From his farewell address in 1796... read entire post
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands..
I am always surprised by the number of people who believe we live in a democracy.... read entire post
In the early years of the twentieth century, China was largely a backward country. The economy was largely agrarian, but the political structure was imperialistic in nature. There was widespread internal disenchantment.... read entire post
We've debated human rights and the constitution many times here at SC.... read entire post
I don't know what to make of this. Congress only has a 30% approval rating yet they have a reelection rate over 90%. Is this democracy?... read entire post
I just read this post by Andrew Sullivan and it raises an important question.... read entire post
We enjoy our delusions, and one of them is that we live in a democracy. Baloney. Every four years we elect one of two bad choices, someone who does not have our interests at heart. He has his own agenda, and we have no influence.... read entire post
efdargon
posted on Jun 02, 2008
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Tags: nepal, monachy, republic, nation, political dynamics
Nepal is undergoing a late nationalist revolution. The movement just ousted the monarchy, declared a modern republic, and now plans to draft a new charter. The road to a modern nation-state is a thorny but passable one. Welcome the nationalists!... read entire post
thehistorian
posted on Jun 25, 2009
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Tags: revolution, end of monarchy, republic
French Independence Day... read entire post