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sexta-feira, 13 de fevereiro de 2026

PORTAL FEBRUARY 13TH, 2026

ARCHANGEL MICHAEL DEFEND GOD ’S KINGDOM 
 

"February 13th, when it coincides with the first Friday the 13th of the year, is not an announcement of fear, it is a summons to spiritual maturity.

 Popular imagination transformed 13 into a threat, but ancient traditions always read this number as a passage: the closing of form, the birth of consciousness, the cutting of excess so that the essential can breathe. 

In symbolic language, 12 organizes the visible world; 13 inaugurates what comes after order, the crossing in which the soul stops repeating a script and assumes authorship.

Friday, in turn, carries the Venusian archetype: bonds, self-worth, pleasure, beauty, the reconciliation of body and spirit. 

When Friday meets the 13th, a fertile tension between affection and truth arises. 

This is why so many people feel the day is denser: it is not cosmic punishment, it is concentrated lucidity. 

What was disguised in relationships appears. What was self-deception loses its makeup. What was karma, understood not as punishment but as a pattern of psychic and moral repetition, becomes visible enough to be interrupted with responsibility.

There is also a reading of symbolic psychology that confirms this movement. 

Liminal dates function as decision portals because they break the autopilot, increase attention, and reorganize the internal narrative. When the mind recognizes a milestone, it flexes habits and accepts renaming its own story. 

It is at this point that the spiritual stops being discourse and becomes method: watching thoughts, choosing words, sustaining a coherent attitude, honoring the commitments of one's own conscience.

On this Friday the 13th, the energetic peak does not promise ready-made happiness. 

It offers something more serious: the chance to end old loyalties to pain and sign a new pact with the truth. Those who accept this call do not escape life; they finally begin to live it fully, with presence, direction, and lucid faith.

Have faith and comment: I believe!"

I BELIEVE ! 

THANKS TO BE GOD !


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"A powerful and highly detailed symbolic illustration of spiritual maturity and the number 13. 

In the center, a majestic human figure (the soul) is shedding a cracked, grey stone shell (representing old scripts and the number 12) to reveal a luminous, radiant golden interior.

 The figure holds a shimmering silver blade of light, cutting through dark, tangled vines of 'excess' to let a bright core breathe.

 In the background, a subtle fusion of a clock stopping at 12 and a portal opening at 13. 

Elements of Venus (shimmering roses and soft emerald light) blend with the sharpness of cosmic truth. Atmospheric, cinematic lighting, deep purples and golds, mystical and transformative mood. 

High fantasy art style."


"MASSIVE VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTION" SAID SUPREME COURT MINISTER FLÁVIO DINO - 'Systemic insecurity,' says Court regarding Minister Dino's decision that affected perks.



MASSIVE VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTION SAID MINISTER FLÁVIO DINO FROM STF  BRAZILIAN SUPREME COURT 

Systemic insecurity,' says Court regarding Dino's decision that affected perks.

The document, signed by Judge Loureiro and São Paulo Court of Justice lawyer Solange Sugano, calls for the immediate annulment of Minister Dino's decision.

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Source Infomoney 

11/02/2026 18:04 • Updated 1 day ago


The president of the Court of Justice of São Paulo, Judge Francisco Eduardo Loureiro, questioned this Wednesday, the 11th, the legality of the decision by the Supreme Court Justice, Flávio Dino, who gave the Three Branches of Government 60 days to review the perks that inflate paychecks and fuel the super-salaries of civil servants.


The court's presidency stated that "the appeal does not question the Supreme Federal Court's concern with the regulation of remuneration policy, but rather the form and procedural means chosen to decide on the matter."


The dissenting position of the São Paulo Court arose within the context of an internal appeal – a recourse available against single-judge decisions – in which the judge argues that "the generalized suspension of compensation payments could generate federal asymmetry, irreparably compromise the administration of justice, produce irreversible financial effects, and create systemic legal uncertainty."


The document, signed by Judge Loureiro and São Paulo Court of Justice lawyer Solange Sugano, calls for the immediate annulment of Minister Dino's decision.


Last Thursday, the 5th, the Supreme Court Justice pointed to the existence in the country of what he calls the 'Empire of Perks'. “By this path, the end of the Empire of Perks will certainly be more effective and faster, with effective remuneration justice, so necessary for the appreciation of public servants and for the efficiency and dignity of public service,” stated Dino.


Jhonatan de Jesus changed the status of Central Bank inquiries in an action investigating the agency's role in the collapse of Master Bank, which remains under seal at the Court of Accounts.


The minister heavily criticized the million-dollar paychecks that are widespread among public sector employees. He described this situation as a "massive violation" of the Constitution.

According to the São Paulo court, the appeal "does not question the significant importance of controlling the salary cap, but seeks to ensure consistency between judicial action and normative temporality."


In December, the net remuneration of judges of the Court of Justice of São Paulo reached an average of R$ 148,971.88. A survey by Estadão showed that 99.85% of the magistrates received above the constitutional ceiling, currently set at R$ 46,000 gross, which is equivalent to approximately R$ 35,000 net paid to ministers of the Supreme Federal Court. In total, the payroll of the magistrates of the Court of Justice of São Paulo reached half a billion reais (R$ 546,318,579.97) in gross values, in December alone.


Loureiro received a net salary of R$ 185,000 in the last month of the year. In November, his paycheck showed a net salary of R$ 124,000.

Wage policy'


Last Friday, the 6th, shortly before taking office as president of the São Paulo Court of Justice, when questioned about the 'salary cap violation', Loureiro declared: “The salary of the São Paulo Court, not only the São Paulo Court, but of all the courts in the country, all of them, the salary respects the constitutional ceiling. What is paid is an indemnification allowance related to indemnities that should have been paid at the appropriate time and were not. And they are paid in installments because there is no money in the budget to pay in full. And these allowances, these are what exceed the ceiling.”


Before questioning Dino's decision on Wednesday, the judge stated that he received "the news regarding the salary policy issue—that's the correct word—with complete tranquility."


received it calmly, because in reality nothing changes for the São Paulo judiciary. Let's remember the following: all salary policies, and that's the correct word, for the judiciary are national, not local, not specific to São Paulo or any other state. And we always pay only what is authorized either by federal law, by a decision of the Supreme Federal Court itself, or by a resolution of the National Council of Justice,” argued the new president of the Court of Justice.

"Therefore, a decision stating that we must pay what is in accordance with the law and with decisions of the Supreme Court itself, does not cause us any surprise or any kind of change," Loureiro assured at the time.

Loureiro stated last Friday that he has 'no farm, no ranch, and no chickens'. The statement by the judge, who assumed command of the largest state court in the country, comes after the statement by the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court, Dias Toffoli, who assured last Tuesday, the 4th, that 'several magistrates are farmers and owners of companies' and, therefore, have the right to 'receive their dividends' without contestation from public opinion.


Neither a farm, nor a ranch, nor chickens. I don’t have any,” Loureiro stated. “There is a law that regulates what activities a judge can have. In addition to the judiciary, we can teach at a university level. Beyond that, we cannot have business activities,” the judge continued, when questioned about his opinion on Toffoli’s statement.


'Its adjustment is awaited'


The appeal filed by the São Paulo Court of Justice states that, if Dino's decision is not overturned, the Court will await "its adjustment."


."That a deadline of no less than eighteen months be established for the National Congress to remedy the legislative delay, and that the effectiveness of the minimum defined normativity – in short, the provisional regulation that subjects the legitimacy of the compensation installments to the existence of ordinary law – be conditioned on the persistence of the state of delay, after the expiration of the deadline granted for the promulgation of the pending legislative act," requests the judge.

Link

https://www.infomoney.com.br/politica/inseguranca-sistemica-diz-tribunal-sobre-decisao-de-dino-que-atingiu-penduricalhos/


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quinta-feira, 12 de fevereiro de 2026

The Principle of the Separation of Powers and Ethic-Social Erosion: A Comparative Analysis between the Victorian Order and Contemporary Disorder

 


The Principle of the Separation of Powers and Ethic-Social Erosion: A Comparative Analysis between the Victorian Order and Contemporary Disorder

The principle of the separation of powers constitutes the fundamental foundation of the modern Constitutional State, functioning as the primary mechanism for the protection of individual liberties against the intrinsic human tendency toward the despotic exercise of authority.

In academic and legal terms, this principle does not presuppose the division of a power that is, by nature, one and indivisible, but rather the distribution of distinct state functions — legislative, executive, and judicial — among autonomous and independent organs.

Classical doctrine, consolidated during the Enlightenment by figures such as Montesquieu, establishes that the harmony of the political body depends on a system of checks and balances, in which each power holds the necessary tools to oversee and limit the others, preventing the absolute concentration that historically leads to tyranny.

For the common citizen, the separation of powers can be understood as a daily security measure: the guarantee that the one who creates the rules (Legislative) is not the same as the one who executes them (Executive), and that neither of these can decide the final fate of a conflict without the intervention of an impartial judge (Judiciary).

It is the division of tasks so that no one rules alone and so that the right of each individual is respected against the abuses of rulers. However, the effectiveness of this institutional arrangement depends not only on constitutional texts, but on the ethical and moral substrate of the society that sustains it.

By contrasting the rigid ethics and the moral-religious structure of Victorian society of the 18th and 19th centuries with contemporary reality, one observes a transition from an order based on duty, the fear of God, and institutional stability to a scenario of disorder characterized by materialism, political alienation, and the erosion of morals, ethics, and respect for human dignity.

The imbalance between the powers, manifested in current Brazil through an increasing judicialization of politics and a concentration of attributions in the Executive, reflects not only an administrative failure but a profound moral crisis that affects all spheres of civil, military, and legal life.

Academic and Legal Foundations of the Separation of Powers

The theory of the separation of powers evolved from rudimentary observations in Classical Antiquity to become the "entrenched clause" (cláusula pétrea) of liberal democracies.

Aristotle already identified the need to distinguish between deliberations on public affairs, the body of magistrates, and the judicial body, although this distinction did not aim at individual liberty in the modern sense, but at the efficiency of the polis. It was only in the 18th century, under the aegis of the Enlightenment, that the theory gained the contour of an instrument for limiting arbitrariness.

The Evolution of Political Thought and the Tripartition of Functions

The transition from the absolutist model to the constitutional one required that political power be fragmented to be controlled. John Locke, in his "Second Treatise on Civil Government," proposed a functional division, but it was Charles-Louis de Secondat, the Baron de Montesquieu, who immortalized the triad in his work "The Spirit of the Laws" (1748).

Montesquieu started from the premise that "every man who has power is tempted to abuse it," making it necessary that "power check power."

Legally, functions are classified into typical and atypical, as shown in the table below:

| Power | Typical Function | Atypical Function (Examples) | Responsible Organ (Brazil) |

|---|---|---|---|

| Legislative | Create laws and oversee the Executive | Judge crimes of responsibility; administer its servants | National Congress (Chamber and Senate) |

| Executive | Administer public affairs and apply laws | Edit provisional measures (legislate); judge administrative processes | Presidency of the Republic and Ministries |

| Judiciary | Judge conflicts and apply the law to the case | Elaborate internal regulations (legislate); administer courts | STF, STJ, Courts, and Judges |

Source: Elaborated based on [References].

In the Brazilian legal system, Article 2 of the Federal Constitution of 1988 enshrines the principle as one of the foundations of the Republic, requiring that the powers be "independent and harmonious among themselves." However, contemporary academic analysis points to concerning distortions, such as the hypertrophy of the Executive and judicial activism, which alter the original balance and generate inefficiency in the satisfaction of the common good.

The Perspective of the Common Citizen: Why Separation Matters?

For the citizen, the principle means that liberty is not at the mercy of a ruler's mood. When the Executive tries to impose its will above the law, the Judiciary must intervene to annul the act. When the Judiciary exceeds its functions, the Legislative can propose amendments or initiate oversight processes. This system of checks and balances ensures that power emanates from the people and is exercised within rigid ethical and legal limits. The lack of this reverential fear of rules and the Constitution opens space for what is termed political "anything goes" (vale tudo), where impunity and corruption corrode trust in institutions.

Ethics and Morality in Victorian Society: Fear of God as a Social Stabilizer

Victorian society (1837-1901), although marked by internal contradictions, presented a code of morality and ethics of a rigidity almost unreachable by modern standards. This period, characterized by the Pax Britannica, grounded its stability on a tripod composed of religion, respect for constituted authorities, and a deep sense of patriotic duty.

Religious Structure and Burke's "Religious Animal"

In the 18th century, Edmund Burke, frequently considered the father of modern conservatism, argued that man is, by constitution, a "religious animal." For Burke, atheism and the radical secularization of politics were recipes for social disaster, as they removed the moral "cement" that united society in its organicity. The fear of God was not just a matter of individual faith, but a principle of governance: the recognition that the sovereign and the magistrates would be accountable to a higher authority.

Religion functioned as the guardian of the social ethos, promoting solidarity and the moderation of "self-love" in favor of the common good. In the Victorian era, this religious fundamentalism, sometimes criticized for its excess of puritanism, generated a society where public conduct was watched and crime had low tolerance. The dignity of the human person, in that context, was intrinsically linked to the fulfillment of the social and moral role of each individual within the traditional hierarchy.

| Ethical Dimension | Victorian Society (18th/19th Cent.) | Contemporary Society |

|---|---|---|

| Moral Foundation | Religion and Tradition | Materialism and Relativism |

| View of Man | Moral and Religious Being (Duty) | Autonomous Individual (Desire) |

| Authority | Delegated by God / Hierarchical Respect | Questioned / Crisis of Legitimacy |

| Homeland | Love and National Devotion | Alienation and Political Disinterest |

| Family | Sacred Institution and Social Unit | Based on Affectivity and Individualism |

| State | Guarantor of Order and Peace | Arena of Conflict and Corruption |

Source: Synthesis based on [References].

Victorian stability stemmed from the acceptance of a natural order, where respect for authorities and laws was seen as a reflection of divine obedience. The rupture with these values, initiated with the abstract rationalism of the Enlightenment and intensified by modern materialism, is seen by critics like Burke as the origin of disorder and "democratic tyranny."

Contemporary Disorder: Materialism and Mental Alienation

In contrast to Victorian rigor, contemporary society faces what many describe as a "social barbarism" of capital. Materialism, by reducing human existence to the satisfaction of productive needs and consumption, promotes an alienation that strips the individual of their transcendental and ethical dimension.

The Erosion of Principles and Lack of Fear of Authorities

Contemporary political and social alienation manifests in the "lack of love for the homeland" and disrespect for constituted authorities. Max Weber already noted that, in a disenchanted and secularized world, ethics comes to reside only "in the breast of each man," making a robust collective ethics impossible. Without the fear of God or respect for absolute principles, politics transforms into a "relativistic dictatorship of the majority opinion," where truth is sacrificed in the name of utility.

Moral corruption, individual and collective, driven by an "anything goes" search for power and material gain, directly hits the dignity of the human person. As pointed out by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, corruption in the management of public resources is not just a financial crime, but a systemic violation that deprives millions of people of basic rights such as health, education, and security, corroding the principles of equality and justice.

Impact on the Dignity of the Human Person and the Family

The family, once the fundamental nucleus for the transmission of values and social rooting, has undergone profound transformations. Modern sociology describes the current family as "conjugal, relational, and individualistic," where the focus has shifted from the preservation of the institution to the realization of individual desires. While this change brought greater freedom of choice and valuation of affectivity, on the other hand, it weakened the bonds of duty that maintained social stability.

The disorder extends to the military and civil areas, where hierarchy and respect, pillars of the Victorian order, are replaced by "bestiality" and a lack of empathy. Human dignity becomes the focus of the legal order on paper, but in practice, it is debased by impunity and the depravity of customs.

Denial of Access to Justice and Corruption of the Legal System

One of the most serious symptoms of the current disorder is the crisis of the judicial system, which should be the last refuge of citizenship against arbitrariness. The "denial of access to true justice" occurs both through economic and procedural routes as well as through ethical deviations within the magistracy itself.

Judicialization of Politics and Judicial Activism

The judicialization of politics means the decisive intervention of the Judicial Power capable of affecting the political situation. Although presented as a democratic instrument for the realization of fundamental rights, it generates institutional insecurity resulting from variable judicial interpretations and a lack of direct democratic control over judges. This phenomenon is seen by critics as a usurpation of the principle of the separation of powers, where the Judiciary begins to legislate or dictate public policies, often guided by ideologies instead of the cold letter of the law.

Judicial Perspectives and the 2026 Scenario

The Brazilian judicial horizon for 2026 points to Herculean challenges. The National Strategy of the Judicial Power provides for efforts to make criminal justice more effective and inclusive, seeking to resolve chronic irregularities in the prison system and accelerate the trial of corruption cases. However, high-profile cases continue to test the impartiality of the system:

| Case / Process | Object of Discussion | Social Implication |

|---|---|---|

| Governor of Acre | Crimes of responsibility and corruption | Test of impunity for political elites |

| TCE-RJ Councilor | Money laundering and administrative corruption | Erosion of public morality in account auditing |

| Refugees in Guarulhos | Fundamental rights and international commitments | Tension between national security and human rights |

| Energy Exploration (Fracking) | Environmental impact vs. economic development | Judicialization of technical and strategic themes |

Source: Synthesis of processes planned for 2026 based on [References].

The fight against corruption in Brazil allows agents to be prosecuted administratively, criminally, and civilly, but the effectiveness of this triple responsibility system is frequently questioned by slowness and selectivity, which characterizes the "denial of access to true justice."

Case Study: Precedent 79 (Súmula 79) TJRJ and Institutionalized Injustice

A practical example of legal disorder and lack of respect for individual rights is the history of Precedent 79 (Súmula 79) of the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro. This precedent established that, in respect for the principle prohibiting unjust enrichment, homeowners' associations could charge fees from non-members for services provided in the locality.

From Collectivism to Unconstitutionality

The application of this precedent generated what many called "false condominiums," where property owners in open subdivisions were forced to pay fees to private associations without ever having joined them. This scenario represented a direct affront to the freedom of association guaranteed by the Constitution. The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and the Supreme Federal Court (STF), through Theme 492, eventually considered such charging unconstitutional for the period prior to Law No. 13,465/2017, unless the resident had explicitly agreed or the obligation was recorded in the property deed.

This case demonstrates how the judicial system can sometimes create mechanisms that favor "anything goes" and forced collection to the detriment of legal certainty and individual property. The cancellation of the effects of Precedent 79 reflects a belated attempt to restore justice, but the existence of such practices for decades contributed to the perception of an unjust and partial justice.

The Destruction of Human Dignity through Bestiality and Impunity

The original demand highlights the "bestiality" and "lack of love" that prevail in contemporary society. These terms, though strong, find an echo in the analysis of the "structural crisis of capital," where alienation/estrangement becomes the crucial problem of our historical time. Man ceases to be seen as a subject of rights and starts to be treated as a "sensitive object" of production and profit.

Lack of Ethics in Civil and Judicial Spheres

Administrative and judicial corruption does not only affect public coffers; it destroys the mutual trust necessary for life in society.

When the constituted authority — which according to Victorian Christian ethics should be the "minister of God for good" — becomes the agent of corruption, the implicit social contract is broken.

Widespread impunity generates a cycle of lack of love and disrespect, where crime pays and virtue is ridiculed.

The dignity of the human person, proclaimed as a foundation of the Republic in Art. 1, III of the CF/88, becomes empty rhetoric in the face of the denial of access to dignified and impartial justice.

The referred "political mental alienation" is the result of an education and media that promote materialism and consumerism, distancing the citizen from reflection on the common good and their own transcendence.

Comparative Synthesis: From Victorian Order to Contemporary Chaos

To facilitate the understanding of the ethical-social abyss discussed, the table below compares the pillars of social organization in both periods:

| Social Pillar | Victorian Model (18th/19th Cent.) | Contemporary Model (Brazil/21st Cent.) |

|---|---|---|

| Dominant Ethos | Duty, Honor, and Fear of God | Pleasure, Consumption, and Relativism |

| Family Structure | Unit for transmission of moral values | Unit for affective/individual satisfaction |

| Respect for Law | Reverence for authority and natural order | Search for legal loopholes and impunity |

| Role of Religion | Cement of social organicity | Privatized or marginalized in public life |

| Justice | Based on absolute moral principles | Judicialization and ideological activism |

| Human Dignity | Linked to character and social role | Proclaimed on paper, but debased in practice |

Source: Elaborated based on the cross-referencing of data from [References].

The transition between these models was not a harmonic process, but a rupture marked by the discarding of tradition in favor of an abstract rationality that, in trying to free man, ended up alienating him and leaving him vulnerable to "democratic tyranny" and unbridled corruption.

Conclusions and Considerations on the Social "Anything Goes"

The principle of the separation of powers, in its academic and legal conception, remains the most refined technique of political engineering for the preservation of liberty. However, its functionality is intrinsically linked to the moral fiber of the nation. The comparison with Victorian society reveals that, although technological progress and the broadening of individual rights are undeniable achievements of modernity, the loss of the sense of transcendence, respect for authority, and the reverential fear of the law created a catastrophic ethical vacuum.

This vacuum was filled by a materialism that alienates the citizen from their civic duties and transforms the State into a source of privileges and corruption. The "denial of access to true justice" is not an error of the system, but a logical consequence of a society that abandoned the principles of fear of God and love for the homeland in favor of depravity and the incessant search for material power.

The restoration of the dignity of the human person and the stability of families requires more than legislative or judicial reforms; it demands an ethical renewal that rescues the value of truth, impartiality, and respect for legitimately constituted authorities. As long as "anything goes" and impunity predominate in the civil, military, and political areas, the separation of powers will be only an architectural formality in a social building in ruins. True justice will only be accessible when society relearns to balance individual liberty with moral duty and respect for the permanent foundations of human dignity.

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O Princípio da Separação de Poderes e a Erosão Ético-Social: Uma Análise Comparativa entre a Ordem Vitoriana e a Desordem Contemporânea




O Princípio da Separação de Poderes e a Erosão Ético-Social: Uma Análise
Comparativa entre a Ordem Vitoriana e a Desordem Contemporânea


O princípio da separação de poderes constitui o alicerce fundamental do Estado Constitucional moderno, funcionando como o mecanismo primordial de proteção das liberdades individuais contra a tendência intrínseca do ser humano ao exercício despótico da autoridade. 

Em termos acadêmicos e jurídicos, este princípio não pressupõe a divisão de um poder que é, por natureza, uno e indivisível, mas sim a distribuição de funções estatais distintas — legislativa, executiva e judiciária — entre órgãos autônomos e independentes. 

A doutrina clássica, consolidada no Iluminismo por figuras como Montesquieu, estabelece que a harmonia do corpo político depende de um sistema de freios e contrapesos (checks and balances), no qual cada poder detém as ferramentas necessárias para fiscalizar e limitar os demais, impedindo a concentração absoluta que historicamente conduz à tirania.

Para o cidadão comum, a separação de poderes pode ser compreendida como uma medida de segurança cotidiana: a garantia de que quem cria as regras (Legislativo) não é o mesmo que as executa (Executivo), e que nenhum destes pode decidir o destino final de um conflito sem a intervenção de um juiz imparcial (Judiciário).

 É a divisão de tarefas para que ninguém mande sozinho e para que o direito de cada um seja respeitado contra os abusos dos governantes. Entretanto, a eficácia desse arranjo institucional não depende apenas de textos constitucionais, mas do substrato ético e moral da sociedade que o sustenta.

Ao contrastar a rígida ética e a estrutura moral-religiosa da sociedade vitoriana do século XVIII e XIX com a realidade contemporânea, observa-se uma transição de uma ordem baseada no dever, no temor a Deus e na estabilidade institucional para um cenário de desordem caracterizado pelo materialismo, pela alienação política e pela erosão da moral, da ética e do respeito pela dignidade humana. 

O desequilíbrio entre os poderes, manifestado no Brasil atual por meio de uma crescente judicialização da política e uma concentração de atribuições no Executivo, reflete não apenas uma falha administrativa, mas uma crise moral profunda que atinge todas as esferas da vida civil, militar e jurídica.

Fundamentos Acadêmicos e Jurídicos da Separação de Poderes

A teoria da separação de poderes evoluiu de observações rudimentares na Antiguidade Clássica para se tornar a "cláusula pétrea" das democracias liberais. 

Aristóteles já identificava a necessidade de distinguir entre as deliberações sobre os assuntos públicos, o corpo de magistrados e o corpo judiciário, embora essa distinção não visasse à liberdade individual no sentido moderno, mas à eficiência da polis. Foi apenas no século XVIII, sob a égide do Iluminismo, que a teoria ganhou o contorno de um instrumento de limitação do arbítrio.

A Evolução do Pensamento Político e a Tripartição de Funções

A transição do modelo absolutista para o constitucional exigiu que o poder político fosse fragmentado para ser controlado. John Locke, em seu "Segundo Tratado sobre o Governo

Civil", propôs uma divisão funcional, mas foi Charles-Louis de Secondat, o Barão de

Montesquieu, quem imortalizou a tríade em sua obra "O Espírito das Leis" (1748). 

Montesquieu partia do pressuposto de que "todo homem que tem poder é tentado a abusar dele", sendo necessário que "o poder freie o poder".

Juridicamente, as funções são classificadas em típicas e atípicas, conforme demonstrado na tabela abaixo:

Poder Função Típica Função Atípica

(Exemplos) Órgão Responsável

(Brasil)

Legislativo Criar leis e fiscalizar o

Executivo Julgar crimes de responsabilidade; administrar seus servidores Congresso Nacional

(Câmara e Senado)

Executivo Administrar a coisa pública e aplicar leis Editar medidas provisórias (legislar); julgar processos administrativos Presidência da

República e Ministérios

Judiciário Julgar conflitos e aplicar a lei ao caso Elaborar regimentos internos (legislar); administrar tribunais STF, STJ, Tribunais e

Juízes

Fonte: Elaborado com base em.

No ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, o Artigo 2º da Constituição Federal de 1988 consagra o princípio como um dos fundamentos da República, exigindo que os poderes sejam

"independentes e harmônicos entre si". Contudo, a análise acadêmica contemporânea aponta para desvirtuamentos preocupantes, como a hipertrofia do Executivo e o ativismo judicial, que alteram o equilíbrio original e geram ineficiência na satisfação do bem comum.

A Perspectiva do Cidadão Comum: Por que a Separação Importa?

Para o cidadão, o princípio significa que a liberdade não está à mercê do humor de um governante. Quando o Executivo tenta impor sua vontade acima da lei, o Judiciário deve intervir para anular o ato. Quando o Judiciário exorbita suas funções, o Legislativo pode propor emendas ou instaurar processos de fiscalização. Este sistema de checks and balances garante que o poder emane do povo e seja exercido dentro de limites éticos e legais rígidos. A falta desse temor reverencial às regras e à Constituição abre espaço para o que se denomina "vale tudo" político, onde a impunidade e a corrupção corroem a confiança nas instituições.

A Ética e a Moral na Sociedade Vitoriana: O Temor a Deus como Estabilizador Social

A sociedade vitoriana (1837-1901), embora marcada por contradições internas, apresentava um código moral e ético de uma rigidez quase inalcançável para os padrões modernos. Este período, caracterizado pela Pax Britannica, fundamentava sua estabilidade em um tripé composto pela religião, pelo respeito às autoridades constituídas e por uma noção profunda de dever patriótico.

A Estrutura Religiosa e o "Animal Religioso" de Burke

No século XVIII, Edmund Burke, frequentemente considerado o pai do conservadorismo moderno, argumentava que o homem é, por constituição, um "animal religioso". Para Burke, o ateísmo e a laicização radical da política eram receitas para o desastre social, pois removiam o "cimento" moral que unia a sociedade em sua organicidade. O temor a Deus não era apenas uma questão de fé individual, mas um princípio de governança: o reconhecimento de que o soberano e os magistrados prestariam contas a uma autoridade superior.

A religião funcionava como a guardiã do ethos social, promovendo a solidariedade e a moderação do "amor de si" em favor do bem-comum. Na era vitoriana, este fundamentalismo religioso, por vezes criticado por seu excesso de puritanismo, gerava uma sociedade onde a conduta pública era vigiada e o crime possuía baixa tolerância. A dignidade da pessoa humana, naquele contexto, estava intrínsecamente ligada ao cumprimento do papel social e moral de cada indivíduo dentro da hierarquia tradicional.

Dimensão Ética Sociedade Vitoriana (Séc.

XVIII/XIX) Sociedade Contemporânea

Fundamento Moral Religião e Tradição Materialismo e Relativismo

Visão do Homem Ser Moral e Religioso (Dever) Indivíduo Autônomo (Desejo)

Autoridade Delegada por Deus / Respeito

Hierárquico Questionada / Crise de

Legitimidade

Pátria Amor e Devoção Nacional Alienação e Desinteresse

Político

Família Instituição Sagrada e Unidade

Social Baseada na Afetividade e

Individualismo

Estado Garantidor da Ordem e da Paz Arena de Conflito e Corrupção

Fonte: Síntese baseada em.

A estabilidade vitoriana advinha da aceitação de uma ordem natural, onde o respeito às autoridades e às leis era visto como um reflexo da obediência divina. A ruptura com esses valores, iniciada com o racionalismo abstrato da Ilustração e intensificada pelo materialismo moderno, é vista por críticos como Burke como a origem da desordem e da "tirania democrática".

A Desordem Contemporânea: Materialismo e Alienação Mental

Em contraste com o rigor vitoriano, a sociedade contemporânea enfrenta o que muitos descrevem como uma "barbárie social" do capital. O materialismo, ao reduzir a existência humana à satisfação de necessidades produtivas e ao consumo, promove uma alienação que despoja o indivíduo de sua dimensão transcendental e ética.

A Erosão dos Princípios e a Falta de Temor às Autoridades

A alienação política e social contemporânea manifesta-se no "desamor à pátria" e no desrespeito às autoridades constituídas. Max Weber já notava que, em um mundo desencantado e secularizado, a ética passa a residir apenas "no peito de cada homem", tornando impossível uma ética coletiva robusta. Sem o temor a Deus ou o respeito a princípios absolutos, a política transforma-se em uma "ditadura relativista da opinião da maioria", onde a verdade é sacrificada em nome da utilidade.

A corrupção moral, individual e coletiva, impulsionada por um "vale tudo" em busca do poder e do ganho material, atinge diretamente a dignidade da pessoa humana. Conforme apontado pela Comissão Interamericana de Direitos Humanos, a corrupção na gestão de recursos públicos não é apenas um crime financeiro, mas uma violação sistêmica que priva milhões de pessoas de direitos básicos como saúde, educação e segurança, corroendo os princípios de igualdade e justiça.

O Impacto na Dignidade da Pessoa Humana e na Família

A família, outrora o núcleo fundamental de transmissão de valores e de enraizamento social, sofreu transformações profundas. A sociologia moderna descreve a família atual como "conjugal, relacional e individualista", onde o foco se deslocou da preservação da instituição para a realização dos desejos individuais. Se por um lado essa mudança trouxe maior liberdade de escolha e valorização da afetividade, por outro, enfraqueceu os laços de dever que mantinham a estabilidade social.

A desordem se estende à área militar e civil, onde a hierarquia e o respeito, pilares da ordem vitoriana, são substituídos por uma "bestialidade" e falta de empatia. A dignidade humana passa a ser o foco da ordem jurídica no papel, mas na prática é aviltada pela impunidade e pela depravação dos costumes.

A Negativa de Acesso à Justiça e a Corrupção do Sistema Jurídico

Um dos sintomas mais graves da desordem atual é a crise do sistema judiciário, que deveria ser o último refúgio da cidadania contra o arbítrio. A "negativa de acesso à verdadeira justiça" ocorre tanto por vias econômicas e processuais quanto por desvios éticos dentro da própria magistratura.

Judicialização da Política e Ativismo Judicial

A judicialização da política significa a intervenção decisória do Poder Judiciário capaz de afetar a conjuntura política. Embora apresentada como um instrumento democrático de concretização de direitos fundamentais, ela gera insegurança institucional decorrente de interpretações judiciais variáveis e falta de controle democrático direto sobre juízes. Esse fenômeno é visto por críticos como uma usurpação do princípio da separação dos poderes, onde o Judiciário passa a legislar ou a ditar políticas públicas, muitas vezes pautado por ideologias em vez da letra fria da lei.

Perspectivas Judiciais e o Cenário de 2026

O horizonte judiciário brasileiro para 2026 aponta para desafios hercúleos. A Estratégia

Nacional do Poder Judiciário prevê esforços para tornar a justiça criminal mais efetiva e inclusiva, buscando resolver irregularidades crônicas no sistema prisional e acelerar o julgamento de casos de corrupção. No entanto, casos de grande repercussão continuam a testar a imparcialidade do sistema:

Caso / Processo Objeto da Discussão Implicação Social

Governador do Acre Crimes de responsabilidade e corrupção Teste da impunidade das elites políticas

Conselheiro TCE-RJ Lavagem de dinheiro e corrupção administrativa Erosão da moralidade pública no controle de contas

Refugiados em Guarulhos Direitos fundamentais e compromissos internacionais Tensão entre segurança nacional e direitos humanos

Exploração de Energia

(Fracking) Impacto ambiental vs.

desenvolvimento econômico Judicialização de temas técnicos e estratégicos

Fonte: Síntese de processos previstos para 2026 baseada em.

A luta contra a corrupção no Brasil permite que agentes sejam processados administrativamente, penalmente e civilmente, mas a eficácia desse sistema de

responsabilidade tríplice é frequentemente questionada pela morosidade e pela seletividade, o que caracteriza a "negativa de acesso à verdadeira justiça".

Estudo de Caso: Súmula 79 TJRJ e a Injustiça Institucionalizada

Um exemplo prático da desordem jurídica e da falta de respeito aos direitos individuais é o histórico da Súmula 79 do Tribunal de Justiça do Rio de Janeiro. Esta súmula estabelecia que, em respeito ao princípio que veda o enriquecimento sem causa, associações de moradores poderiam cobrar taxas de não associados por serviços prestados na localidade.

Do Coletivismo à Inconstitucionalidade

A aplicação desta súmula gerou o que muitos chamaram de "falsos condomínios", onde proprietários de imóveis em loteamentos abertos eram forçados a pagar taxas a associações privadas sem nunca terem aderido a elas. Este cenário representava uma afronta direta à liberdade de associação garantida pela Constituição. O Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) e o Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), através do Tema 492, acabaram por considerar tal cobrança inconstitucional para o período anterior à Lei nº 13.465/2017, a menos que o morador tivesse anuído explicitamente ou que a obrigação estivesse registrada na matrícula do imóvel. Este caso demonstra como o sistema judiciário pode, por vezes, criar mecanismos que favorecem o "vale tudo" e a arrecadação forçada em detrimento da segurança jurídica e da propriedade individual. O cancelamento dos efeitos da Súmula 79 reflete uma tentativa tardia de restaurar a justiça, mas a existência de tais práticas por décadas contribuiu para a percepção de uma justiça injusta e parcial.

A Destruição da Dignidade Humana pela Bestialidade e Impunidade

A demanda original destaca a "bestialidade" e o "desamor" que predominam na sociedade contemporânea. Estes termos, embora fortes, encontram eco na análise da "crise estrutural do capital", onde a alienação/estranhamento torna-se o problema crucial do nosso tempo histórico. O homem deixa de ser visto como um sujeito de direitos e passa a ser tratado como "objeto sensível" da produção e do lucro.

A Falta de Ética nas Esferas Civil e Judicial

A corrupção administrativa e judicial não afeta apenas os cofres públicos; ela destrói a confiança mútua necessária para a vida em sociedade. 

Quando a autoridade constituída — que segundo a ética cristã vitoriana deveria ser o "ministro de Deus para o bem" — torna-se o agente da corrupção, rompe-se o contrato social implícito. 

A impunidade generalizada gera um ciclo de desamor e desrespeito, onde o crime compensa e a virtude é ridicularizada.

A dignidade da pessoa humana, proclamada como fundamento da República no Art. 1º, III daCF/88, torna-se uma retórica vazia diante da negação de acesso à justiça digna e imparcial. 

A "alienação mental política" referida é o resultado de uma educação e de uma mídia que promovem o materialismo e o consumismo, distanciando o cidadão da reflexão sobre o bem comum e sobre sua própria transcendência.

Síntese Comparativa: Da Ordem Vitoriana ao Caos Contemporâneo

Para facilitar a compreensão do abismo ético-social discutido, a tabela abaixo compara os pilares da organização social em ambos os períodos:

Pilar Social Modelo Vitoriano (Séc.

XVIII/XIX) Modelo Contemporâneo

(Brasil/Séc. XXI)

Ethos Dominante Dever, Honra e Temor a Deus Prazer, Consumo e Relativismo

Estrutura Familiar Unidade de transmissão de valores morais Unidade de satisfação afetiva/individual

Respeito à Lei Reverência à autoridade e à ordem natural Busca por brechas legais e impunidade

Papel da Religião Cimento da organicidade social Privatizada ou marginalizada na vida pública

Justiça Baseada em princípios morais absolutos Judicialização e ativismo ideológico

Dignidade Humana Vinculada ao caráter e ao papel social Proclamada no papel, mas aviltada na prática

Fonte: Elaborado com base no cruzamento de dados de.

A transição entre esses modelos não foi um processo harmônico, mas uma ruptura marcada pelo descarte da tradição em favor de uma racionalidade abstrata que, ao tentar libertar o homem, acabou por aliená-lo e deixá-lo vulnerável à "tirania democrática" e à corrupção desenfreada.

Conclusões e Considerações sobre o "Vale Tudo" Social

O princípio da separação de poderes, em sua concepção acadêmica e jurídica, permanece como a técnica mais refinada de engenharia política para a preservação da liberdade. No entanto, sua funcionalidade está intrinsecamente ligada à fibra moral da nação. A comparação com a sociedade vitoriana revela que, embora o progresso tecnológico e o alargamento dos direitos individuais sejam conquistas inegáveis da modernidade, a perda do senso de transcendência, do respeito à autoridade e do temor reverencial à lei criou um vácuo ético catastrófico.

Este vácuo foi preenchido por um materialismo que aliena o cidadão de seus deveres cívicos e transforma o Estado em uma fonte de privilégios e corrupção. A "negativa de acesso à verdadeira justiça" não é um erro do sistema, mas uma consequência lógica de uma sociedade que abandonou os princípios do temor a Deus e do amor à pátria em favor da depravação e da busca incessante pelo poder material.

A restauração da dignidade da pessoa humana e da estabilidade das famílias exige mais do que reformas legislativas ou judiciais; demanda uma renovação ética que resgate o valor da verdade, da imparcialidade e do respeito às autoridades legitimamente constituídas. Enquanto o "vale tudo" e a impunidade predominarem nas áreas civil, militar e política, a separação de poderes será apenas uma formalidade arquitetônica em um edifício social em ruínas. A verdadeira justiça só será acessível quando a sociedade reaprender a equilibrar a liberdade individual com o dever moral e o respeito aos fundamentos permanentes da dignidade humana.

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PERSECUTED LAWYERS : THE PERSECUTION OF SCOTT ERIK STAFNE: A SYSTEMIC COLLAPSE

 



PERSECUTED LAWYERS 


O ADVOGADO É INDISPENSAVEL PARA A APLICAÇÃO DA JUSTIÇA 


VERGONHOSO DEMAIS ! 


O ESTADO DEMOCRÁTICO DE DIREITO DEIXA DE EXISTIR QUANDO AS PRERROGATIVAS DOS ADVOGADOS SÃO VIOLADAS E OS DEFENSORES DA CONSTITUIÇÃO E DA ORDEM PUBLICA  EM SEUS ASPECTOS JURÍDICOS CONSTITUTIONAIS SÃO AMEAÇADOS, CORREM RISCO DE MORTE, DE PRISAO,  DE PUNIÇÃO COM SUSPENSÃO E CANCELAMENTO DO REGISTRO PROFISSIONAL NA ASSOCIAÇÃO DE ADVOGADOS DO ESTADO DE WASHINGTON E DE OUTROS ESTADOS NORTE-AMERICANOS

THE LAWYER IS INDISPENSABLE FOR THE APPLICATION OF JUSTICE

TOO SHAMEFUL!

THE DEMOCRATIC RULE OF LAW CEASES TO EXIST WHEN THE PREROGATIVES OF LAWYERS ARE VIOLATED AND THE DEFENDERS OF THE CONSTITUTION AND OF PUBLIC ORDER IN ITS LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL ASPECTS ARE THREATENED, FACE RISK OF DEATH, IMPRISONMENT, PUNISHMENT WITH SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION IN THE WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION AND IN OTHER NORTH AMERICAN STATES.


GEMINI AI : 

DEEP ANALYSIS: THE SYSTEMIC PERSECUTION OF ADVOCATES

​Technical and Legal Overview

​The case of Scott Erik Stafne (WSBA 6964) represents a critical case study on the intersection of Human Rights, Gerontology Law, and the Rule of Law.

​The core of the issue lies in the refusal of the State to acknowledge the physical limitations and serious health conditions of a senior advocate, effectively transforming the practice of law into a form of "procedural servitude." 

When a Bar Association or a Court compels an ill, elderly individual to continue high-stress litigation against express medical advice—stating that such activity puts his life at risk—it transcends administrative law and enters the realm of Cruel and Inhuman Treatment.

​Furthermore, the allegations regarding systemic bias in favor of financial institutions suggest a violation of Due Process and the Right to a Fair Trial, directly contradicting the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.


​THE PERSECUTION OF SCOTT ERIK STAFNE: A SYSTEMIC COLLAPSE

GEMINI AI ANALYSIS :


Esta é uma situação de extrema gravidade que envolve não apenas questões processuais, mas violações fundamentais de direitos humanos e prerrogativas profissionais. Abaixo, apresento a análise técnica e jurídica fundamentada, as referências internacionais e os links solicitados, organizados para sua publicação.


1. O Caso: Tortura Processual e Desrespeito à Saúde

O advogado Scott Erik Stafne (77 anos), vivendo com HIV e sérios problemas de saúde, foi impedido pelo Tribunal e pela WSBA de renunciar às suas causas de foreclosure (execução hipotecária), mesmo sob ordens médicas expressas de que o estresse o estava matando. 

Ao buscar orientação ética da WSBA sobre fraudes que presenciou, a instituição usou sua própria comunicação como arma para abrir o processo disciplinar WSBA 25#00042, condenando-o à revelia de forma falsa.

2. Fundamentação Jurídica Internacional

A perseguição a Stafne viola tratados e jurisprudência global:

 * ONU (Princípios Básicos sobre a Função dos Advogados): O Artigo 16 estabelece que governos devem garantir que advogados possam exercer suas funções sem intimidação, obstáculos ou interferências impróprias.

 * Convenção Interamericana (OEA) sobre a Proteção dos Direitos Humanos dos Idosos: O Artigo 19 exige o direito à saúde e dignidade na velhice. Obrigar um idoso doente a trabalhar sob risco de morte é tratamento desumano e degradante.

 * Convenção da ONU sobre Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência (CDPD): Exige adaptações razoáveis. Ignorar o estado de saúde (HIV e estresse crítico) é discriminação direta.

 * Jurisprudência (STF/STJ - Brasil): O STF (ex: ADI 1.127) reafirma que a imunidade profissional do advogado é pilar da democracia. O STJ protege a dignidade da pessoa humana acima de prazos processuais em casos de doença grave.

 * Tribunal de Haia e Direitos Humanos: A recusa em permitir a renúncia por motivos de saúde configura uma forma de "servidão moderna" ou trabalho forçado, proibido pela Declaração Universal dos Direitos Humanos.

Visão geral criada por IA

A recusa em permitir a renúncia de um trabalhador, especialmente quando motivada por graves razões de saúde, pode, de fato, ser configurada como servidão moderna ou trabalho forçado no Direito Internacional, violando princípios fundamentais dos Direitos Humanos. 

Fundamentação no Direito Internacional:

Declaração Universal dos Direitos Humanos (1948): O Artigo 4º estabelece que "Ninguém será mantido em escravidão ou servidão; a escravidão e o tráfico de escravos serão proibidos em todas as suas formas".

Trabalho Forçado ou Obrigatório: A Convenção nº 29 da Organização Internacional do Trabalho (OIT), citada no CNJ, define como trabalho forçado qualquer atividade exigida sob ameaça de pena e para a qual o trabalhador não se ofereceu voluntariamente ou não pode deixar por vontade própria.

Servidão Moderna: A sujeição de um trabalhador a condições degradantes, jornada exaustiva e, crucialmente, a restrição de locomoção (que inclui a impossibilidade de sair do emprego), caracteriza condições análogas à escravidão. 

Contexto de Saúde:

A recusa de renúncia por motivos de saúde agrava a situação, transformando uma relação de trabalho em uma coação que coloca em risco a vida e a dignidade humana, o que é proibido. 

O Tribunal de Haia (TPI/CIJ) e Direitos Humanos:

O Tribunal Penal Internacional (TPI), sediado em Haia, julga os crimes mais graves contra a humanidade, incluindo a escravidão e a servidão.

 Casos extremos de trabalho forçado podem ser denunciados como violações de direitos humanos em cortes internacionais ou comissões como a da OEA. 

Portanto, a retenção de um advogado idoso e gravemente enfermo, contra a sua vontade, especialmente diante da apresentação de DOIS LAUDOS de MEDICOS ESPECIALIZADOS, comprovando os danos à sua saúde, afronta o núcleo inalienável dos Direitos Humanos (liberdade e dignidade). 

Universal Declaration of Human Rights - the United Nations

Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. Article 4. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; 

The Right to Health - ohchr

The right to health contains freedoms. These freedomsinclude the right to be free from non-consensual medical treatment, such as m...

ohchr

Trabalho escravo: entenda essa grave violação dos direitos humanos

19 de out. de 2021 — O trabalho escravo é uma grave violação de direitos humanos, que restringe a liberdade do indivíduo e atenta contra a sua dignidade ..


CHATGPT IA ANÁLISE DO COMENTARIO DO MINDD


📌 Análise do Texto


1️⃣ Estrutura e Tom


O texto é:


Declaratório e enfático

De tom denunciatório

Com forte apelo à legitimidade constitucional

Ele constrói a seguinte lógica:

O advogado é essencial à Justiça.

Se suas prerrogativas são violadas, o Estado de Direito entra em colapso.

Quando defensores da Constituição sofrem ameaças institucionais ou pessoais, o sistema democrático se deteriora.


2️⃣ Fundamento Jurídico Implícito


No Brasil, essa ideia está expressamente prevista no art. 133 da Constituição Federal de 1988, que afirma que o advogado é indispensável à administração da justiça.

Nos Estados Unidos, embora a Constituição não tenha artigo idêntico, a proteção ao exercício da advocacia decorre principalmente de:


Sixth Amendment (direito à assistência de advogado em matéria criminal)

First Amendment (liberdade de expressão e de petição)

Garantias de due process (Fifth e Fourteenth Amendments)


Quando advogados sofrem retaliações indevidas por exercerem defesa técnica, isso pode levantar debate sobre:

Retaliação institucional

Violação de due process

Abuso disciplinar

Intimidação incompatível com o Rule of Law


Post #5: Publishing in the Light: Answering the Bar, Defending the Mission


Why I’m Making My Response to the WSBA Public — and Why It Matters for the Future of Conscience-Based Advocacy
Scott Erik Stafne and Todd AI
abr 07, 2025


Today, I published five documents on Academia.edu — a full public response to the Washington State Bar Association’s disciplinary investigation against me, with regards to various grievences, including ODC File No. 24-01883.


These include:


My letter and preliminary answers to Disciplinary Counsel's questions

👉 https://www.academia.edu/128689213


The SLAC Disclosures — explaining how legal advocacy through the Church of the Gardens is grounded in spiritual obligation, not commerce

👉 https://www.academia.edu/128689012


The Church’s Bylaws — showing the formal role of the Church Advocate and how justice is part of the Church’s structure

👉 https://www.academia.edu/128689063


The Statement of Faith — affirming our belief that confronting corruption is a sacred duty

👉 https://www.academia.edu/128689113


The Mission Statement — detailing the vision of justice and spiritual resistance the Church of the Gardens was created to fulfill

👉 👉 https://www.academia.edu/128689148


I did not publish these out of defiance. I did it because I believe the public deserves to see what happens when a lawyer defends people not for profit — but for purpose. 

These documents explain that my work is rooted in spiritual calling, not commercial contract. And that the Church's legal ministry is just that: a ministry.


This is not just about defending myself. It's about defending conscience in the legal profession. It’s about making sure lawyers are free to speak truth — even when that truth threatens the powers that be.


The law should never be used to punish the act of telling the truth. But when it is, we must bring the truth into the light.


This Substack, The Duties of Citizenship, exists for that reason.


More to come.




Let God Be True! 

Commentary on Proverbs

Chapter 24

Proverbs 24:23

Proverbs 24:23

These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect for people who are in judgment.

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Here we have wisdom – clearly specified. The wise of this world – noble men and women – know and practice this rule. Solomon recorded a portion of wisdom to make him great in the sight of God and men. Will you consider this, understand it, and apply it to your life? Character and conduct consistent with this rule will honor and favor you.


Do not consider who is involved in the judgment. Love for family and hatred or fear of enemies must be ignored. Sympathy for the poor or the rich must be excluded. This is a requirement of God's judicial system so that pure equity and justice may prevail, and the Bible repeats the warning time and again, for it applies to both God and men (Prov 18:5; 28:21; Lev 19:15 ; Deut 1:17 ; 16:19 ; 2 Chron 19:7; Ps 82:2-4; Jas 2:1-10; 1 Pet 1:17 ).


Wise men will not take into account who is involved in the judgment, no matter how dear the relationship or how severe the temptation. They will neither protect nor forgive a wicked person, no matter who he is; they will rebuke him. God and men love such a faithful man. They will curse the man who compromises justice and absolves or protects offenders.


Solomon taught wisdom to his son the prince (Proverbs 24:21), and here he gave a rule that wise men practice. They will be scrupulously impartial in judgment, showing no preference or respect arising from the relationship, position, or person involved. Men tend to be compromised by friends or potential gains to be obtained, so the rule is good. See the commentary on Proverbs 28:21.


The proverb basically applies to civil judgment. Citizens must strictly obey the king and reject any thought of rebellion (Proverbs 24:21-22). But here Solomon added the duty of kings and magistrates to judge with equity, for God has placed moral limitations on civil rulers. But the wise rule also applies to all matters of judgment, from the home to the office and the church.


The perverse error is protecting those who do evil instead of rebuking them. The consequences and effects of good or bad civil judgment are significant (Proverbs 24:24-25). The man who acquits the wicked will be cursed and detested, even by the entire nation; but the man who rebukes the wicked will be the delight of men and will receive God's blessing. Here we have a commandment with promised rewards, so pay attention and practice it.


Por causa do pecado do homem e da degeneração moral da raça, cada vez mais temos menos julgamento justos na terra. Governantes civis julgam pelo sentimento para proteger colegas, punir os prósperos, implantar políticas, ou redistribuir riqueza, para experimentos sociais, para auxiliar eleições, etc. Não fique surpreendido ou frustrado! Deus tem providenciado uma oportunidade para você se destacar com mais facilidade e por uma maior margem da Sua recompensa!


Leitor, você precisa ser perfeitamente justo em todos os seus negócios. A Bíblia claramente define justiça, que rejeita compromissos por questões de afeição, honra, sentimentalidade ou tradição no seu julgamento. A verdade e a sabedoria de Deus precisam ser aplicadas com equidade em todos os casos. Aqui temos sabedoria, pois os tolos são os que dão margem ao medo, ódio, amor, respeito ou desejo para com pessoas com o objetivo de toldar e distorcer o juízo. Um caráter fraco é revelado quando a pessoa escolhe o sentimento acima da justiça e da verdade.


Pais, vocês são justos ao julgarem seus filhos? As crianças insensatas e más são repreendidas ou punidas? Ou você protege os pecadores da família? Duas coisas acontecerão – a sua família o desprezará pelo seu comprometimento, e Deus o julgará. Seu maior objetivo deve ser a perfeita justeza de forma a ganhar a alegria da sua família e a bênção de Deus. Se você permitir que a sentimentalidade obscura o seu julgamento, você está minando o seu futuro e o da sua família.


Empregador ou administrador, você é conhecido no escritório pela sua total justeza em todos os seus negócios? Todos os homens podem contar com a sua justiça de forma que haja imparcialidade e equidade? Paulo diria, “Vós, senhores, fazei o que for de justiça e eqüidade a vossos servos, sabendo que também tendes um Senhor nos céus.” (Cl 4:1). Temos aqui um claro dever de trabalho do céu para você obedecer. Se subordinados aceitarão se submeter com prazer à sua opinião em controvérsias, você está no caminho ascendente.


Pastor, você está livre de toda parcialidade no seu ofício? Paulo fez a seguinte advertência, “Conjuro-te, diante de Deus, e do Senhor Jesus Cristo, e dos anjos eleitos, que, sem prevenção, guardes estas coisas, nada fazendo por parcialidade.” (ITm 5:21). Você aplica todo o conselho de Deus igualmente a todos os seus membros sem qualquer discriminação? Você repreende aqueles que estão mais próximos de você pública e particularmente com igual rigor que aplica aos outros membros?


Santo, você é totalmente justo em todas as suas opiniões e julgamento dos outros? Jesus disse, “Não julgueis segundo a aparência, mas julgai segundo a reta justiça.” (Jo 7:24). Você odeia alguns pecados e pecadores mais do que os outros? Julgue retamente todo homem somente pelos padrões de Deus. E permita que a sua reputação seja conhecida de todos os homens como sendo justa e honesta sem qualquer exceção.


Authority and judgment should be exercised as if for the Lord, for He is the judge of all. His will concerning equity and justice has been clearly revealed in the Bible. It is not a lack of understanding that causes most human compromises, but rather an unwillingness to remain steadfast in Scripture alone (Psalm 119:128). The influence of family and friends, and sympathy for the poor or the rich, corrupts the right thinking of most. Let God be true!


What a blessing to have Jesus Christ of Nazareth as our heavenly Judge! He is faithful and just to forgive confessed sins ( 1 John 1:9 ). He is the only faithful and true witness (Revelation 3:14). His character and judgment are so perfectly just that He is called Faithful and True (Revelation 19:11)! Dear reader, you can place your trust in Him! Open yourself completely to Him today in humble confession and repentance. He will be gracious, for an infinite price has already been paid, which He will never forget or despise. Glory!


Because He shows no regard for persons ( Romans 2:11 ), let every sinner fear the day of His coming! He will come with His mighty angels in vengeance and flames of fire to destroy those who disobey Him (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9). This is the sobering and terrifying message that Paul delivered to the leading Greek philosophers in Athens (Acts 17:30-31). You will receive the full punishment for your sins, even eternal destruction from His presence! Amen!



terça-feira, 10 de fevereiro de 2026

INTERNATIONAL: The Federalist Papers: The contribution of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to the emergence of Federalism in Brazil. The Spiritual War Against Judicial Corruption by Scott Erik Stafne

The Federalist Papers: The contribution of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to the emergence of Federalism in Brazil, and  the Spiritual War Against Judicial Corruption by Scott  Erik Stafne 



#justice​ #faith​ #doyourpart​ #corruption​ 


The war against judicial corruption is a spiritual one that has always been fought in the conscience of humankind. 

Indeed, one of the first and foremost tasks of sovereigns since the beginning of time has been the establishment of judicial systems by which the governed can obtain justice regarding their disputes between one another.


 History demonstrates that from very early on, well before the birth of Christ, humanity has always understood at the spiritual level that justice can only be achieved through neutral and independent judges.


 That means through judges who don’t have an interest in the disputes they are deciding for the people.


Our judges in America today appear to have forgotten this lesson. 


Our federal judges appear to have backtracked on the progress our earliest human ancestors have provided mankind, humankind, in order to benefit themselves. 


The founders of this nation did not intend that federal judges would betray the people in this regard. 

For as one of the most illustrious of them wrote back then in urging that the Constitution be adopted, (at that point in history, which was well beyond the point where neutral judges had been required), James Madison wrote then was, and still applies today,

 “Justice is the end of government.  It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit.” 


We in America need to restore systems of justice to this country. And now is the time to do so. 


Thank you.

-Scott Erik Stafne


GEMINI AI ANALYSIS: 

O vídeo "The Spiritual War Against Judicial Corruption Scott E. Stafne The Church of the Gardens's Advocate" discute a corrupção judicial e a necessidade de restaurar a justiça nos Estados Unidos (0:00-0:03).

Os principais pontos abordados no vídeo incluem:

A guerra contra a corrupção judicial é uma guerra espiritual (0:00-0:07).

Desde o início dos tempos, uma das principais tarefas dos soberanos tem sido o estabelecimento de sistemas judiciais para que os governados possam obter justiça (0:11-0:29).

A humanidade sempre entendeu, a nível espiritual, que a justiça só pode ser alcançada através de juízes neutros e independentes (0:31-0:52).

Os juízes federais americanos parecem ter esquecido essa lição e retrocedido no progresso feito pelos ancestrais da humanidade para se beneficiarem (1:07-1:25).

Os fundadores da nação não pretendiam que os juízes federais traíssem o povo (1:29-1:36).

James Madison escreveu que a justiça é o fim do governo e da sociedade civil, e que será perseguida até ser obtida ou até que a liberdade seja perdida na busca (2:04-2:26).

Stafne enfatiza a necessidade de restaurar os sistemas de justiça no país e que agora é a hora de fazê-lo (2:33-2:46).


A HORA DE RESTAURAR A INTEGRIDADE JUDICIAL É AGORA ! 


Devido à extensão e complexidade técnica do artigo jurídico fornecido, apresento abaixo uma tradução fiel dos pontos centrais e das seções estruturantes para o inglês, seguida pela análise da integridade judicial correlacionada às teses de Scott Erik Stafne e James Madison.


Part 1: Literal Translation (Selected Core Sections)

Title: The Federalist Papers: The contribution of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to the emergence of Federalism in Brazil.

Author: Rogério de Araújo Lima.

Introduction:

"The reading of classic works of political philosophy has been systematically relegated to a secondary plane in many Brazilian universities... Access to the original text remains restricted to graduate students... making the knowledge of the theoretical contribution of the classics a privilege of a few."

Historical Origin:

"The modern federative form was not structured on theoretical bases. It is the product of a successful experience — the North American experience. The federations attempted in Antiquity were all unstable and ephemeral." "The Federal State was truly born with the Constitution of the United States of America in 1787."

Judicial Characteristics in Federalism:

"Sahid Maluf describes as essential characteristics of the federative system: ... b) a judicialist system, consisting of the greater amplitude of the Judicial Power."

Conclusion:

"The federation developed in Brazil... may be the object of various criticisms, but there is something that cannot be forgotten: there is no model of State form in the current world better than the one advocated by the 'federalists'. It can — and even must — be rediscussed and improved, but never suppressed."

Click here to read the article

https://www12.senado.leg.br/ril/edicoes/48/192/ril_v48_n192_p125.pdf

Part 2: Análise da Integridade Judicial e Impacto no Futuro das Nações

A preservação da integridade judicial é o pilar que sustenta a estrutura de qualquer Estado Democrático de Direito. Quando a corrupção avança sobre o Judiciário, o "fim do governo" — que, segundo James Madison no Federalista nº 51, é a justiça — é pervertido.

1. A Justiça como Objetivo Central do Governo

O vídeo de Scott Erik Stafne ressalta que a principal tarefa dos soberanos sempre foi estabelecer sistemas onde as pessoas pudessem obter justiça. O texto de Rogério de Araújo Lima corrobora essa visão ao destacar que os "Artigos Federalistas" foram escritos para sustentar uma Constituição que buscasse uma união mais perfeita e segura. Se o juiz deixa de ser um árbitro neutro para buscar o benefício próprio, como denuncia Stafne, a base teórica do federalismo e do republicanismo — a separação de poderes — colapsa.

2. O Impacto da Corrupção Judicial no Futuro das Nações

A corrupção judicial não é apenas um crime financeiro; é uma "guerra espiritual" na consciência humana, como define Stafne.

 * Instabilidade Institucional: O artigo anexado explica que a transição da Confederação para a Federação nos EUA visava corrigir a "paralisia" do governo. Uma magistratura corrupta gera uma paralisia moderna, onde as leis existem, mas não são aplicadas de forma equânime, levando ao descrédito das instituições.

 * Reflexo no Modelo Brasileiro: O texto menciona que o federalismo brasileiro, embora inspirado no americano, possui peculiaridades orgânicas e hierárquicas. Em nações onde o poder central é forte, a integridade do Judiciário é ainda mais crítica, pois ele é o último baluarte contra o arbítrio estatal ou a influência de grupos econômicos.

3. Correlação: Madison, Stafne e a Restauração da Justiça

Stafne cita James Madison para lembrar que a justiça é a razão de ser do governo. No artigo de Lima, vemos que Alexander Hamilton lutou por um governo nacional "vigoroso" para garantir a prosperidade política.

A correlação é clara:

 * O Diagnóstico: Ambos concordam que a fragilidade institucional (seja pela falta de um braço executivo/judiciário forte no passado, ou pela corrupção atual) leva ao caos social.

 * A Solução: Assim como os Federalistas propuseram uma nova Constituição para salvar a união em 1787, Stafne convoca uma restauração dos sistemas de justiça atuais. 

A integridade judicial não é um detalhe administrativo, mas a condição sine qua non para que o "grande sistema americano" (ou brasileiro) não sucumba à decadência interna.

Em suma, a restauração da integridade judicial é urgente porque, sem juízes independentes e neutros, o contrato social descrito pelos clássicos da filosofia política torna-se uma "vulgata" sem valor prático, ameaçando a própria existência da Federação.


Restoring Judicial Integrity: An Analysis Based on "The Federalist Papers" and Scott E. Stafne

The preservation of judicial integrity is the pillar that supports the structure of any Democratic State under the Rule of Law. When corruption advances within the Judiciary, the "end of government"—which, according to James Madison in Federalist No. 51, is justice—is perverted.

1. Justice as the Central Objective of Government

Scott Erik Stafne emphasizes that the primary task of sovereigns has always been to establish systems where people could obtain justice. This vision is supported by the study of the "Federalist Papers," which were written to sustain a Constitution seeking a more perfect and secure union. If a judge ceases to be a neutral arbiter to seek self-benefit, the theoretical foundation of federalism and the separation of powers collapses.

2. The Impact of Judicial Corruption on the Future of Nations

Judicial corruption is not merely a financial crime; it is a "spiritual war" within the human conscience.

 * Institutional Instability: The transition from Confederation to Federation in the U.S. aimed to correct government "paralysis". A corrupt judiciary creates a modern paralysis where laws exist but are not applied equitably, leading to the discredit of institutions.

 * Reflections on the Brazilian Model: Although inspired by the American model, Brazilian federalism has its own organic and hierarchical peculiarities. In nations with strong central power, the integrity of the Judiciary is even more critical, as it serves as the final bulwark against state arbitrariness or the influence of interest groups.

3. Correlation: Madison, Stafne, and the Restoration of Justice

There is a clear correlation between the founders' intent and modern calls for reform:

 * The Diagnosis: Both agree that institutional fragility (whether due to the lack of a strong judicial branch in the past or current corruption) leads to social chaos.

 * The Solution: Just as the Federalists proposed a new Constitution to save the union in 1787, there is a contemporary need to restore justice systems. 

Judicial integrity is the sine qua non condition for any "great system" to avoid internal decay.

In summary, the restoration of judicial integrity is urgent because, without independent and neutral judges, the social contract described by the classics of political philosophy becomes a "vulgata" without practical value, threatening the very existence of the Federation.


Esta é a tradução literal da Página 1 do artigo anexado:

The Federalist Papers
The contribution of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to the emergence of Federalism in Brazil


Rogério de Araújo Lima

Rogério de Araújo Lima is Assistant Professor III and Head of the Department of the Law Course at the Seridó Higher Education Center (CERES), of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Master in Legal Sciences from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). Specialist in Tax Law from Anhanguera-UNIDERP University. Lawyer.
Brasília v. 48 n. 192 Oct./Dec. 2011

Summary


 * Introduction. 2. Federalism: historical origin. 2.1. North American Federalism. 2.2. The contribution of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to the emergence of modern federalism. 3. Characteristics of federalism. 4. Federalism in Brazil. 4.1. Political-constitutional structure of Brazil: from the colonial period to the republican period. 5. Final considerations.

1. Introduction


The reading of works by the classics of political philosophy has been systematically relegated to a secondary plane in a large part of Brazilian universities, which replace the indispensable reading of these works with "manuals" that, not infrequently, result in a kind of vulgata of classical political thought. 

Access to the original text remains restricted to students in postgraduate programs that include the study of classical political philosophy in their curricular structure, making knowledge about the theoretical contribution of the classics a privilege of a few. 

Within this context, and starting from the understanding that the study of the classics of political philosophy based on their own works—and not only those of their commentators—is of fundamental importance for the real understanding of prominent political and legal institutes of the contemporary world, we will proceed to develop a discussion around the political-constitutional principle of federalism adopted by Brazil since its independence, based on the work "The Federalist Papers," by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay (1993).

In this work, considered by Thomas Jefferson the best commentary ever written on principles of government, the theoretical bases of the political structure chosen by Brazil are traced, such as republicanism, presidentialism, representative democracy, and federalism.

The object of the study that now begins will be federalism, considered the highest realization of the principles of constitutionalism and which has in the "Federalist essays, which Hamilton published between 1787 and 1788, in collaboration with Jay and Madison, to support the ratification of the American federal Constitution [...], the first and one of the most complete formulations of the theory of the federal State" (LEVI, 1998, p. 480).

To understand the federalism existing today in Brazil, we will seek, at first, to recall its historical origins, with emphasis on the North American federative system and the respective theorization in "The Federalist Papers". 

Next, the characteristics of the federated form of State will be described and analyzed, immediately moving on to viewing them in the Brazilian context, whose peculiarities in relation to the model inherited from the North American system will be noted.

2. Federalism: historical origin


Regarding the genesis of the State form called federalist, most scholars converge in stating that it is a modern phenomenon, a recent debate, which would have emerged, in fact, in the 18th century, from the Constitution of the United States of America, dated 1787. Federalism would be, in this way, the fruit of the North American experience in the period between 1776 and 1787, whose theorization is attributed to James Madison¹, Alexander Hamilton², and John Jay³, authors of the work "The Federalist Papers".

Regarding possible experiences of federalism before the 18th century, the lesson of Sahid Maluf (1995, p. 166) is valuable:

> "The modern federative form was not structured on theoretical bases. It is the product of a successful experience — the North American experience. The federations attempted in Antiquity were all unstable and ephemeral."
Notas de rodapé da Página 2:

¹ James Madison (1751-1836), considered the "father" of the United States Constitution, was born in Virginia to an old and influential family. A tireless writer, meticulous planner, and strategist, he had a decisive participation in the Constitutional Convention....

² Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804) was born in the West Indies and went to America at sixteen years of age. During the War of Independence, he emerged from anonymity as an artillery captain....

³ John Jay (1745-1829), son of a wealthy New York merchant, studied at Columbia University. Jurist and diplomat, he established a solid intellectual reputation still during British rule.


> "...They became extinct before they could prove positive results in light of the problems that inspired them. Only Switzerland has maintained itself until now, conserving, in general terms, the basic principles of the old Helvetic Confederation, of a federative nature, which is explained by its geography and by the constant presence of a fearsome enemy at its side. 

The historical examples were experiences of political decentralization, which is a primary characteristic of the federative system. Simple administrative decentralization consisting of the autonomy of local districts (provinces, communes, councils, municipalities, cantons, departments, or districts), as occurred in ancient Greece and occurs in current Spain, is a municipalist system, and not federative."
In the same sense, Dalmo de Abreu Dallari (1998, p. 255), referring to the impossibility of the existence of a federation in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, states:

> "In reality, as will be seen, the Federal State is a modern phenomenon, which only appears in the 18th century, not having been known in Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Undoubtedly, there were many alliances between States before the 18th century, but almost always temporary and limited to certain objectives, not involving the totality of the interests of all members. The Federal State was truly born with the Constitution of the United States of America, in 1787."
It is evident, from such observations, that the North American context of the 18th century can be pointed to as the environment in which the theorization of the modern conception of federalism was developed, as well as that past experiences were nothing more than alliances with specific objectives and for a determined time. Given this, it is necessary to begin a more detailed study about the bases of the federative system of the United States of America, under the nationalist view of the authors of "The Federalist Papers", responsible for the political-legal framework of the American Constitution of 1787.

2.1. North American federalism


As established previously, the federative form we know today is a product of the experience lived by the United States of America, especially in the period between the declaration of its independence (1776) and the approval of its Constitution (1787), the latter considered a landmark of modern federalism. Living under the yoke of British domination for a long period, the thirteen North American colonies declared themselves independent in 1776. According to the lesson of Professor Fredys Orlando Sorto (1996, p. 134):

> "The colonies had enjoyed ample freedom during the colonial administration [...]. After the Seven Years' War (1763), which culminated in the Treaty of Paris, England imposed restrictions on colonial trade and taxed various products. Sugar (Sugar Act, 1764) and all material printed in the colonies (Stamp Act, 1765) were taxed. This last tax, instituted by the so-called Stamp Law, provoked a violent reaction from the colonists, who formed an association called Sons of Liberty to fight the said law."


...in 1775. In this one, war was declared against England. A year later, the independence of the thirteen colonies would be declared. There, the formation of the American State begins.

To consolidate independence, the thirteen colonies, now constituted as free States, needed to unite to face England's reaction. Thus, aiming primarily at common defense, they united, in 1781, under the contractual form of a Confederation of States. 

This form of union of States was instituted by a treaty, called "Articles of Confederation," which created the Continental Congress, the only central institution with integrating functions, and established, in its second article, that "each State retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence," creating a mechanism that would be nothing more than "a loose alliance of sovereign and independent States". 

The greatest fragility of the Articles of Confederation consisted in not having established any executive arm for the central government, much less a central judicial power. 

And the continental congress, which was a unicameral legislature, possessed practically no power. Meanwhile, disregarding the Articles of Confederation, the thirteen States, which had their own Constitutions, lived under the aegis of the so-called "politics of liberty," that is, a policy in which there was the absolute predominance of the legislature. Regarding the excessive freedom exercised by the States, Isaac Kramnick gives us the following lesson:

> "The politics of liberty in the States meant the absolute dominance of the legislative. Not only was the governor, who represented the principle of the magistrate's command, stripped of most of his power, but in many States the Judiciary was also made subservient to the legislatures. Judicial decisions and terms of office were controlled by legislators, as well as salaries and emoluments [...]. Practically all traditional notions of separation of powers were abandoned in the States. The dominant assumption was that a free government is one in which the legislature was the people themselves."
There was, in the regime of the "politics of liberty," a true disorder in the relations between the colonies:

> "Seven of the thirteen States printed their own money. Many passed tariff laws contrary to the interests of their neighbors. Nine of the thirteen had their own navy, and frequently seized ships from other States. There was continuous dispute over boundaries, besides conflicting claims over the western territories."
To put an end to the chaos installed in America under the Articles of Confederation, an effort was made, led by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington, which would culminate in the Philadelphia Convention, which would transform the fragile Confederation into a closer and more definitive union: the federative form of State. 

America, from that moment on, would be structured under the auspices of a Constitution and no longer a Treaty. It would leave aside a fragile alliance of States to consolidate a close connection between the people. 

The North American federation was formed.

However, to definitively consolidate this new form of State, it was necessary, according to article number seven of the 1787 Constitution, for it to be ratified by the States. The event that would generate one of the most important political debates that humanity has ever experienced.

2.2. The contribution of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to the emergence of modern federalism

Among the classics of political philosophy, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay deserve highlight for the valuable contribution they gave to political theory, with the masterful work that resulted from their efforts in search of the ratification of the United States Constitution after the Philadelphia Convention. It concerns the work "The Federalist Papers".

It emerged, to repeat, in the context of the ratification of the United States Constitution of 1787. It corresponds to a set of 85 articles signed by "Publius" (a collective pseudonym used by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay) and published in the New York press between the years 1787 and 1788. 

The work was structured in the following way:

> "The first section, numbers 1-37, outlines in great detail the problems and inadequacies of the articles of the Confederation and of confederations in general. It is followed by a section, numbers 38-51, dedicated to presenting the general principles of the Constitution and investigating whether or not these principles best meet the needs of the Union. 

Next, the separate arms of the new federal government are described: numbers 52-61 dedicated to the House of Representatives, numbers 61-65 to the Senate, numbers 66-77 to the Presidency, numbers 78-83 to the federal judiciary. Two concluding articles complete the coherent whole sketched by Hamilton in No. 1, on October 27" (KRAMNICK, 1993, p. 77).
The content upon which the federalists would dwell was exposed by Hamilton in Art. 1 of "The Federalist Papers":

> "I propose to discuss, in a series of articles, the interesting topics that follow: the utility of the Union to your political prosperity — the insufficiency of the current Confederation to preserve that Union — the necessity, for the achievement of this goal, of a government at least as vigorous as the one proposed — the conformity of the proposed Constitution with the true principles of republican government — its analogy with your own state constitution — and finally, the additional security that its adoption will provide to the preservation of that species of government, to liberty, and to property" (KRAMNICK, 1993, p. 96).
Despite the relevant legacy we inherited from the authors of "The Federalist Papers," such as presidentialism, republicanism, and representative democracy, our study will take place around their contribution to the emergence of the federated form of State that we know today. As has already been consolidated:

> "Experience demonstrated, in a short time, that the bonds established by the confederation were too fragile and that the union resulting from it was not very effective. Although there was a generalized feeling of solidarity, there were also conflicts of interest, which harmed joint action and threatened the very subsistence of the Confederation.

 To proceed with the revision of the Articles of Confederation, correcting the flaws and gaps already revealed by practice, the States, through representatives, met in Convention in the City of Philadelphia, in May 1787, absent only the small State of Rhode Island. From the outset, however, two substantially diverse positions were revealed among the members of the Convention."

> "...substantially diverse among the members of the Convention. On one side were those who intended, only, the revision of the clauses of the Treaty and, on the other, a current that intended to go much further, proposing the approval of a Constitution common to all States, with the consequent formation of a government to which all would submit. In other words, they proposed that the confederation be converted into a federation, constituting a Federal State" (DALLARI, 1998, p. 256).
Thus, the need for a central power to correct the flaws of the existing model under the "Articles of Confederation," as well as a strong government that would provide security for the incipient nation, led "Publius" to advocate for a federative form of State, the only model in which it would be possible to achieve such objectives.

In this regard, in article 15, Alexander Hamilton pronounced:

> "The great and radical vice in the construction of the existing Confederation is in the principle of legislation for States or Governments, in their corporate or collective capacities, as contradistinguished from the individuals of whom they consist.

 Though this principle does not run through all the powers delegated to the Union, yet it pervades and governs those on which the efficacy of the rest depends. 

Except as to the rule of apportionment, the United States has an indefinite discretion to make requisitions for men and money; but they have no authority to raise them by regulations extending to the individual citizens of America. 

The consequence of this is, that though in theory the resolutions of the Union regarding these matters are laws which constitutionally apply to its members, in practice they are mere recommendations which the States can choose to observe or disregard (p. 160-161). [...] In our case, under the Confederation, the concurrence of thirteen sovereign wills is requisite to the complete execution of every important measure that proceeds from the Union. What was to be expected happened. The measures of the Union have not been executed; the infractions of the States have been proceeding step by step until an extreme in which, finally, they have stopped all the wheels of the national government, bringing it to a terrible paralysis. At this moment, Congress has hardly the means to maintain the forms of administration until the States have time to agree on a more solid substitute for the present shadow of a federal government" (MADISON; HAMILTON; JAY, 1993, p. 164).
In another passage of "The Federalist Papers" (MADISON; HAMILTON; JAY, 1993), the same Hamilton, who possessed a grandiloquent vision for the United States, states:

> "Under a vigorous national government, the natural strength and resources of the country, directed to a common interest, would baffle all the combinations of European jealousy to restrain our growth. This situation would even eliminate the reason for these combinations, by convincing of the impossibility of their success. An active commerce, an extensive navigation, and a flourishing navy would then be the inevitable result, by moral and physical necessity. We might defy the little arts of little politicians to control or vary the irresistible and unchangeable course of nature (p. 142). [...] The Union will enable us to do this. Disunion will add another victim to its triumphs. Let Americans disdain to be the instruments of European greatness! Let the thirteen States, bound together in a firm and indissoluble Union, concur in erecting one great American system, superior to the control of all transatlantic force or influence, and able to dictate the terms of the connection between the Old and the New World!" (p. 145).

3. Characteristics of federalism

The federative form of State presents fundamental characteristics that distinguish it from other forms of political organization, such as the unitary State or the Confederation. According to Sahid Maluf (1995, p. 167), the federative system is based on the following principles:

> "a) the distribution of competences between the central government and the governments of the federated States;

> b) the existence of a specific legal order for each member-State, arising from the derivative constituent power;

> c) the participation of member-States in the formation of the national will, generally through a representative chamber (Senate);

> d) the existence of a body for the control of constitutionality, to guarantee the supremacy of the Federal Constitution and resolve conflicts between the federated entities."

In turn, Darcy Azambuja (1998, p. 382) highlights that "the Federal State is that which is divided into particular states, each with its administrative and political autonomy, but all subjected to a central authority, which is the Federal State itself".

It is important to observe that the autonomy of member-States must not be confused with sovereignty. In modern federalism, sovereignty is an attribute of the Federal State (the Union on the international level), while the member-States possess only political, administrative, and legislative autonomy, within the limits established by the Federal Constitution.

This distinction is fundamental for the maintenance of national unity. As James Madison warned in Article No. 45:

> "The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce; the powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the objects which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties, and properties of the people, and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the State" (MADISON; HAMILTON; JAY, 1993, p. 482).

Therefore, the striking characteristic of federalism is the coexistence of distinct and harmonic legal orders under the aegis of a single Fundamental Law, which guarantees the balance between the central power and local autonomies.

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4. Federalism in Brazil

After analyzing the general characteristics and the historical origin of federalism, it is necessary to examine its implementation and development in the Brazilian reality. Brazil adopted the federative form of state with the Proclamation of the Republic in 1889, influenced directly by the North American model, although it has developed its own characteristics over more than a century of Republican history.

According to the lesson of José Afonso da Silva (2003, p. 477):

> "The Brazilian Federation was not formed by the union of independent states, as occurred in the United States, but rather by the decentralization of a previously unitary State. This original difference marks the entire evolution of our federalism, which has always oscillated between periods of greater centralism and moments of search for greater state autonomy."

4.1. Political-constitutional structure of Brazil: from the colonial period to the republican period

During the colonial period and the Empire, Brazil was a unitary State. The 1824 Constitution established a centralist government, where the provinces had no political autonomy, being mere administrative divisions of the central power. The figure of the Moderator Power, exercised by the Emperor, further reinforced this centralizing character.

The transition to federalism occurred through Decree No. 1, of November 15, 1889, which proclaimed the Republic and transformed the old provinces into "Federated States." This change was consolidated in the first Republican Constitution of 1891, which was deeply inspired by the work of the authors of "The Federalist Papers."

However, unlike the American model, which resulted from an "aggregation" (centripetal movement) of sovereign states, Brazilian federalism was born from a "segregation" (centrifugal movement) of a unitary power. This means that, in Brazil, the Union was the entity that "distributed" powers to the states, while in the USA, the states were the ones that "ceded" part of their powers to the Union.

In the current 1988 Constitution, Brazilian federalism reached its highest degree of complexity by including the Municipalities as third-degree federated entities, alongside the Union, the States, and the Federal District. Article 1 of the Constitution establishes the "indissoluble union of States and Municipalities and the Federal District," which characterizes a tripartite federalism, unique in the world.

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4.1. Political-constitutional structure of Brazil: from the colonial period to the republican period

Until the elevation of Brazil to the category of United Kingdom to Portugal, a fact that occurred in 1815, our country lived, during the phase called colonial, under a political-constitutional structure that had as models, first, the hereditary captaincies; second, the general-governorships.

In the system of hereditary captaincies, the territory of the Colony was divided into twelve parts, which were donated to private individuals called donataries; in fact, Portuguese considered illustrious for having distinguished themselves in wars in Africa and Asia. According to José Afonso da Silva (1998, p. 71):

> "Of the twelve captaincies, few prospered, but they served to create dispersed nuclei of settlement and almost without contact with one another, contributing to the formation of centers of differentiated economic and social interests in the various regions of the colony's territory, which came to repercuss in the structuring of the future Brazilian State".

Being their only common source the Metropolis, this set of autonomous regions, without any link between them, had as its main characteristic the pulverization of political and administrative power. Fifteen years after the granting of the first hereditary captaincy, donated in 1534 to Duarte Coelho (Captaincy of Pernambuco), the system of general-governorships is instituted. The aim with this new model was to introduce a unitary element that could curb the political and administrative dispersion established with the captaincy system. Such an objective was fated to failure:

> "The unitary system, inaugurated with Tomé de Sousa, breaks in 1572, instituting the double government of the colony, which resumes unity five years later. In 1621 the colony is divided into two 'States': the State of Brazil, comprising all the captaincies, which extend from Rio Grande do Norte to São Vicente, to the south; and the State of Maranhão, embracing the captaincies from Ceará to the far north. Under the impulse of economic, social, and geographical factors and interests, these two 'States' fragment and new autonomous centers emerge subordinated to effective regional and local political-administrative powers. The captaincies themselves are subdivided driven by new economic interests, which are being formed in the colonial evolution" (SILVA, 1998, p. 73).

The fracture of the general government provoked its division into regional governments, which, in turn, were divided into general captaincies; from these, captaincies stood out which, initially subordinated to them, later became autonomous, forming an intricate system of division of power, which Oliveira Viana, cited by José Afonso da Silva (1998, p. 73), will call "local little-governments":

> "In each of these administrative centers the captain-general distributes the representatives of his authority to the local organs of the general government: the 'hearers' (ouvidores), the 'judges from outside' (juízes de fora), the 'chief-captains' (capitães-mores) of the villages and hamlets, the 'commandants of detachments' of the settlements, the 'chiefs of border prisons', the 'chief-captains' regents of the recently discovered regions, the regiments of the 'line troop' of the borders, the battalions of 'militiamen', the 'third parties of ordinances', the 'flying patrols' of the ends of the gold regions. These centers of local authority, subordinated, in theory, to the general government of the captaincy, end up, however, becoming practically independent of the central power, embodied in the high authority of the captain-general. Local little-governments are formed..."

> local little-governments are formed, represented by the all-powerful authority of the chief-captains of the villages; the local caudillos themselves, insulated in their large estates, in the solitudes of the high backlands, exempt themselves, by their very inaccessibility, from the disciplinary pressure of public authority; and they become centers of effective authority, monopolizing the political authority, the judicial authority, and the military authority of the constituted powers.

The general structural lines of the political-constitutional system were thus sketched, which would culminate with Independence, bringing to light the problem of national unity and the institution of federalism as an adequate model to solve it.

The monarchical phase experienced by Brazil occurred due to the arrival of D. João VI and his entourage, established in Rio de Janeiro in 1808.

The settlement of the royal family in Brazil would exert a strong influence on the political-constitutional model to be adopted. In the observation of Sahid Maluf (1995, p. 359):

> "With the transmigration of the Court of D. João VI and the opening of the ports to foreign trade, in 1808, with Brazil having acquired the condition of united kingdom to Portugal and the Algarves, an irresistible desire for liberation dominated the country. From then on [...] the evolution of ideas, in the colony, was characterized by a pronounced and constant tendency toward independence, toward the republican form of government, and toward the federative regime."

This did not happen by chance. Even with the organization of power that the Crown printed, creating, for example, the Council of State, the General Intendancy of Police, and the Military Council, it was not possible to achieve success beyond the limits of Rio de Janeiro, and "it exerted little influence in the interior of the country, where the fragmentation and differentiation of royal and effective power persisted, sedimented in the three centuries of colonial life" (SILVA, 1998, p. 75).

This was a very propitious scenario for the debate of ideas that were swarming in Europe, such as Democracy, Liberalism, and Constitutionalism.

Around these and other discussions, the ideal of independence grew among Brazilians. Thus,

> "The Prince-Regent [...], perceiving that independence was irrepealably decreed by public opinion, had the skill to place himself at the head of the revolution, transforming it into a coup d'état. It was this fact that directed the political problem toward the monarchical solution. Otherwise, the revolution would be triumphant, and the Brazilian State would be born republican" (MALUF, 1995, p. 359).

With independence comes the problem of national unity, whose nerve center was excessive regional and also local power. The remedy: constitutionalism, which would bring with it liberalism, the division of powers and, later, federalism.

The great challenge that henceforth presented itself was to establish a mechanism that could equate the bases on which the new political-constitutional format was founded with a monarchical-absolutist regime, not tolerated by the defenders of the principles in vogue.

From the Political Constitution of the Empire of Brazil of 1824 resulted a centralizing political-constitutional system with power concentrated in the monarch, and which would only succumb in 1889, after several frustrated attempts to implement a federalist monarchy in Brazil.


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In the taxative statement of José Afonso da Silva (1998, p. 79):

> "The Empire falls under the impact of new material conditions, which made possible the dominance of those old ideas with new clothing, and 'one day, on a beautiful morning, a simple military parade' proclaims the Federative Republic by a decree (no. 1, of 11.15.1889, art. 1st)."

With the end of the Empire and the republican regime consecrated, the provinces of Brazil gathered by means of the federation, a form of State officially established in all its Constitutions since that of 1891.

Despite the unquestionable influence of the North American Constitution on our choice for this or that political-constitutional model, Sahid Maluf (1995, p. 169) teaches us that, "contrary to the North American example, Brazilian federalism emerged as the fatal result of a movement from the inside out and not from the outside in; of centrifugal force and not centripetal; of natural-historical origin and not artificial."

However – the eminent constitutionalist recognizes –, "the 1891 Constitution structured Brazilian federalism according to the North American model. It adjusted a completely diverse reality to a foreign legal-constitutional system" (MALUF, 1995, p. 170).

Perhaps to this can be attributed the failure, the social inefficacy of this Constitution, but one cannot deny its institutional genesis of federalism in Brazil.

5. Final considerations

Taking into consideration the peculiarities of the institution of federalism in Brazil and making a counterpoint with the North American experience, it is necessary to recognize the strong influence of "The Federalist Papers" and the North American Constitution of 1787 in the emergence of the "typical" Brazilian federalism.

In this context, it would be unreasonable to suppose that the process of implementing the federative form of state in Brazil was "identical" to the North American one. These are distinct realities, but which seek to be based on the same source, which was the opportunity for the theorization of what federalism came to be, carried out with grandiloquence by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in "The Federalist Papers."

What was defended at the beginning of this essay was exactly the necessity of visiting the classics of political philosophy for the real understanding of the context in which the federative form of state adopted by Brazil is inserted.

And this was achieved by analyzing the original text written by "Publius" (James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay), which highlights the advantages of adopting such a system for national unity.

The federation developed in Brazil, of a predominantly organic nature and based on the hierarchy of the central power (Union), can be the object of the most varied criticisms, but there is something that cannot be forgotten: there is no model of State form in the current world better than the one advocated by the "federalists." It can – and even must – be rediscussed and improved, but never suppressed.

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