Aristotle, in his work “Politics,” discussed various ways to address and potentially overthrow oligarchies. He believed that oligarchies were unstable forms of government because they often led to factional conflicts and corruption. He identified several causes of factional conflict, including:
- Arrogant behavior of rulers.
- Realization of potential profit from rebelling.
- Fear of punishment from those in power.
- Disproportionate growth of one class over another.
- Corrupt election procedures.
- Infighting and impoverishment within the ruling class.
- Formation of an inner elite circle.
Aristotle suggested that gradual reform and constitutional change rather than violent upheaval should be the solution. He believed that positive change has to come from the middle class. They must:
- Build alternative sources of power.
- Form intentional coalitions.
- Understand and exploit system weaknesses.
- Develop political virtue
- Cultivate strategic patience.
With the exception of #4, this is pretty much what the Republican Oligarchs have done in the last few decades, and we will have to hone those skills ourselves to overcome the Trump/Musk/Thiele Oligarchy that is taking over our democratic Republic.
Aristotle said that the signs that change is near are:
- Public dissatisfaction, when the people stop believing that government is working for them.
- Internal division within the ruling class.
- Emergence of new leaders and voices.
In addition to it being Inauguration Day, this Monday is also Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. So, taking all of the above into consideration, I believe that the public will peacefully show their dissatisfaction with the Trump Presidency in the 2026 midterm elections. New leaders and voices will take office on January of 2027, and Trump will be impeached for the third and final time in March of 2027. I have a dream.
Peace & Love, and all of the above,
Earl
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