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The Dangerous Freedom Cycle

In 1787, Scottish economist Alexander Tytler said that a democracy is always temporary in nature and cannot exist as a permanent form of government.

Tytler was referring specifically at the time to the new American Republic. He said, “A democracy can continue to exist up until the time voters discover they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury.”

Everything Inside Me (EIM) says Tytler had it right. He says this is the dreaded Freedom Cycle, based on human nature and something that is not easily manipulated and can never reverse itself. Says EIM, “No country can reverse the cycle. Like a plant, it must die before renewal can occur.” Here’s more.

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