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