1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

I’m reaching out to understand your stance on a political philosophy gaining attention in some circles, notably associated with Curtis Yarvin, a thinker who has influenced figures like JD Vance and Silicon Valley leaders such as Peter Thiel. Yarvin, often writing under the pseudonym Mencius Moldbug, advocates for dismantling American democracy, which he views as a failed and inefficient system. He proposes replacing it with a centralized, authoritarian government—essentially a ‘monarchy’ or a corporate-style structure led by a single executive, like a CEO, with absolute power. His philosophy, part of the ‘neoreactionary’ or ‘Dark Enlightenment’ movement, calls for abolishing checks and balances, retiring all government employees (a concept he terms ‘RAGE’—Retire All Government Employees), and dissolving institutions like academia and media, which he labels ‘the Cathedral’ for their alleged control over public thought. He argues this would streamline governance and eliminate what he sees as bureaucratic waste, drawing inspiration from figures like Napoleon and the governance of Singapore. Do you support or oppose Yarvin’s ideas about dismantling our current government structure in favor of such an authoritarian model? I’d appreciate your perspective on how this aligns with your vision for our district and the country.