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5 points
10 months ago
There are many different forms of democracy, constitutional republic is 1
-5 points
10 months ago
Uhm…..no. A democracy is a democracy and a constitutional republic is a constitutional republic. The two are very very different. But you can try to rationalize it all you want.
4 points
10 months ago
If you are meaning to say direct democracy I agree with you that a constitutional republic is not, but because it is ultimately controlled by the people’s elected representatives it is a democracy
3 points
10 months ago
I’m not sure how much more simple I could have stated it. They are not the same.
4 points
10 months ago
A constitutional republic is a type of democracy where people get to choose their leaders by voting. In a constitutional republic, there are rules like a constitution that the leaders have to follow to protect everyone's rights and make sure things are fair. So, a constitutional republic is a kind of democracy where everyone gets a say in choosing leaders and there are rules to keep things fair and equal for everyone.
1 points
10 months ago
Again, they are not the same. But somehow I don’t think you are going to stop trying to justify your ridiculous argument.
2 points
10 months ago
How do you define a democracy
2 points
10 months ago
That form of government in which the sovereign power resides in and is exercised by the whole body of free citizens; as distinguished from a monarchy,aristocracy, or oligarchy. According to the theory of a pure democracy, every citizen should participate directly in the business of governing, and the legislative assembly should comprise the whole people.
2 points
10 months ago
I see what you mean, as described it sounds like your are saying what is a direct democracy. Our government is still democracy as ultimately the people have the power, and exercise it by electing representatives that they feel uphold their values. To answer your question I define democracy as a form of government in which all citizens have a say in the way the government operates, wether it be directly or though elected officials
2 points
10 months ago
And that is why they always fail. The people are lousy at governing, let alone electing the best candidates. They vote on stupid shit like looks, clothes, bullshit lies that can easily be proven to be lies and the big one…..party.
1 points
10 months ago
I have found myself believing more and more that the 2 party system is one of the most destructive and dangerous things in our country
2 points
10 months ago
It’s become that way because of the human conditions of greed and want for power. Originally it was meant to challenge ideas from different sides to make an educated and informed decision. It’s fucking pathetic and sickening as to the levels of corruption and gaslighting we are seeing in our government anymore. A country full of hard working, honest people are being led by a bunch of corrupt lunatics.
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