Ep. 274
This episode, we examine the current state of democracy in the United States and recent attempts by appointed and elected officials to remove a candidate from primary elections. Join us as the Gwartney Team discusses the ramifications of this development, and puts forth ideal solutions that could tame the increasingly vehement and irresponsible form of politics we have been experiencing in the 21st century.
Reference Timeline:
2.40 - When is it appropriate to say the people cannot vote for someone?
3.20 - Precedent in the making?
9.30 - The 14th Amendment
11.00 - Emergence of "Lawfare"
14.00 - Banana Republics
19.00 - Carl Popper and his Paradox of Toleration
30.00 - Democracy vs. Republic
40.00 - "Get Religion"