Literally Direct Democracy

Journal Entry: 1-6-2012 With modern technology, it could be possible to have direct democracy with all voting for candidates, ballot measures, etc. It may still be that, for running the federal level of government, some degree of representative democracy is still useful and efficient as how to run things. Obama is seeking to be king, and bypass Congress and the courts to impose his will and write as well as administrate laws. He strives to craft a voting majority of poor people, on the government dole, utterly dependent on it and voting their pocket book by backing big government hacks who deliver the goodies. Obama presents himself as their savior and champion. He only pretends to care about them for they are his instrument for attacking the middle class and the rich and powerful, bringing all under federal sway. Bread and circuses are being provided for the masses to keep them distracted and compliant. Direct democracy in this worst case scenario would allow a majority of groupist have-nots to rule society or at least support what their demagogue dictates. That is a very scary proposition. Direct democracy, before being implemented, must be wielded by highly principled, highly educated, highly participating, highly informed soldier-citizens that are Mavellonialist anarchists. They would provide society with a wholesome outcome from electronic voting under direct democracy. These super-voters would be logical, stoic, self- restraining, idealistic, skeptical, moral, freedom-loving and controllers of politicians and the political process. They would never accept legislation to deprive a neighbor of his property or freedom. They would not confiscate his legitimate power share or be intolerant of his eccentric ways, views and values. Until super-citizens are so trained and created, it will not do to install direct democracy. The illiterate, selfish, emotional mob voters cannot handle such power and authority. Representative democracy is good enough for them until they come to their senses and take the high road.