Reality and perception are two separate modes in election rhetoric ... social media has a damning effect on election campaigns ... living in a fantasy world of wishful thinking... were the Romans right to steer government policy by the Senate instead of Greek style democracy?

Link to MSNBC article ..

The Biden administration was staunchly pro-labor, subsidized Obamacare and managed to avoid a recession. But Trump and Republicans sold resentment, and it worked.

The flaw in US democracy of unequal representation in the Senate and electoral system may lead to a dictatorial regime in Washington.

Understanding democratic decline in the United States | Brookings - Oct 2023 |

'Sapere aude'