Our democracy, which is supposed to be of, by, and for the people, struggles to hold leaders accountable when the elected officials are not the ones making the decisions.

The U.S. is a critical experiment in democracy, but the rapid advancement of technology is outpacing our legal and civil discourse.

The iron law of oligarchy suggests that true democracy is rare, as political power tends to concentrate in a small elite, which has been observed throughout history, including in organizations that claim to be democratic.

In a democracy, the majority can outvote the minority, which can lead to a situation where those without power use democratic institutions to impose their will on others, creating a potential tyranny of the majority.

The troubling reality is that those who truly run the government are not the elected officials we vote for, but rather a cabal of elites within the Democratic Party, including figures like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, who influence decisions behind the scenes.

The aspiration for inclusion and fairness is a core value of America and capitalism, and we must continue to strive for a meritocracy that works for everyone.

The American system of government has inherent flaws, including a diffusion of responsibility due to checks and balances, which can lead to a lack of accountability.

If capital flows are unregulated, they can create a 'virtual senate' of concentrated financial capital that imposes decisions on governments through the threat of capital flight, undermining democracy.

The Democratic Party has shifted significantly from its roots, making it difficult for someone like me, who values freedom and limited government, to feel at home within it.