Trump is dismantling our democracy at an unprecedented level

[Concerned American]

We are a Constitutional Republic whose Constitution enshrines the principles of representative democracy., I.e. we elect representatives to represent our interests in government.

Sure--recite the pledge and point out where it says 'and to the representative democracy for which it stands.' Run along.

 

[JanetTheGreat]

That's what happens when gazing in the mirror to often.
What are you hiding about yourself ?

If you don't like the fact that my profile is limited from viewing, then too bad.

 

[Stryder50]

If you don't like the fact that my profile is limited from viewing, then too bad.

You're not the only one here who "limits viewing".
I find 9 times out of 10 it's a trait of trolls, and phonies.
So far you don't strike me as the 1 in 10 exception.

It's not a matter of "don't like", just an acknowledgement it displays a lack of credibility, integrity, and honesty on your part.
Which means I don't see much value in your views and opinions, the insubstantial offerings you present.
Don't let your hubris get the better of you.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

We are a Constitutional Republic whose Constitution enshrines the principles of representative democracy., I.e. we elect representatives to represent our interests in government.

But were not and never were a winner take it all "democracy". Minorities have real Representation in a Republic and not so much in a "democracy"

 

[JanetTheGreat]

You're not the only one here who "limits viewing".
I find 9 times out of 10 it's a trait of trolls, and phonies.
So far you don't strike me as the 1 in 10 exception.

It's not a matter of "don't like", just an acknowledgement it displays a lack of credibility, integrity, and honesty on your part.
Which means I don't see much value in your views and opinions, the insubstantial offerings you present.
Don't let your hubris get the better of you.

I didn’t realize you had a patent on honesty or credibility. Maybe it is you who should check your own reflection before throwing stones from glass towers. Your attempt to dismiss me over some non-issue just makes you look insecure and desperate for validation. Keep talking — I’ll be here, unimpressed and unbothered.

Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to limit my exposure to your so-called "insights" from now on.

 

[Hollie]

Does it?

Does it matter what voters do? Really?

Most states don't matter, only 4-6 states really actually get a say in Presidential elections. Both Republican presidents became president for the first time with LESS VOTES than their opponent, meaning, the voters don't matter.

Where did you get that crap from?

 

[Marener]

But were not and never were a winner take it all "democracy". Minorities have real Representation in a Republic and not so much in a "democracy"

There’s no appreciable difference in minority representation between the two.

Certainly not on any structural level.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

There’s no appreciable difference in minority representation between the two.

Certainly not on any structural level.

That's not true at all! Especially when Senators were appointed by the legislatures and States actually mattered.

The Progressive Jihad on America has been directed at making us more of a winner takes all "democracy"

 

[Marener]

That's not true at all! Especially when Senators were appointed by the legislatures and States actually mattered.

The Progressive Jihad on America has been directed at making us more of a winner takes all "democracy"

How do Senators being appointed by legislatures provide representation to minorities?

 

[Godboy]

President Donald Trump is dismantling U.S. democracy at an “unprecedented” rate, downgrading the U.S.’s democratic rating on a global scale and plunging the country toward autocracy at a faster rate than autocratic leaders of other countries in the 21st century, the latest report by an international democracy watchdog finds.

Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute at Sweden’s Gothenburg University finds in its annual report that Trump’s second term has been characterized by a swift concentration of power in the executive branch that ignores the rule of law, suppresses dissent, and targets civil rights.

Many countries are falling further into autocracy, the report finds. But the U.S. stands out as “an exceptional new autocratizer due to both far-reaching changes in 2025 and their implications for the rest of the world,” the group writes. “The extensive damage already done to American democracy under the second Trump presidency — in just one year — stands out on the world map.”


Trump has achieved in only one year what other countries with similar trends have taken a decade to achieve, the report says.

Trump Is Destroying US Democracy at Unprecedented Rate, Global Watchdog Finds

“[T]he speed of decline is comparable to some coups d’états,” a global democracy watchdog wrote.

truthout.org

See also

As Democracy Falters Worldwide, Authoritarians are Winning | Council on Foreign Relations

Between a reduction in freedoms in the U.S. and an uptick in organized collaboration among autocracies around the world, Freedom House’s most recent Freedom in the World report paints a stark image of the future of democracy in 2026.

www.cfr.org

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Now I know the first posts will be the usual Trumpist stupidity how we are not a democracy but a republic ignoring the obvious that we are a representative democracy.

The fact is our freedoms are under assault by the Trump regime and the world clearly sees it as well.

Congress has ceded its authority to Trump, Trump spits on the rule of law, and is actively undermining our election process with lies and more lies.

Brace yourself for the midterms. Expect Trump and his minions do all in their power to cast doubt on its legitimacy.

You know, because that is what all wannabe authoritarians do when they lose.

These are dipshit lefties with extreme bias. They are just like you, total losers and just generally garbage people that we mock for our own amusement.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

How do Senators being appointed by legislatures provide representation to minorities?

By empowering State Legislatures and Governors to have a meaningful say in how the Federal government instead of just the House, but with less members

They used to represent the State, instead of a political Party

 

[Marener]

By empowering State Legislatures and Governors to have a meaningful say in how the Federal government instead of just the House, but with less members

They used to represent the State, instead of a political Party

What does representing the state have to do with providing representation to the minority?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

What does representing the state have to do with providing representation to the minority?

So it's not just the Big States deciding how the country runs

 

[Marener]

So it's not just the Big States deciding how the country runs

So the minority you’re referring to is actually just “small states”?

 

[Stryder50]

What does representing the state have to do with providing representation to the minority?

Represented or not, being a minority means they have little power or influence to begin with.
BTW, which minority ?
When a Senator represents their state they represent the range of majorities to minorities within their state.

 

[Stryder50]

I didn’t realize you had a patent on honesty or credibility. Maybe it is you who should check your own reflection before throwing stones from glass towers. Your attempt to dismiss me over some non-issue just makes you look insecure and desperate for validation. Keep talking — I’ll be here, unimpressed and unbothered.

Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to limit my exposure to your so-called "insights" from now on.

Whatever.
I'll still point out your errors and stupidity whenever I come across it and feel inclined to do so.

 

[JanetTheGreat]

Whatever.
I'll still point out your errors and stupidity whenever I come across it and feel inclined to do so.

Feel free too.

 

[tahuyaman]

Another troll on the ignore list! The list keeps adding up.

Only idiots have an ignore list then brag about.

 

[tahuyaman]

Whatever.
I'll still point out your errors and stupidity whenever I come across it and feel inclined to do so.

The idiot will tell you that she’s putting you on her ignore list then brag about how many people she’s ignoring

 

[Marener]

Represented or not, being a minority means they have little power or influence to begin with.
BTW, which minority ?
When a Senator represents their state they represent the range of majorities to minorities within their state.

That’s what I mean. There’s no difference in a minority representation in democracy vs republic.

It’s a meaningless statement.