What the actual constitution says
If we want to understand how a political-economic regime works, it is pointless to focus on what is written in constitutions and laws, or on what statesmen say. What is…
Reality versus Kennedy: 1:0
While there are areas where different opinions can coexist indefinitely, there are also areas where reality catches up with us. Take energy, for example. Or war. Or healthcare. US Secretary…
Three types of elections
There are basically three types of election. (a) The first are the usual ones, which are organised with the aim of confirming the ruling power — and they work. (b)…
Morality and power
One of the misconceptions that prevents us from understanding current social and political events is the belief that there is a universal moral and political order or set of moral…
Dynasties and coalitions
The Trump Revolution Coalition consists of the working class, industrial magnates and other special interest groups. A great deal has already been written about this. It has also been suggested…
Romania and elections
The Romanian elections turned out differently to what the agencies predicted (even though their predictions two weeks ago were quite accurate). At the last minute, a large number of new…