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Ok. Here's another question and this one is open for the wisecrackers. If Republicans believe in less govt, then why do they even bother fielding a candidate? Is it just to be a pain in the Democrat's butt who thinks that more govt is the way. And another thing, why are countries that have the right to vote and elect officials called "democratic" countries and people refer to these countries as a country of "democracy"?:confused:
You deserve the beating your about to take. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by murral stark
Not sure it's worth the effort. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by mngundog
Just trying to lighten the mood. I am ready for this one. You're right, I deserve this beating.Quote:
Originally Posted by mngundog
Isn't a democracy a form of government where majority rules (mob) i.e, democrats and a republic a representative form of government which follows laws (Constitution) i.e., republicans? Hmm makes you wonder.
Yeah it makes me wonder; but for a WAY different reason than you would understand:)Quote:
Originally Posted by coachmo
Since you have no idea what I'm wondering about why don't you enlighten me. I understand that the Republican party does not prescribe to the same ideals as our founding fathers. So please shine some of your wisdom down!
um, not quite, almost.Quote:
Originally Posted by coachmo
re·pub·lic
/rɪˈpʌblɪk/ Show Spelled[ri-puhb-lik] Show IPA
noun 1. a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
2. any body of persons viewed as a commonwealth.
3. a state in which the head of government is not a monarch or other hereditary head of state.
4. ( initial capital letter ) any of the five periods of republican government in France. Compare First Republic, Second Republic, Third Republic, Fourth Republic, Fifth Republic.
5. ( initial capital letter, italics ) a philosophical dialogue (4th century b.c.) by Plato dealing with the composition and structure of the ideal state.
de·moc·ra·cy
/dɪˈmɒkrəsi/ Show Spelled[dih-mok-ruh-see] Show IPA
noun, plural de·moc·ra·cies. 1. government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
2. a state having such a form of government: The United States and Canada are democracies.
3. a state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges.
4. political or social equality; democratic spirit.
5. the common people of a community as distinguished from any privileged class; the common people with respect to their political power.
Um, sorry depends on which definition you use, but thanks for the input. So are you saying that majority doesn't rule in a democracy or that a republic doesn't follow a set of laws? Curious!
do tell?Quote:
Originally Posted by coachmo
they had just tossed off a king.
BIG gov. vs. small gov.
gosh, they musta been libertarians!