The American Republic Runs on Representation.

The engine needs more oil.

Like a well-tuned engine, a well-functioning republic depends on movement—on power cycling through the system without obstruction. Just as an engine relies on oil to keep its parts from grinding to a halt, a republic relies on representation to keep power flowing between the people and their government.

Oil sits in a pan at the bottom of the engine, like the people’s representation sits in the lower chamber (House of Representatives) of Congress. The people pressure representation to act, just like the oil pump pressurizes the oil through the engine. Before circulating, the oil passes through a filter, just like the lower chamber (House) passes through the upper chamber (Senate). Oil then moves through passageways, lubricating the crankshaft and pistons and keeping everything moving—just like laws and representation should flow through government, keeping power in motion. But when there’s not enough oil or the flow is restricted, the engine seizes up.

That’s exactly what’s happening to our republic. The House was capped, the population grew, and now power is stagnating. The system is overheating and grinding down because representation isn’t circulating. Expanding the House is like adding more oil—restoring flow, reducing friction, and getting the engine of American Republic running smoothly again.

Peace & Love,

Jeff Mayhugh