#11 – “Was American Democracy Real at Any Time in Our History?” – March 28, 2025
Summary in Seconds: From the outset, in the late 18th century, the American version of democracy diverged significantly from its European counterpart. The contrast between the American Revolution and the French Revolution can be encapsulated in their respective slogans: “no taxation without representation” versus “liberté, égalité, et fraternité.” While Europe’s path to democracy was shaped […]