I have seen all that, and have read the Mises institute info, and agree with it in many ways. My issue is the methodology we use to “return” to the old model, and how much of that we have to adjust in light of the economic realities of today and the rest of the world, which no matter your stance on “globalism” we're are an integral part of that both politically and economically.
One thought-experiment you can attempt in the safety of your own home is to ask yourself: if things really
needed to change, how would it happen with our present leadership, and the other candidates?
The more you delve into this experiment, the more you may come to realize that the deck is purposefully stacked against such change by the people with a vested interest in seeing things remain as they are, for their own benefit. If you think a little harder, you may come to realize that massive force is being exerted to keep things as they are.
You might then ask yourself: is this representative government? They answer for me is "absolutely not."