What does whitman say about democracy

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Walt Whitman's "Democratic Vistas"

What does Whitman say about "Democracy"? What are its strengths and weaknesses? How can it help us or defeat us?
Where does Whitman imagine the power to change "it" (the possible corruptions of man, government and politics) all will come from? Give examples of direct things we can do to change "it".
Where does Whitman imagine the power to change "it" (the possible corruptions of man, government and politics) all will come from? Give examples of direct things we can do to change "it".
What specific "truths" (be specific) (about politics or government) does Whitman shed light to in Democratic Vistas? Be specific and use examples. What specific corruptions is he speaking of?

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