monikaco on Nostr: Exactly. That’s the point—democracy is not a virtue. The problem isn’t whether ...

Exactly. That’s the point—democracy is not a virtue. The problem isn’t whether any form of government is perfect—none are. But people invoke “democracy” like it’s holy water, without ever questioning the structure behind it or what it’s being used to justify.

Yes, consent of the governed was foundational—but so was limiting power through law, through rights that don’t shift with popularity. Jefferson and Madison also warned about the dangers of consolidated power, central banks, and unchecked taxation.

So if we’re going to call out the organized crime for what it is, let’s be precise. Words matter—especially the ones hijacked to sell wars, suppress dissent, and inflate away the value of your labor.

That’s all I’m doing—pointing the spotlight at the myth, and where the switch was flipped.