One unfortunate recent development is the growing cynicism in the American electorate about grift, and a reluctance to punish it at the ballot box. It is not yet the Russian/Ukrainian/Central Asian levels of cynicism, but it is more dominant than in the past (is that true?) or at least more pervasive than I would wish to see.
Very enlightening. Still, you have greater confidence in our “strong institutions – separation of powers, a free press, and an independent judiciary” - than I do at this precise moment. Cf. infra (“oh wait, I forgot, six Justices ….”).
Good essay.
One unfortunate recent development is the growing cynicism in the American electorate about grift, and a reluctance to punish it at the ballot box. It is not yet the Russian/Ukrainian/Central Asian levels of cynicism, but it is more dominant than in the past (is that true?) or at least more pervasive than I would wish to see.
Very enlightening. Still, you have greater confidence in our “strong institutions – separation of powers, a free press, and an independent judiciary” - than I do at this precise moment. Cf. infra (“oh wait, I forgot, six Justices ….”).
Really good essay, well researched and well reasoned.
Thanks David, can’t wait to read yours today