Political Parties Are A Problem

James George

Political Science

22 May 2024

Political Parties Are A Problem

Washington Had It Right

George Washington objected to the creation of political parties. He believed that candidates for elected office should stand on their merit as might be espoused in declarations of how they intend to support the Constitution through their offices. I call them manifestos. Indeed, history students will discover that many, if not most, of the “Founders” did just that. 

The notion of political parties was to organize like-kind sentiments, whereas there are differences in the degree to which government should have control in a free society.

The idea of a nation-state is to create an optimal environment where citizens can maximize their productivity for their own good and the greater society. Debates begin when some people don’t acknowledge that American democracy is a public-private collaboration. This includes those who fail to understand that capitalism is not allegiant to democracy. In fact, unmitigated capitalism can destroy it.

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Dan McElhatten

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024

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Mr. George took a myriad of ideas and thoughts and wrote a book that is an excellent guide to decision-making in politics and life itself. It would provide a good read for astute thinkers.