"I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of America, and to the FREAKING REPUBLIC for which it stands..."
Why do so many people call America a democracy? It is made as a republic, even stated in our pledge, yet some people, including past presidents, call it a democracy. Many presidents even sought out to "spread democracy and stop communism". Isn't that hippocratic, considering we are a republic?
On a side note: Why do so many people hate communism? It is good in theory, though its execution is usually flawed. America even went to war with Vietnam for, among other reasons, the "Domino effect" in an attempt to stop the spread of communism. Once more, hipocratic..
No its not Athens was a form of pure Democracy where all laws were voted on by all the men.
Technically, yes, that is the "urest" form of democracy in that it gives the people the most control. However, I personally think Democratic Republics- like the U.S.- are more effective. Most people have a lot more to do than read through tousand-page bills. If we can hire 600 guys to do it for us, we'll all get a lot more done. Then, if we don't like the laws they pass, we can fire them in a few years' time. That's my perspective on it.
In a perfect USA where there were no rednecks/racists/idiots - there would be a perfect democratic system. However, because of the aforementioned problem, it is better that people who actually (for the most part) know what they're talking about get to make the decisions of the people final.
Technically, yes, that is the "urest" form of democracy in that it gives the people the most control. However, I personally think Democratic Republics- like the U.S.- are more effective. Most people have a lot more to do than read through tousand-page bills. If we can hire 600 guys to do it for us, we'll all get a lot more done. Then, if we don't like the laws they pass, we can fire them in a few years' time. That's my perspective on it.
Heh, nova... I agree with you this time
That's the difference between a pure democracy and what we have, which is still a democracy.
That's the difference between a pure democracy and what we have, which is still a democracy.
Good thing we agreed before disagreement became the established order. Good to know it's possible. =)
It seems that republics are a form of democracy, though a specific type. I guess it would be correct to say we are a democracy then, though it's probably better to go with republic, as it's more specific.
As for why people say "democracy"... I dunno. Because FDR said so?
