Today we frankly recognize that democracy can be no more than talks and aspiration, and have rule not so much by the people as by the "cleverest politicians;" Politicians families and friends are like the old aristocracy, not of birth, not a plutocracy of wealth, but a true meritocracy of talent or...

Fifteen apparitions have I seen;
The worse a coat upon a coat-hanger,
With bonds from the "Pigs" Counter yes...

Is it hope ?...