American Leviathan

American Leviathan

Unmaking the Leviathan Part I: The Storefront of Democracy, the Reality of Rule

Jun 05, 2025
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We think we live in a constitutional republic. But what if that’s just the sign on the window and the reality of what’s inside is much different?

Step into Washington, D.C., and you’ll find the rituals and trappings of representative democracy still somewhat intact: elected officials, congressional hearings, televised debates, regular elections, three br…

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