Democracy Under the Microscope

[Eloy]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

 

[cnm]

Especially as a quite a few Americans I've interacted with on forums will swear blind America is a republic, not a democracy, and that it is not a good idea for the franchise to be exercised to its fullest extent, because 'uninformed voters'. You know who that's code for...

I couldn't believe it when they put these concepts to me, but they're out there, fer shure.

 

[Spare_change]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

Given that we are not a democracy, one wonders if you know what the hell you're talking about.

 

[cnelsen]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

 

[Eloy]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

Given that we are not a democracy, one wonders if you know what the hell you're talking about.

Everyone knows the USA is a democracy, even you. Citizens have a vote in fair and free elections.

 

[Eloy]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

 

[cnelsen]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

No, you said HE doesn't "respect" the office of the president. Nothing you cited says anything about what he may or may not think about the presidency--just what YOU think is important to "show respect" while running for office.

 

[owebo]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

Good thing were a republic.....

 

[owebo]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

You mean illegal immigrants?

 

[cnelsen]

undocumented Mexican-Americans,

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

Given that we are not a democracy, one wonders if you know what the hell you're talking about.

Everyone knows the USA is a democracy, even you. Citizens have a vote in fair and free elections.

There was nothing fair about this election. The media were as unfair as they could be. Viciously unfair (but effective, as the laundry list you aped below demonstrates). Even they admit it (the New York Times says, after the election, um, ok, we're going to be fair from here on out). It's a wonder he prevailed.

 

[Eloy]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

No, you said HE doesn't "respect" the office of the president. Nothing you cited says anything about what he may or may not think about the presidency--just what YOU think is important to "show respect" while running for office. ...

Bringing the office of president into the gutter with his demeanor and language shows contempt for the position Trump is about to assume.

 

[Eloy]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

You mean illegal immigrants?

I choose to avoid such insulting language.

 

[owebo]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

You mean illegal immigrants?

I choose to avoid such insulting language.

The foundation of our country is speaking truth in its simplest form....perhaps that's why we see you as slaves....

 

[owebo]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

No, you said HE doesn't "respect" the office of the president. Nothing you cited says anything about what he may or may not think about the presidency--just what YOU think is important to "show respect" while running for office. ...

Bringing the office of president into the gutter with his demeanor and language shows contempt for the position Trump is about to assume.

You ain't seen nothin' yet snowflake......

 

[Eloy]

undocumented Mexican-Americans,

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

Given that we are not a democracy, one wonders if you know what the hell you're talking about.

Everyone knows the USA is a democracy, even you. Citizens have a vote in fair and free elections.

There was nothing fair about this election. The media were as unfair as they could be. Viciously unfair (but effective, as the laundry list you aped below demonstrates). Even they admit it (the New York Times says, after the election, um, ok, we're going to be fair from here on out). It's a wonder he prevailed.

You must not watch America's most popular station, FOX News.
The rest of the media gave a lot of free coverage to Trump and generally let him speak for himself. As for the laundry list of hate, I heard it all myself from the horse's mouth.

 

[owebo]

undocumented Mexican-Americans,

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

Given that we are not a democracy, one wonders if you know what the hell you're talking about.

Everyone knows the USA is a democracy, even you. Citizens have a vote in fair and free elections.

There was nothing fair about this election. The media were as unfair as they could be. Viciously unfair (but effective, as the laundry list you aped below demonstrates). Even they admit it (the New York Times says, after the election, um, ok, we're going to be fair from here on out). It's a wonder he prevailed.

You must not watch America's most popular station, FOX News.
The rest of the media gave a lot of free coverage to Trump and generally let him speak for himself. As for the laundry list of hate, I heard it all myself from the horse's mouth.

You mean you watch the liberal fake news? No kidding....

 

[Eloy]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

You mean illegal immigrants?

I choose to avoid such insulting language.

The foundation of our country is speaking truth in its simplest form....perhaps that's why we see you as slaves....

To tell the simple truth does not require one to lose manners.

 

[cnelsen]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

No, you said HE doesn't "respect" the office of the president. Nothing you cited says anything about what he may or may not think about the presidency--just what YOU think is important to "show respect" while running for office. ...

Bringing the office of president into the gutter with his demeanor and language shows contempt for the position Trump is about to assume.

You think it was the gutter. Half of America disagrees. Actually, you don't even think it was the gutter, you just let the Washington Post tell you to think it was the gutter.

George Soros, an evil man and a major force behind the inundation of the West by non-whites for his own reasons, was the major funder of Hillary's campaign and undoubtedly a major reason she took the politically unpopular position way out front promising a 500 percent increase in Muslim immigration when she took office.
Importance of story: 100.
Washington Post articles about it: 0.

Twenty years ago, Donald Trump called a beauty contestant who had gotten fat fat.
Importance of story: 0.
Washington Post articles about it: 12.

And here you are, dutifully chirping away mindlessly about "gross expressions about women".

 

[owebo]

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

You mean illegal immigrants?

I choose to avoid such insulting language.

The foundation of our country is speaking truth in its simplest form....perhaps that's why we see you as slaves....

To tell the simple truth does not require one to lose manners.

Manners are subjective and your observations emotional.....typical liberal

 

[Eloy]

Writing in THE TIMES yesterday, Phillip Collins reminds us that in The Rebel Albert Camus wrote that democracy is more important for what it prevents than for what it allows. Well, Republican Donald Trump who appears not to respect the office of president as evidenced by his demeanor and language throughout the election will be in charge of the Executive. Instead of being a check and balance on him, the elected Congress is also Republican so he will get his way and since Republicans are against big government, we can expect to see Washington to be stripped back to the bare bone over the next few years. What will American politics prevent, then, while Trump is president, one wonders. We shall soon see. It is indeed a test of democracy.

What about his demeanor leads you to conclude he does not respect the office of president?

Vile language about undocumented Mexican-Americans, hate talk about Muslims, gross expressions about women, promising to jail his political opponent, generalizing about the media being all liars and bad people, mocking the handicapped, boasting that he is clever because he does not pay any federal income tax, promising to tear-up the agreement with Iran signed by the president and ratified by Congress ... etc. Americans would normally have thought these traits would have disqualified a person from occupying the Oval Office.

No, you said HE doesn't "respect" the office of the president. Nothing you cited says anything about what he may or may not think about the presidency--just what YOU think is important to "show respect" while running for office. ...

Bringing the office of president into the gutter with his demeanor and language shows contempt for the position Trump is about to assume.

You think it was the gutter. Half of America disagrees. Actually, you don't even think it was the gutter, you just let the Washington Post tell you to think it was the gutter.

George Soros, an evil man and a major force behind the inundation of the West by non-whites for his own reasons, was the major funder of Hillary's campaign and undoubtedly a major reason she took the politically unpopular position way out front promising a 500 percent increase in Muslim immigration when she took office.
Importance of story: 100.
Washington Post articles about it: 0.

Twenty years ago, Donald Trump called a beauty contestant who had gotten fat fat.
Importance of story: 0.
Washington Post articles about it: 12.

And here you are, dutifully chirping away mindlessly about "gross expressions about women".

I heard Trump talking on a tape myself, what he says was locker room stuff. I also saw on TV how he spoke about woman reporter. They do not sell The Washington Post where I live.