Trump threatened our democracy, as did his cult........................and still are, TRAITORS.
America is a republic, not a democracy. Learn the Pledge of Allegiance.
I hate to be the one to break it to you bub, but the US is not a democracy nor a republic any more. And it hasn't been since the lobbyist and special interest took over.
It's sad, really. But that's just the way it is. And the really sad part of it, both parties are just as guilty as the other.
Fact: Eisenhower warned the country about the power of the MIC (Military Industrial Complex). Common knowledge not even worth mentioning. But that's important in this context.
A republic like ours (used to be), the chairman of the House is only supposed to keep order, oversee the bills and amendments. Allow time for debates and amendment. And give congressmen a fair turn at speaking their mind and explaining legislation and their idea's on legislation.
With all the congressmen representing certain districts across the country, this is what allows us to be a republic.
But that's not what's happening today. Oh sure, congressmen and senators still get to grand stand, and profess their opposition or approval on legislation. But the legislation has already been decided by lobbyist, who much of the time, have authored. And bought the co-sponsors off.
All of that talk about lobbyist, it's real. They do own our government. And do tell our elected officials how to vote. At least enough of them to get their bills passed.
A little proof: The house chair has not allowed a new amendment on the house floor in over 6 years now. This includes both republican and democrat house chairs. Just prior to that, the amendments had slowed to a crawl. Starting with Pelosi, then Ryan followed in her footsteps. The Pelosi decided that to put an end to it all.
But the democratic republic ended just after the death of JFK. And was solidified with the death of RFK. And more than likely, LBJ ensured the future of the MIC and other lobbyist. Especially in the banking industry.