Correct!! But it is all in the wording. We are not just a simple Democracy though we have democratic principles in the Republic.
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For Trump, size clearly matters; reality, not so much
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I have no problem with the results. Every candidate uses the political system to try to win.
Remember the “hanging chad” of Florida where people had to determine, “what was the voters intent”? As if they could figure it out. In that case it was the Democrats who tried to manipulate the system. I’m happy that the VP did not yield. (checks and balances)
Tomef
Well-Known Member
Yes, in other words some democrats thinking the filibuster has long outlived any usefulness it might have had doesn’t mean they are plotting to install a communist regime.
I remember the law for Obamacare… “Let’s pass it and then find out what’s in it” - with no debate.
I don’t want to wait to find out what all of these points put together mean. At this point, with my Venezuelan experience, it all lines up. When people who come from communist country say “What in the world are you thinking”… for me it all lines up.
My viewpoint, not yours.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
I watched that whole process intently, and when the SCOTUS made their decision, Gore and the Dems accepted it but with some grumbling [rightfully so imo as there was time still for counting the ballots]. But with the majority of Pub appointed justices...
Either way, this is 100% the opposite of Trump and what Vance said. So, why go with supporting a well-known conman who tried to overturn the election? What about Trump's own character of sexual assault, hedonism, and materialism? Don't these things matter? Since when are these characteristics of those who believe in Jesus? Seems that so many "Christians" have forgotten his message or have just chosen to ignore it.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
BS, Ken. This had been debated for a long time even before Obama became president! Why did you invent such nonsense???
Here Affordable Care Act - Wikipedia
Only if you stereotype "socialism, which you repeatedly do: Socialism - Wikipedia [scroll down for the various forms of socialism, and please do realize that most forms are not anti-democracy nor anti-capitalism]
"Communism" [better to say "Marxism"] is an extreme form of socialism, and I don't think any party here wants anything close to that.
"We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it, away from the fog of the controversy.”
is her direct quote
Yes, there are variations.
OK… call it socialism - don’t want it.
Copernicus
Industrial Strength Linguist
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Countries Considered to be Full Democracies
According to a report conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, there are several countries that are considered to be full democracies.
Copernicus
Industrial Strength Linguist
Countries Considered to be Full Democracies
According to a report conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, there are several countries that are considered to be full democracies.www.worldatlas.com
All your article does is attempt to rank countries according to a concept that the article calls a "full democracy". That in no way responds to my actual point that every country in the world that could be called a "democracy" is also a "republic". Your mantra about republics not being democracies is a classic case of making a distinction without a difference.
No… if it has a “10” rating… it is a fell democracy and not a republic. Let’s not argue about a mole hill
When people from Trump's own party say
"What in the world are you thinking"
about voting for Trump, this is telling.
Copernicus
Industrial Strength Linguist
Let's not argue at all. The word "republic" is not even mentioned in your article. It is totally irrelevant to your claim that democracies are not republics. Every single one on the planet is a republic.
Tomef
Well-Known Member
But that’s the crux of political division in the US, people holding distorted or exaggerated views of the other side’s position. That kind of thinking is what autocratic leaders use to exacerbate divisions and justify harsh measures. Historically, such things progress. Autocrats push the limits, to see what they can get away with. Trump started preparing the ground for his ‘stolen election’ claims with unfounded BS back in 2016. His steady drip-feed of lies, abetted by Fox and the like, keep people on edge, creating a scenario where people feel they are under threat and hence will feel any actions the autocrat takes are justified.
I agree completely
That is what snopes said the actual quote was… so I was honest… does that mean you should try more thoughtfulness and honesty?
It is snopes personal interpretation I don’t agree with.
Tomef
Well-Known Member
Then why do you subscribe to distorted and exaggerated views on democrat positions?
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
I think if alive Jesus would want it in some form. For example, the Nordic Model used in the Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands creates significant cradle to grave security, so the poor are nowhere near as desperate as they are here for example: Nordic model - Wikipedia Charity alone has never been enough, and Jewish Law [halacha] recognized that.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
First of all, who said that and in what context as I posted that what become the ACA was debated even before Obama's tenure as president. Thus, your quote above simply doesn't coincide with the history of it.