Anonimous-X
Anonimous-X t1_iu879w0 wrote
Reply to comment by Strutsfarm in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
Republic: "A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch."
Democracy: "A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives."
Anonimous-X t1_iu86y3o wrote
Reply to comment by Strutsfarm in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
I'll simplify it more for you.. You and your 4 buddies want to go eat, 3, want McDonalds, one wants Taco Bell. So, you all go to McDonalds. 3 out of 4 votes.. a democratic vote, a democracy in action.
Conversely, everyone in the office is hungry, and want different things. THEN, the company CEO comes in he will pay for it if everyone in the company is fed, determines by the department heads..
SO, the 20 people in your office and 10 people in accounting want Subway. There's 30 votes.
The 5 people in shipping, 10 in maintenance and 5 in HR want Dairy Queen. That's 20 votes.
NOW, there are 30 for Subway, but only 2 votes. There are only 20 who want Dairy Queen, but 3 departments, or 3 votes.
So, the CEO buys Dairy Queen. POPULAR VOTE did NOT win as in a democracy, because it is NOT a democracy. It was a REPRESENTATIVE democratic vote in a company (Republic)
Anonimous-X t1_iu42lsz wrote
Reply to comment by IanDOsmond in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
In order for the US to be a democracy, every citizen would have one, equal vote for every bit of legislation, bill, or law proposed.
However, we elect others to represent us in these matters. Therefore, by simple definition, we are NOT a democracy. We ARE a Constitutional Republic. Your argument does not hold water.
Anonimous-X t1_iu3zlbv wrote
Reply to comment by PeteLarsen in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
And yet, as I predicted.. your emotions overwhelmed logic, and you started in with name calling and an end to conversation, by "no response required" and another reference to 1930s Germany..
Anonimous-X t1_iu3z33u wrote
Reply to comment by IanDOsmond in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
In a democracy, 51% rules. In a Representative Republic, 2-3% of the population can be over represented, and influence an entire national platform. 15% can hold sway over 51%. Both, less than 1/5, less than 20%, can hold a state or nation hostage. There is very little democracy involved.
Anonimous-X t1_iu3xg8n wrote
Reply to comment by PeteLarsen in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
Sure.. but not in this conversation.
Anonimous-X t1_iu3x509 wrote
Reply to comment by PeteLarsen in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
Well.. you are wrong. This is NOT a democracy. The United States is a Representative Republic.
Anonimous-X t1_iu3wpyk wrote
Reply to comment by PeteLarsen in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
A politician who will remain unnamed claims today's economy is stronger than it was 2 years ago. He claims the border is secure. He claims he is mentally competent.. We can all see how this is turning into a $H1t $h0w right now
Anonimous-X t1_iu3vp1k wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
Those are awfully "general" claims.. can you show your sources? There are plentiful sources that can prove democrats do the exact same thing. I'll bet, once someone opposes your position with examples and logical arguments, you'll find yourself slinging more words and emotional outbursts.
Anonimous-X t1_iu87rj4 wrote
Reply to comment by Strutsfarm in What's the difference between a hippo, a zippo, and a stick of glue? by QWERTYspoons
My example is ACCURATE..
Republic: "A state in which supreme power is held by the people and THEIR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES (the department heads), and which has an elected or nominated president (the CEO) rather than a monarch."
Democracy: "A system of government by THE WHOLE POPULATION (you and your buddies) or ALL the eligible members of a state, "typically" through elected representatives."