"Democracy": OK, so if the people go out, and v**e. And choose who they want to represent them, isn't that "Democracy"? Or, is it only "democracy" when a certain party wins?

archie bunker Loc: Texas

OK, so if the people go out, and v**e. And choose who they want to represent them, isn't that "Democracy"?
Or, is it only "democracy" when a certain party wins?

Salvatore

Joe Biden is seriously delusional and I don't mean that to be hurtful! He talks about Democracy, and he said that he was called a Socialist, then said how stupid they are! He doesn't even know that he is a Socialist! And that free and fair v****g for who ever you v**e for win or lose is the demcratic way!

JFlorio Loc: Seminole Florida

archie bunker wrote:

OK, so if the people go out, and v**e. And choose who they want to represent them, isn't that "Democracy"?
Or, is it only "democracy" when a certain party wins?

Head scratcher, ain’t it?

Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon

archie bunker wrote:

OK, so if the people go out, and v**e. And choose who they want to represent them, isn't that "Democracy"?
Or, is it only "democracy" when a certain party wins?

some people think that way. I believe in the premise that majority rules . I either do the happy dance or I have to suck it up. That's just the way it is . Life goes on and I'll get another shot at v****g for what and who I want.

Zemirah Loc: Sojourner En Route...

archie bunker wrote:

OK, so if the people go out, and v**e. And choose who they want to represent them, isn't that "Democracy"?
Or, is it only "democracy" when a certain party wins?

There is a profound difference between choosing and choosing wisely. Adding that adverb makes all the difference.

The founders of the United States gave us a representative Republic because they h**ed and feared "pure democracy.

As in ancient Greece, a pure democracy operates much as a lynch mob.

Wonttakeitanymore

Coos Bay Tom wrote:

some people think that way. I believe in the premise that majority rules . I either do the happy dance or I have to suck it up. That's just the way it is . Life goes on and I'll get another shot at v****g for what and who I want.

If that were true the smaller states don’t have a chance! That’s why e*******l college! Also illegas v**e! That’s the majority in cally

Wonttakeitanymore

Zemirah wrote:

There is a profound difference between choosing and choosing wisely. Adding that adverb makes all the difference.

The founders of the United States gave us a representative Republic because they h**ed and feared "pure democracy.

As in ancient Greece, a pure democracy operates much as a lynch mob.

Well said

padremike Loc: Phenix City, Al

Zemirah wrote:

There is a profound difference between choosing and choosing wisely. Adding that adverb makes all the difference.

The founders of the United States gave us a representative Republic because they h**ed and feared "pure democracy.

As in ancient Greece, a pure democracy operates much as a lynch mob.

It'd operate pretty much the same here too I'm afraid.

Salvatore

The majority doesn't rule that's what your mistake is! If the majority ruled states like NY, California and other states with high populations would always win! That is not our system!

Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon

Wonttakeitanymore wrote:

If that were true the smaller states don’t have a chance! That’s why e*******l college! Also illegas v**e! That’s the majority in cally

I was only speaking for myself. Smaller states are somewhat protected by the e*******l college. I am for keeping the e*******l college in place .