[dalereed]

"However, you might be interested to learn that the meaning of words do change over time as they are commonly used. I hope that doesn't cause your head to explode."

As far as democracy and republic are concerned that is pure bull crap!

The public "education" system might like it to be so but it isn't.

[Dog Gone]

If you asked Americans if they live in a democracy, what percentage do you think would answer yes?