This article was originally published by Ulrich F. at The Mises Institute.  If we were to identify the most sacrosanct dogma of Western modernity—the one that no one questions—it would undoubtedly be representative democracy. We automatically assume that it is the best form of government that humanity has ever invented—a sort of “end of history” method of governance and the ultimate political achievement. Representative Democracy Is Not Democratic The first problem is conceptual and fatal: Representative democracy is simply not democratic. One person cannot perfectly represent another’s freedom, desires, needs, or individuality. Consider an individual representing 100,000 others, as is…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner has exposed a serious security vulnerability surrounding President Donald Trump and other senior U.S. officials, a former Defense Department intelligence officer has warned.And with tensions between Washington and Tehran rising and ceasefire talks stalled, Andrew Badger told Fox News Digital the April 25 breach could further increase Iran’s “motivation” to target Trump and others in the administration.”This could show that there is a vulnerability in terms of potentially accessing President Trump or senior officials,” Badger said before warning of “significant vulnerabilities.”TRUMP PRAISED FOR…

The Air Force is asking Congress for $3.9 billion to buy 15 Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tankers in fiscal 2027, an $800 million increase over fiscal 2026, according to Air Force budget materials released April 21. Annual procurement is expected to rise to 18 aircraft per year from 2028 to 2031.The service also clarified plans for the size of its KC-46 fleet. Procurement figures in the fiscal 2027 budget document initially indicated a goal of 319 aircraft, but the Air Force corrected that number on April 24, confirming the program of record is 263 KC-46As, Defense Daily reported. The expansion runs…

Another horny couple on vacation couldn’t wait until their flight landed to fool around and insisted on doing so in the plane’s cabin. It earned them a lifetime ban from the airline.Believe it or not, there are people flying alongside you that don’t want to witness you going at it as the plane takes off. Those sorts of activities, if you can’t control yourself, are reserved for the bathroom at cruising altitudes. Let’s head across the pond where a couple in their 50s ignored these guidelines and almost caused their flight to the Spanish island of Gran Canaria to be…

On the first day of the Army’s most elite combat engineering competition, the winning team made an error that could have knocked them out of running. For a swimming task, the pair forgot to swim the entire length of the lane, skipping out on 100 meters of the event.Despite being upset and confused, 1st Lt. Bryce Sullenger said the duo “knew we had to brush it off our shoulders and move on to the next event.” And move on, they did.Representing the 75th Ranger Regiment, Sullenger and his partner, 1st Lt. Christopher Barrett put aside the setback and won first…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Thousands of bikini-clad revelers were met by an increased law enforcement presence as they took to the Florida water over the weekend for another year of the infamous boozy Boca Bash.   The party, which is held annually on the last Sunday of April, is a ticket-free event hosted on Lake Boca Raton, located along the Sunshine State’s southeastern coast. While the bash attracts thousands of rowdy revelers, this year’s party saw a significant law enforcement presence up and down the shores after previous events led to numerous arrests. “I will say that this year there…

The U.S. Air Force wants inexpensive, long-range missiles that can be launched in mass volleys by cargo aircraft. According to a recent Request for Information, Beyond Adversary’s Reach, Family of Affordable Mass Missiles, or FAMM-BAR, would be a common air-to-surface missile carried in pallets aboard cargo aircraft. The service envisions producing 1,000 to 2,000 missiles per year for five years. The goal is to “streamline the battlespace by developing a single, common, air-to surface munition that is affordable, adaptable, and possesses significant standoff range,” the Air Force’s RIF reads.The initial goal is an anti-ship missile with a range of at…

Infamous Christian Nationalist and War Chief, Pete Hegseth, has been pushing religion hard within the ranks of the United States military. Since taking up the post of Secretary of Defense, Hegseth has moved to put his personal stamp on all things religious in the military. Many are becoming concerned with the ruling class’s rhetoric on religion and rightfully so. Christian Nationalism Intensifies: US Troops Told War Is “God’s Plan” Since the death of Charile Kirk, Christian nationalism has taken the spotlight in the U.S. It’s becoming a front and center issue in almost every single policy debate and even the…

A viral video made the rounds on social media on Sunday showing a vehicle driving on a Topgolf driving range. Yes, there were several jokes made about a certain high-profile golfer. I’m not going to do that, I’m going to take the high road here and assume he was nowhere near this location at the time.The video claimed what looks like an SUV was driven by a drunk man who was seen urinating in the parking lot before his little adventure at a location in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to the local outlet Queen City News, an incident involving a…

The U.S. Navy’s premier operational unmanned carrier-based aircraft completed its first test flight on Saturday, the sea service announced. The MQ-25A Stingray launched from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, and flew for about two hours, according to a Navy release.Navy and Boeing Air Vehicle Pilots controlled the MQ-25A Stingray during its test flight from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 Ground Control Station. The pilots conducted a series of tests to validate the aircraft’s basic flight controls, engine performance and handling features, the release stated.As an aerial refueling tanker, the MQ-25A is designed to assume…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNINGThe blood spatter on Nancy Guthrie’s front porch suggests a single abductor took her out of her home, according to a former FBI profiler.”If there was no blood spatter pattern inside the house, then outside by the front door or while she was going through the door this is where she put up a fight or refused to go any further,” retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jim Clemente told Fox News Digital Monday.”This is where she was assaulted. Most likely struck in the nose or mouth. She fell to her…

The Army is planning to bulk up its lightweight Infantry Squad Vehicle with a heavier, hybrid-powered variant, according to a federal contracting notice.The service wants to add 606 ISV-Heavy vehicles to its existing fleet of roughly 1,105 ISVs through a three-contract effort, signaling a shift in how it intends to use the platform.While the original ISV was designed to rapidly move a nine-soldier squad across rugged terrain, the ISV-H is built to do more than just transport troops. Instead, it emphasizes onboard power generation and mission system support.According to a GM Defense factsheet, the ISV-H is designed for “a myriad…