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Continue reading →: Reclaiming the Republic: Power, Participation, and the Promise of Renewal
In an era marked by unprecedented technological transformation, growing inequality, and a crisis of trust in institutions, the foundations of democratic life are under mounting pressure. While the structures of democracy remain in place, their spirit — rooted in shared power, public dialogue, and civic responsibility — is being steadily…
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Continue reading →: You Don’t Crash an Economy to Save It
Eric Demuth presents a seductive thesis: that Trump’s tariff rhetoric isn’t really about trade at all—it’s a sophisticated macroeconomic maneuver to crash the economy just enough to bring down Treasury yields and refinance U.S. debt on the cheap. It’s neat. It’s counterintuitive.And it’s deeply flawed. 1. You can’t deflate your…
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Continue reading →: A Nation Unraveling in Silence
Once, America was a country that prided itself on open debate, on the clash of ideas that sharpened its democracy. Today, it is a nation of silos, where people retreat into their ideological fortresses, shielded from opposing views by carefully curated news feeds and social circles that reaffirm, rather than…
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Continue reading →: The Corporate Takeover of American Democracy
American democracy is no longer a system of government by and for the people—it is a marketplace where influence is auctioned to the highest bidder. As the 2024 election unfolds, a stark reality emerges: the principles of equal representation and fair governance are being systematically dismantled by an unprecedented influx…
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Continue reading →: A Letter to a Citizen of the American Republic
“My dear friend, Though I write to you across the abyss of time, I do so with the same concern and curiosity that guided my travels through your country nearly two centuries ago. Then, I sought to understand how liberty could survive in an age of equality. Now, I write…
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I’m Quentin Detilleux, an avid student of history and politics with a deep interest in U.S. history and global dynamics. Through my blog, I aim to share thoughtful historical analysis and contribute to meaningful discussions on today’s political and economic challenges.
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