I'm arguing that Noah is trying to get closer to his ideal - direct democracy - and is criticizing the Senate for being undemocratic (that appears in this column, yes). I agree that the house is still a representative democracy, but that by taking out the senate, he is trying to further the damage done steadily against the distinctive nature and rights of the states and local government.

Now, there are many things to be said about how this system has failed and needs to be adapted to today's mobile society; but that's a much longer, harder discussion.