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re: Sharpton upset at R Congressman’s claim that US is a Republic, not Democracy
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:17 am to AggieHank86
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:17 am to AggieHank86
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someone should tell BOTH of those yahoos that the United States is both a “democracy“ and “republic.“ A republic is one of several FORMS of democracy.
The Dr. of Pedantics speaks!
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Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:18 am to Fun Bunch
Moral Relativism is firmly implanted in the minds of these crazies.
We choose truth over facts - Creepy, Groping, Nibbling Joe Biden
We choose truth over facts - Creepy, Groping, Nibbling Joe Biden
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:26 am to AggieHank86
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in some ways, a constitution serves a function in a democracy
Not a democracy, in a democratic system.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:30 am to Zarkinletch416
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Moral Relativism is firmly implanted in the minds of these crazies.
Progressives and their "evolving" definitions.
Change the language, change the culture.
True democracies have no constitution to protect you from the mob. The obfuscation is purposeful on their part.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:31 am to Fun Bunch
Al is a low IQ guy who is a good speaker.
A rare combination in a person.
A rare combination in a person.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:33 am to Fun Bunch
The reason he is upset is because democrats are using the word “democracy” to condition people into believing the United States is a democracy instead of a democratic republic. In a democracy every vote counts, instead of citizens as described by the Constitution. This is why they opened the borders. They are conditioning people to believe that everyone should get to vote just because they are here.
This post was edited on 8/5/23 at 8:34 am
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:33 am to Fun Bunch
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By definition, a republic is a representative form of government that is ruled according to a charter, or constitution, and a democracy is a government that is ruled according to the will of the majority.
Aristotle defined democracy as simply "rule of the many." A direct democracy is democracy. A republic is democracy. Anything where the masses are asked for their consent and vote is democracy.
We don't even have democracy (not that you really want it anyway). We have oligarchy, rule of the few.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:37 am to Fun Bunch
“Democracy” is clearly a term the Dems have polled and put through focus groups.
Why? Who is the target? Women voters? Old people?
Why? Who is the target? Women voters? Old people?
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:37 am to Bourre
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The reason he is upset is because democrats are using the word “democracy” to condition people into believing the United States is a democracy instead of a democratic republic.
I believe this.
When most of your constituents have never taken a basic civics class, its easy to fool them.
The left wants a direct democracy.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:37 am to TigerAllNightLong
Illegal aliens and the ignorant
This post was edited on 8/5/23 at 8:39 am
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:39 am to Bourre
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Illegal aliens
Mob rule works best when you have large voting blocs like BLM, illegals, and LBGTQ on your team. The benefit of a constitution is to prevent ideocracy.
This post was edited on 8/5/23 at 8:41 am
Posted on 8/5/23 at 8:57 am to antibarner
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Sharpton is an IDIOT.
You're shitting on idiots errywhere; he's not smart enough to be an idiot.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:00 am to Fun Bunch
“Democracy” is a commie dogwhistle and 9/10 times the person moaning about “threats to democracy” would strip away your rights to participate in it without hesitation.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:13 am to Robin Masters
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“Democracy” is a commie dogwhistle and 9/10 times the person moaning about “threats to democracy” would strip away your rights to participate in it without hesitation.
Exactly.
Can you imagine if we had a legit democracy at the national level? I would love to see the public pore through the ACA and try to figure that shite out. Our elected Reps can't.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:24 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Can you imagine if we had a legit democracy at the national level? I would love to see the public pore through the ACA and try to figure that shite out. Our elected Reps can't.
People would just vote against it and any other massive spending because we’re too lazy….Hey, maybe it wouldn’t be all that bad after all. Lol
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:27 am to AggieHank86
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AggieHank86
Thanks, Ketanji.
I'll pass on every explanation and/or lesson you might have for us.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:31 am to Robin Masters
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People would just vote against it and any other massive spending because we’re too lazy…
10 years ago I would have agreed, but I think as older people die off, spending impulses will increase. Younger folks don't seem to have a grasp of economics.
Older folks didn't do them any favors though over the past 20 years.
This post was edited on 8/5/23 at 9:33 am
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:34 am to AggieHank86
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I question everything. It is my nature. limiting the franchise would, in my opinion, probably produce better government. On the other hand, universal suffrage also has points in its favor, including the fact that it increases the “buy in” element. candidly, I ambivalent on the matter, but I usually end up leaning in the direction of some restrictions on the exercise of the franchise.
I can almost guarantee that Al Sharpton doesn’t think as deeply about such issues as you do. You have to admit, Sharpton is having a tough week. His mental edification ceased sometime in the 1960s.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:35 am to BozemanTiger
quote:Very flattering, but I would be quite content if you simply read and try to understand. You would be the better for it.
I'll pass on every explanation and/or lesson you (Hank) might have for us
Posted on 8/5/23 at 9:37 am to BozemanTiger
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Thanks, Ketanji.
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