While I won’t go that far, the articles of confederation were undoubtedly a mess, it is also undeniable that many of the founders were terrified of the average person and created a government that plays into that.

Well and of course there’s the argument that the constitution represent an elite rebellion against the more pure democracy ideals of the revolution.

Since korea! Crazy.

Everything is corporate at this point. Corporate and narratively empty.

well it ties into the rise of AI which if it has proven anything, it’s that some people never want to stretch their brains, even slightly.

This was part of an argument I saw between those who think snw or tng has better dialogue

I think it is the lack of modern slang that makes the person annoyed

The war on intellectualism is relentless

As for the no there there, that ignores the fascinating thematic underpinnings of hamlesuch as the battle between modernity and medieval values or the freudian interpretations, etc

The tendency for white Americans to perform mass sterilizations is truly terrifying. so many examples throughout history.

Also I will admit I am somewhat softer on voyager when compared to what we have now. Just my personal opinion.

Ha! I don't. I do think the characters make an intriguing eclectic display though.