"The 'will of the people' is a phrase used by schemers and tyrants of all ages." Tocqueville

Barama often speaks of his programs as representing the wants of the people based on his election. Barama has cobbled together support from groups that are hoping for special favors - that is a standard ploy of demagogues. By pitting various groups against one another, the tyrant divides and conquers. Obviously, not everyone can get a piece of the pie, hence, the possibility for blame and antagonism of violent proportions should not be discounted.

Unfortunately, I do not believe we can stop the train quickly enough to avoid irreparable damage to the spirit and world-leadership position of America. The lessons of the UK, for example, suggest to me that it will take several generations before this can be halted and it is very likely that the many wrong-headed programs will never be reversed and we will become a second-rate power.

The challenge for us is to de-construct the federal government - it is MUCH TOO POWERFUL. Some believe that we have a 2 party system but given the majority of Democrats anything can be rammed through Congress almost with impunity. Some might argue that this configuration allows for more getting done - and they are correct: more and more programs of freedom crushing programs will be dictated. In truth, however, all representatives and senators who vote for larger government are malfeasant and need to be removed from office.

Unless we heed the warnings of thoughtful contemporaries like Dr. Sowell (see link below), we will suffer the same tyranny to which Tocqueville referred when our nation was at an earlier crossroad.