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    Our Only Hope

    enFebruary 29, 2024
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    The Founders of America thought that democracy was the best tool to secure the blessings of liberty to its citizens. And, although not perfect, our democracy did a pretty good job of doing that while also providing prosperity. But right now America appears to be heading in the wrong direction and democracy does not seem to be helping. In this podcast, the Edifice of Trust host, Victor Bolles, looks at how to make democracy a better tool to fulfill its intended function – securing liberty.

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