From the "are" to the "is"

Just watched the video of the Civil War, from which the title of this post was obtained.  I first referenced it in the post before the last post.  There is only one link there, which I added this morning.  The link in this paragraph will take you to another link that will take you there.  This is the quote in which I remembered, thus the reference to it.  After having watching it, the video was very supportive of democracy, but that support has a dark side.  The dark side is the trajectory towards a unitary, centralized, and oppressively powerful government.  It has been a slow process, not unlike the boil-a-frog scenario mentioned here from time to time.

As the Roman Republic gave way to the Caesars, so does the American Republic give way to the dictators.  Unless something changes, that's where we are headed.  Those who advocate Democracy are only interested in becoming demagogues.  Some day, a demagogue will sweep away what remains of our liberty.  It may not even be a liberal Democrat who does it.  The love of power exists in both parties, and there is nobody who is truly dedicated to liberty, although I may be mistaken about that.

As for the sheep, they are only interested in wearing their chains.  Life as a slave is easier for the moment, but that is only the bait that will hook them in time.  Over time, the pull of the line will become oppressive and they will see their error.  But that time is not yet.

Pardon the mixed metaphors.  But they are good enough for the purpose.