# 525 - The Frightful Despotism of Political Parties

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Podcast: [The Constitution Study podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-constitution-study-podcast-1141731)
Published: 2026-06-01T17:00:57+00:00
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George Washington warned us that political parties bring their own frightful despotism. From gerrymandering to primaries, We the People have allowed political parties to not only rule our elections, but to poison our interactions with their venom and hatred. Will we continue to let these private organizations drag the United States into the ash heap of history?

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