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Our Democracy Is Actually Dying

Bulwark Takes

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Loyalty and Democracy: The Impact of Patronage

This chapter explores the dynamics of loyalty within government and its implications for democracy, highlighting the shift from traditional establishments to loyalist figures. It raises concerns about the intertwining of loyalty and rule of law and its effects on the balance of power in the state. Additionally, the chapter reflects on historical precedents of democratic collapse, questioning the motivations behind radical political movements in times of stability.

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