The American Scene
Politics is the influencing and exercising of power, especially in government policies.
This cluster of political posts examines our election process. How well do our election support majority rule in the United States? Elections and CampaignsCurrent results of the United States political systemMass Media RolePsychological aspects of…
The United States is a democratic republic. Democratic meaning rule of the majority and republic implying a union of states. The Constitution does not provide that the union of democratic states be a democracy in…
“The government of the people, by the people, and for the people” doesn’t mention corporations. Neither does the Constitution, yet corporations now deeply influence the people’s government. Corporations are secondary entities to economically organize and…
The mass media has focused so much on high-flying Wall Street than struggling Main Street has received insufficient attention. It's mentioned that the pandemic lockdown damages the economy and increases unemployment, but happy talk about…
We have had great success with our democratic, constitutional system over 200 years. We have expanded the voting franchise, fought wars, staved off the worst of business panics and depressions. Even the poorest members of…
Mass media has two distinct branches that play significant roles in our politics, campaigns, and voting. These branches are guided by different rules of factual accuracy, breadth of coverage, and involvement of emotion. News Organizations.…
As important as it is to vote for the candidate that holds positions you agree with, it's equally important that the result gives representation that aligns with the people’s vote. Both accurate information about the…
What is Populism? [bg_collapse view="link-inline" color="#4a4949" icon="arrow" expand_text="Click for definition" collapse_text="Click for less" ]Populism, political program or movement that champions, or claims to champion, the common person, usually by favourable contrast with a real or…
How can telling the truth not benefit decision-making? When only a selective truth is told, with many related true facts are ignored. Listeners readily make associations to displayed traits that may not be germane to…
George Washington in service to his countryGeorge III in service to himself National Conversation Trump is a master at playing the media and focusing attention on his issues on his terms. Here are three items…
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