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Topic: We are a Republic, NOT a Democracy!
HotRodDeluxe's photo
Wed 05/15/13 03:18 PM
Edited by HotRodDeluxe on Wed 05/15/13 03:21 PM




Are we a democracy or a Republic?



The US is both, a republic with elected representatives.

The word 'Republic' doesn't define a political system (Res Publicae, 'matters' or 'affairs' of the people, Latin). China is a 'Peoples' Republic and Rome was once a Republic, but it was ruled by an oligarchy.


Didn't watch the video did you?


Nope, I don't bother with Boobtoob crap anymore. They're rarely worth the click (especially after the 9/11 & Star Wars equivocation you posted laugh )and it still wouldn't change my post.

Note: "Are we a Democracy or a Republic?"

Democracy is a political system and a Republic isn't. Do you see the problem with the question?

slaphead

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Wed 05/15/13 04:40 PM





Are we a democracy or a Republic?



The US is both, a republic with elected representatives.

The word 'Republic' doesn't define a political system (Res Publicae, 'matters' or 'affairs' of the people, Latin). China is a 'Peoples' Republic and Rome was once a Republic, but it was ruled by an oligarchy.


Didn't watch the video did you?


Nope, I don't bother with Boobtoob crap anymore. They're rarely worth the click (especially after the 9/11 & Star Wars equivocation you posted laugh )and it still wouldn't change my post.

Note: "Are we a Democracy or a Republic?"

Democracy is a political system and a Republic isn't. Do you see the problem with the question?

slaphead


Sure I see the problem.....you don't have a clue.

You are also not an American either so have no horse in this race

As to your comment about any past posts of mine, you reference it with slander and don't offer it for rebuttal? I post many things, some for laughs, some for discussion others just to get a rise.... that's what forums are

As far as telling me what my country has or doesn't have, the merits of a video that you didn't even watch yet bothered to comment on...... get a life!

HotRodDeluxe's photo
Wed 05/15/13 04:49 PM
Edited by HotRodDeluxe on Wed 05/15/13 05:31 PM
Sure I see the problem.....you don't have a clue.


Now, now, there is no need for this belligerence. Clearly you are missing my point as usual. Please think about your question again and you may see the problem.

You are also not an American either so have no horse in this race


That is irrelevant to your question and this is an international website.
I'll post your question, yet again, for clarity:

"Are we a democracy or a republic?"

As to your comment about any past posts of mine, you reference it with slander and don't offer it for rebuttal? I post many things, some for laughs, some for discussion others just to get a rise.... that's what forums are


It can't be slander for it is the written word. Moreover, I remember you being rather angry over my, and others' comments regarding that asinine video. Then again, you're always angry over something. Anyway, it was just an aside, my point was more about the validity of most boobtoob tripe.

As far as telling me what my country has or doesn't have, the merits of a video that you didn't even watch yet bothered to comment on...... get a life!


Again, you project. My comment was about your question (see all previous posts), why is that so difficult for you? Many others clearly haven't watched the video either, and yet, you haven't attacked them for it, so, please calm down and step away from the computer, you're over-reacting.

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