Where Do You Stand?

We Americans use many terms loosely to define what we are and what we are not, politically and economically. I believe that we need to be more precise and concise about what is required and define our direction.

Certainty:

Our Constitution defines a democratic system of government based on the rule of law and elected representation—individuals with specific rights.

Preservation of the democratic republic demands continuous improvement as the system allows to respond and adapt to people's needs.

Uncertainty:

Recent history shows that the U. S. democratic nation can be attacked from within when 1) the President and his party disrespect the rule of law, 2) political leadership and elected representatives lie and are untrustworthy, 3) insurrectionists seek to overthrow or disrupt the system of free and unfettered elections.

Since the beginning, American citizens have learned about different choices in economic models and forms of governing society.

Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit rather than by the state.

Socialism is a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community.

Communism is a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society where all property is publicly owned. Each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Optimized Sustainment Model is an economic model and political theory integral to democratic government, with free enterprise performing to achieve balanced economic, social, and environmental responsibilities.

Authoritarianism is the enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

Individuals (citizens) living in distributed communities are defined as local governments, cities, counties residing in Congressional Districts operating in State boundaries.

There are issues about defining Congressional Districts that change in response to population size and location. The process must be assured as fair for which there are no agreed-upon standards.

In my research and book, Regenerating American with Sustainable Economics, I postulated the Optimized Sustainment Model to guide the way ahead.

I hope you read the book.