Replies

I argue that the U.S. is a republic and NOT a democracy..
Although a very unique republic at that..

A Banana republic is in fact a democracy(central government)..

180 posted on 06/06/2011 12:39:52 PM PDT by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole...)

I argue that the U.S. is a republic and NOT a democracy..

We have democratic institutions that reflect the will of the people --- BUT --- the Constitution limits what a majority of the people can do to the minority.

Pure Democracy = Two wolves and a sheep deciding on what to have for dinner.

Constitutional Republic (or Monarchy) with democratic institutions = Wolves aren't allowed to eat the sheep no matter how many damn votes they have.

The Constitution is all we have. Respect it, protect it and cherish it.

181 posted on 06/06/2011 1:27:55 PM PDT by Ditto (Nov 2, 2010 -- Partial cleaning accomplished. More trash to remove in 2012)

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794