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Democracies Die

Democracies Die

Only the Rule of Law preserves liberty.

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Feb 10, 2025
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‘For the LORD is our Judge. The LORD is our Lawgiver.’ - Isaiah 33:22

“Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” - U.S. President John Adams

‘The rule of Law, not of men.’ - U.S. President John Adams

A dramatic digital painting of a grand statue symbolizing democracy, resembling Lady Justice or the Statue of Liberty, standing tall but visibly damaged—cracks running through its structure, pieces crumbling off. The statue holds a torch, but the flame is flickering and nearly extinguished. A reflection in the ground shows a past version of the statue in perfect condition, emphasizing the fall from grace. In the background, dark storm clouds swirl ominously, with shadowy figures representing internal conflicts and corruption pulling at the statue’s foundation. The lighting is moody, with a single beam of sunlight breaking through the clouds, hinting at hope or a final moment before collapse. Created using dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, detailed textures, high realism, and a cinematic composition. HD quality, natural look.
The United States Founding Fathers called ‘democracy’ by the term ‘mobocracy.’

Multiple generations of Americans are removed from understanding Natural Law, which is the foundational principle that formed the United States of America:

There are potential three reasons for American ignorance of Natural Law:

  • They’ve never been taught Natural Law, so they don’t know what it means.

  • They know about Natural Law, but they reject it as the basis of good government.

  • They simply cannot comprehend what Natural Law is and why it’s important.

You may be so used to hearing the false claim that the United States is a democracy, and that U.S. citizens must ”preserve democracy,” that to hear someone (like me) say that “democracy is the enemy of personal liberty” may be foreign to your way of thinking and possibly even offensive.

The Founding Fathers knew democracy’s dangers, so they established a Republic.

What’s the difference you ask?

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