America is a republic, not a democracy

[Midnight Marauder]

Are we a Republic as in the 'Peoples Republic of China'? Or the 'Republic of Congo'? or the 'Republic of Cuba'? How about the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan?

or the Argentine Republic? or the Republic of Angola? or the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh? or the Arab Republic of Egypt?

WE ARE a Democratic Republic or Constitutional Republic...I was taught in school many moons ago, that we were a Democratic Republic.

Read the Federalist papers for your answer.

 

[Midnight Marauder]

Well, are we a Republic just like the People's Republic of China, or Republic of Cuba or NOT?

Just because they choose to CALL it a Republic does not make it so. Just like when they CHOOSE to call the US a democracy.

 

[The T]

Actually, a majority, or more precisely, a super majority rules under the Constitution. (NYCarbineer)

If this were a democracy your statement would be true NYC. Thank God that isn't the case. Our forefathers wanted a representative (democratic) system, not a pure democracy, and they did not establish a democracy in the Constitution, they established a Republic, a Constitutional Republic.

One only needs log on to Home » cpusa to find communistic concepts such as the majority rules, and fair share. This is all explained in their communist manifesto which is available on this web site. The communists party's plans for the socialization of the American Society is clearly outlined in this text. It makes an interesting read, and will clarify what is happening in our country today. One should always be aware of what the enemy is up to.

My statement is true. A majority sufficiently large enough to amend the Constitution can do virtually anything it wants.

The Bill of Rights could be repealed, for example, or any part of it.

And btw, it really doesn't matter what the Founders wanted. We're in charge now.

It has to be ratified by the State Legislatures...(3/4ths meaning 38 of 50 States). And it DOES matter what the Founders set forth. Their rules on ratification on Amendments has not changed, and if you think they have, you're fruitier than a nutcake.

 

[PLYMCO_PILGRIM]

Well, are we a Republic just like the People's Republic of China, or Republic of Cuba or NOT?

We are a constitutional republic care4all.

I've talked with you before and know you understand the difference. Why are you pretending you dont?

 

[peach174]

Well, are we a Republic just like the People's Republic of China, or Republic of Cuba or NOT?

We are a constitutional republic care4all.

I've talked with you before and know you understand the difference. Why are you pretending you dont?

It's called selective memory

 

[Care4all]

Well, are we a Republic just like the People's Republic of China, or Republic of Cuba or NOT?

We are a constitutional republic care4all.

I've talked with you before and know you understand the difference. Why are you pretending you dont?

It's called selective memory

really?

 

[Care4all]

Well, are we a Republic just like the People's Republic of China, or Republic of Cuba or NOT?

We are a constitutional republic care4all.

I've talked with you before and know you understand the difference. Why are you pretending you dont?

yes, yes we are a constitutional FEDERAL republic, or a Democratic republic!

Federally, we are a FORM of democracy....a 'liberal' democracy is a term for us, not a 'Direct' federal democracy

A liberal democracy, also known as a bourgeois democracy or constitutional democracy, is a common form of representative democracy. According to the principles of liberal democracy, the elections should be free and fair, and the political process should be competitive. Political pluralism is usually defined as the presence of multiple and distinct political parties.

A liberal democracy may take various constitutional forms: it may be a constitutional republic (sometimes federal republic), as the United States, India, Germany or Brazil, or a constitutional monarchy, such as the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada or Spain. It may have a presidential system (United States, Brazil), a parliamentary system (Westminster system, UK and Commonwealth countries, Spain), or a hybrid, semi-presidential system (France).Liberal democracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

more than half of the States have a form of direct democracy, with ballot initiatives...

 

[PLYMCO_PILGRIM]

Well, are we a Republic just like the People's Republic of China, or Republic of Cuba or NOT?

We are a constitutional republic care4all.

I've talked with you before and know you understand the difference. Why are you pretending you dont?

yes, yes we are a constitutional FEDERAL republic, or a Democratic republic!

Federally, we are a FORM of democracy....a 'liberal' democracy is a term for us, not a 'Direct' federal democracy

A liberal democracy, also known as a bourgeois democracy or constitutional democracy, is a common form of representative democracy. According to the principles of liberal democracy, the elections should be free and fair, and the political process should be competitive. Political pluralism is usually defined as the presence of multiple and distinct political parties.

A liberal democracy may take various constitutional forms: it may be a constitutional republic (sometimes federal republic), as the United States, India, Germany or Brazil, or a constitutional monarchy, such as the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada or Spain. It may have a presidential system (United States, Brazil), a parliamentary system (Westminster system, UK and Commonwealth countries, Spain), or a hybrid, semi-presidential system (France).Liberal democracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

more than half of the States have a form of direct democracy, with ballot initiatives...

your source doesn't call it federal


I knew you knew I just wanted you to let everyone else know you knew

 

[Midnight Marauder]

yyes, yes we are a constitutional FEDERAL republic, or a Democratic republic!

Strange isn't it, that the words "Democracy," Democratic," and "Democrat" don't appear anywhere in any of our founding documents, but "Republic" and "Republican" do?

 

[Care4all]

yyes, yes we are a constitutional FEDERAL republic, or a Democratic republic!

Strange isn't it, that the words "Democracy," Democratic," and "Democrat" don't appear anywhere in any of our founding documents, but "Republic" and "Republican" do?

no, i don't see it as strange...

were democracies common around the world, at the time we were formed?

We, the people....vote for our own representation...

i went to many schools on military bases, we were taught that federally, we, the usa, was a Democratic/(constitutional) Republic....blame the Air Force for teaching me that, 35 years ago!

we are a Constitutional/democratic REPUBLIC, which is a FORM of democracy...a representative democracy, a 'liberal' democracy, not a Direct democracy....

i have no idea why those on the 'right' have issues with the truth....we have a form of democracy...a Republic....a representative republic...?

 

[xsited1]

yyes, yes we are a constitutional FEDERAL republic, or a Democratic republic!

Strange isn't it, that the words "Democracy," Democratic," and "Democrat" don't appear anywhere in any of our founding documents, but "Republic" and "Republican" do?

As it should be. All democracies fail. For almost 100 years, people have been trying to turn the US into a democracy and they've almost succeeded or maybe they have:

Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We're All Democrats Now” by Rep. Ron Paul

 

[Care4all]

yyes, yes we are a constitutional FEDERAL republic, or a Democratic republic!

Strange isn't it, that the words "Democracy," Democratic," and "Democrat" don't appear anywhere in any of our founding documents, but "Republic" and "Republican" do?

As it should be. All democracies fail. For almost 100 years, people have been trying to turn the US into a democracy and they've almost succeeded or maybe they have:

Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We're All Democrats Now” by Rep. Ron Paul

we have a form of democracy that is NOT a direct democracy...i can see how a direct democracy would be lunacy....but our representative republic has worked fairly well, so far.

 

[AmericanFirst]

Actually, a majority, or more precisely, a super majority rules under the Constitution. (NYCarbineer)

If this were a democracy your statement would be true NYC. Thank God that isn't the case. Our forefathers wanted a representative (democratic) system, not a pure democracy, and they did not establish a democracy in the Constitution, they established a Republic, a Constitutional Republic.

One only needs log on to Home » cpusa to find communistic concepts such as the majority rules, and fair share. This is all explained in their communist manifesto which is available on this web site. The communists party's plans for the socialization of the American Society is clearly outlined in this text. It makes an interesting read, and will clarify what is happening in our country today. One should always be aware of what the enemy is up to.

My statement is true. A majority sufficiently large enough to amend the Constitution can do virtually anything it wants.

The Bill of Rights could be repealed, for example, or any part of it.

And btw, it really doesn't matter what the Founders wanted. We're in charge now.

Sounds like you just admitted to being a idiot socialist. It does matter what the founding fathers wanted, but that scares socialists like you, good, hopefully you are scared enough to leave, please.

 

[AmericanFirst]

well, are we a republic just like the people's republic of china, or republic of cuba or not?

no!

 

[old navy]

As previously mentioned, studying the Federalist Papers and other works by James Madison would benefit those who really want to know and actually give a darn. He said some great things about freedom, representation, an informed citizenry, etc. Good stuff.

 

[Care4all]

well, are we a republic just like the people's republic of china, or republic of cuba or not?

no!

Right! and why not would be the question of the hour....?

My answer would be, because we have a representative republic, elected by we the people, in a fair, democratic process.

 

[Annie]

Strange isn't it, that the words "Democracy," Democratic," and "Democrat" don't appear anywhere in any of our founding documents, but "Republic" and "Republican" do?

As it should be. All democracies fail. For almost 100 years, people have been trying to turn the US into a democracy and they've almost succeeded or maybe they have:

Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We're All Democrats Now” by Rep. Ron Paul

we have a form of democracy that is NOT a direct democracy...i can see how a direct democracy would be lunacy....but our representative republic has worked fairly well, so far.

As mentioned, the word 'democracy' doesn't play a role in constitution. What I think is obvious to anyone who's studied the founding doctrines is the United States is a federated republic with democratic features.

Some judges and many executive workers are appointed, not elected. With the exception of referendums, which is a feature later added, decisions on matters are not made by the citizens as a whole.

 

[The T]

yyes, yes we are a constitutional FEDERAL republic, or a Democratic republic!

Strange isn't it, that the words "Democracy," Democratic," and "Democrat" don't appear anywhere in any of our founding documents, but "Republic" and "Republican" do?

Yep.

 

[Care4all]

As it should be. All democracies fail. For almost 100 years, people have been trying to turn the US into a democracy and they've almost succeeded or maybe they have:

Sorry, Mr. Franklin, “We're All Democrats Now” by Rep. Ron Paul

we have a form of democracy that is NOT a direct democracy...i can see how a direct democracy would be lunacy....but our representative republic has worked fairly well, so far.

As mentioned, the word 'democracy' doesn't play a role in constitution. What I think is obvious to anyone who's studied the founding doctrines is the United States is a federated republic with democratic features.

Some judges and many executive workers are appointed, not elected. With the exception of referendums, which is a feature later added, decisions on matters are not made by the citizens as a whole.

Maybe as a teacher, you'll know the answer to this Annie....were Democracies common during the founding father's era? Were there any at all?

 

[Annie]

we have a form of democracy that is NOT a direct democracy...i can see how a direct democracy would be lunacy....but our representative republic has worked fairly well, so far.

As mentioned, the word 'democracy' doesn't play a role in constitution. What I think is obvious to anyone who's studied the founding doctrines is the United States is a federated republic with democratic features.

Some judges and many executive workers are appointed, not elected. With the exception of referendums, which is a feature later added, decisions on matters are not made by the citizens as a whole.

Maybe as a teacher, you'll know the answer to this Annie....were Democracies common during the founding father's era? Were there any at all?

With the exception of Athens I don't know of any. The Founders were very familiar with Plato's The Republic. They saw the pitfalls in both republic and democracy, but concluded the democracy had many more and those pitfalls were more dangerous, especially given the geographic and demographic reality of US/colonies in 1700's. It's only gotten more complicated since.