Archive for March 12th, 2010
Alexis & Me – Introduction Pages 7 – 10
Tocqueville, referencing the ancient origins of democracy and its downfall: “Almost before anyone was aware of existence, it seized power unexpectedly. From then on each man has abjectly catered to the least of its desires. Once it was worshiped as the very image of force. Later, after its strength had been sapped by its own excesses, [...]


