Good reading about politicians, democracy and public virtues

This article by professor Angelo Codevilla is thought-provoking reading. Highly recommended!

America's Ruling Class -- And the Perils of Revolution

http://spectator.org/archives/2010/07/16/americas-ruling-class-and-the

Another excellent article, written by professor Kenneth Minogue 

Morals & the servile mind

On the diminishing moral life of our democratic age.

http://www.newcriterion.com/articles.cfm/Morals---the-servile-mind-5318

Professor Frank Furedi´s column is also recommended reading:

It’s time to stand up for courage and conviction
Machiavelli and other humanists would have been appalled by today’s bureaucratisation of everyday life that threatens vital public virtues.
http://www.frankfuredi.com/index.php/site/article/423/