Tom Paine 1949
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“Democracy” doesn’t guarantee you “a say in what goes on in this country.” Nor does our Republican system of government. It only gives you the possibility to vote now and then, to speak up freely in a democratic culture that respects your right to conscience and expression. If you abuse your rights and physically attack our Republican institutions, attack a legally certified election process on behalf of a madmen would-be dictator, if you actually try to overthrow Congress, then you should go to jail.Democracy hasn't existed in this country for years. If you think you have any say in what goes on in this country you're fucking nuts.
You live in a democracy where corporations and big money are also “free” to exercise broad rights.
You have a Republic. Too bad so many of you won’t defend it. Even want to destroy it.