[Antoninus]

I think Michael Voris has been reading Plato's views on the limitations of democracy, the virtuous/harmonious soul, and his affirmation of the philosopher-king.

Either that, or Machiavelli's Discourses on Livy. That had a profound impact on me as a student and I came to agree with Niocolo that a functional republic is the best form of government, but failing that, a benign monarchy is also good.

[Lorica]

I haven’t read Machiavelli, but I’ll remember your reference.

The thing is, there are clear problems with true democracy (some of which Voris delineates) as opposed to a constitutional republic, and it’s why the U.S. IS a republic.

Most Christians hold that Christ will come again to rule Heaven and Earth, and man’s attempts to rule himself will pass away. It’s certainly within Voris’ purview to state his own beliefs which, the apoplexy shown by some FR non-Catholics notwithstanding, are not likely to become mainstream at any point in time.

What amazes me is the willingness to align with pro-abort and pro-gay views in order to put this article up here.

[Alex Murphy]

I came to agree with Niocolo that a functional republic is the best form of government

Believe me, I'm glad to hear you say that. Unfortunately, many of your fellow FRCatholics seem to be having trouble making the same statement, i.e. that a functional, constitutional representative republic is the best form of government over any country, at any time. I suspect that they secretly believe a "benevolent Catholic dictatorship" is better than a constitutional republic.

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