Philosopher Kings

While we’re in the relatively calm time before the partisan conflicts begin again, in earnest, in January, we can contemplate politics on a macro scale.

As individuals, we tend to make decisions based on fairly narrow self-interest. If we are relatively happy we tend to support the status quo. If we aren’t, we look around for someone to blame and try to find someone who will fix whatever is causing our dissatisfaction.

The collective will of the majority benefits those who control the levers of power and espouse what is perceived as being the remedy for those dissatisfied or providing a comfor...