A Republic in Name Only
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the People's Republic of China, and the United States of America all claim the title of "Republic." In reality, however, many argue these nations have devolved into oligarchies—systems controlled by international financiers and corporate interests.
The Founders' Vision
The Republic established by the Founding Fathers was intended to be unique. It was designed to be governed by the principles of natural law rather than the arbitrary whims of men. In this true Republican form of government, the rights of the individual are shielded against both the "tyranny of the majority" and the "tyranny of a minority."
A Commonwealth of Freemen
Our version of a Republic was envisioned as a Commonwealth of Freemen, where citizens live in harmony and prioritize the mutual benefit of the community. By voluntarily sharing our time, talent, and resources, we uphold a moral standard of service to one another.
The Modern Reality
Unfortunately, this model has been hijacked by corporate entities that exploit the many for the benefit of the few. Through a combination of public apathy and a lack of civic awareness, we have allowed a financial elite to violate our rights and redistribute wealth into their own pockets. Today, many believe the United States is no longer a functioning Democracy or Republic, but an oligarchy of the extremely wealthy who dictate the nation's direction.
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