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The author argues that the political system known as socialism is not democratic, and assertions that democracy can be upheld within socialist systems are mistaken despite efforts of the American left to introduce democratic socialism in the U.S. The author also argues that socialism is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution. The author also argues that the historical record proves that socialism is ineffective and counterproductive.

The article discusses the executive power of the U.S. president throughout U.S. history from its founding through the mid 2010s, with a particular focus on presidents' efforts to use executive authority to override the U.S. Congress and U.S. courts. U.S. presidents' use of federal agencies to override Congress, including in regard to the U.S. Constitution and environmental administrative rules issued by U.S. government agencies and through referencing professor Philip Hamburger, is discussed.

An interview with Justice Neil Gorsuch of the U.S. Supreme Court is presented. Gorsuch expressed his confidence about the future of the U.S., its Constitution and its originalist judicial philosophy. He also talked about the rule of law in the country, the importance of protecting minority rights, and the delegation of legislative power to the executive branch.

The author considers the distinction between democracy and liberty. In his view elections are just one aspect of liberty and a civil society. He cites the abolition of slavery and segregation in the U.S. as examples of liberty that came about by means other than elections. He approvingly cites restraints on democracy's ability to restrict liberties that are included in the U.S. Constitution.