There exists among a certain subset of my fellow conservatives an irresistible itch, one they cannot help but scratch every time someone refers to the United States as a "democracy." Like moths to a flame, they pounce, not to correct a factual error so much as to deliver what they believe is a constitutional catechism.
No where in our founding documents does it mention “democracy” - Not anywhere. There is a reason for that and a true Democracy is majority rules. Our Constitutional Republic gives us rights that our government CANNOT take away. PERIOD.
Sorry but I will always correct someone who says one iota about Democracy. I am not going to let the left hijack another word for their benefit. It is disturbing to me that we even have to have this conversation.
As you note republic is a counter to misuse of democracy by Dems. We know pure democracy fails for government. 50+1 means 49 lose. Worse the emotions of the moment lead to horrid decisions by the mob.
Always the partisan zero sum game. Representatives ought to be concerned about even the other side voter of their district.
I think you try to dig too deep into the reasoning of the retort, “republic”. There are many forces trying to turn the country into a true democracy even to the point of a significant number of states passing laws to award their electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote. States’ rights are being challenged on all fronts. As the population shifts to metropolitan areas, the danger is great for the more rural states.
When the Democrats cry about saving "our democracy" I believe they are talking about "their" democracy. One which is not representative, but controlling. It doesn't respect the Constitution unless it is to their advantage. Otherwise, they ignore it or find one of their friendly judges to enable their objectives. At this juncture, they have hit a brick wall with their usual posturing. They have no credible leaders, no messaging, no platform and have resorted to their fall back....coordinated nationwide violence and nonstop attacks on the administration and continuing the divisive identity politics. Combatting the latter is more important to me.
No where in our founding documents does it mention “democracy” - Not anywhere. There is a reason for that and a true Democracy is majority rules. Our Constitutional Republic gives us rights that our government CANNOT take away. PERIOD.
Sorry but I will always correct someone who says one iota about Democracy. I am not going to let the left hijack another word for their benefit. It is disturbing to me that we even have to have this conversation.
As you note republic is a counter to misuse of democracy by Dems. We know pure democracy fails for government. 50+1 means 49 lose. Worse the emotions of the moment lead to horrid decisions by the mob.
Always the partisan zero sum game. Representatives ought to be concerned about even the other side voter of their district.
I think you try to dig too deep into the reasoning of the retort, “republic”. There are many forces trying to turn the country into a true democracy even to the point of a significant number of states passing laws to award their electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote. States’ rights are being challenged on all fronts. As the population shifts to metropolitan areas, the danger is great for the more rural states.
When the Democrats cry about saving "our democracy" I believe they are talking about "their" democracy. One which is not representative, but controlling. It doesn't respect the Constitution unless it is to their advantage. Otherwise, they ignore it or find one of their friendly judges to enable their objectives. At this juncture, they have hit a brick wall with their usual posturing. They have no credible leaders, no messaging, no platform and have resorted to their fall back....coordinated nationwide violence and nonstop attacks on the administration and continuing the divisive identity politics. Combatting the latter is more important to me.