Lois, you were correct the firrst time. The Constitution established the United States as a democratic republic. It is democratic because the people govern themselves, and it is a republic because the government's power is derived from its people. This means that our government – federal, state, and local – is elected by the citizens.
Of course it is also true thart elections are problematic since the only people who can afford to run for office have to have a lot of money, and if we can only elect wealthy people, there is a chance that some of them (or many of them) won't have any idea, or could care less, about what life is like in the middle or lower classes.
Thank you for your clarification, Sandy. That’s why I added that meme that stated “We are not a democracy.” I think it adds a bit of explanation. The problem is that since 2022, the term “Democratic Republic” has been attributed to Marxist and communist countries that have nothing to do with democracy. The US has a unique way of combining democracy with the protection of the constitution. It is ingenious— provided the leadership respects the constitution.
Lol! Sandy, my intention in posting my immigration story was to point out that there is a lot to learn about this country before a person can cast an intelligent, informed vote. I’ve learned more about the US just from writing the article.
I know… who even thinks about this stuff. You’ve hit the nail on the head, Rod. You don’t have to think about it because you learned it so long ago that it’s just part of who you are. When I immigrated to the US I quickly discovered I had a different foundation. I couldn’t have voted intelligently in an election if I had to because there was so much to learn.
Maybe I’m projecting my experience on to others, but I’m assuming that other new immigrants (legal or not) are not generally ready to vote in elections.
The term has become a deceptive twist on words. Here are some of the countries that call themselves Democratic Republics:
People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
I’m sorry about my typos above. But you know what I mean. I learned that from Jordan Maxwell who talks a lot about symbology and meanings of words etc.
Thank you for the honest correction! We're all a work in progress.
Thank you, you still know more than the average voter in the US.💪🙏❤
Thanks Dave. I try and stay informed.
Lois, you were correct the firrst time. The Constitution established the United States as a democratic republic. It is democratic because the people govern themselves, and it is a republic because the government's power is derived from its people. This means that our government – federal, state, and local – is elected by the citizens.
Of course it is also true thart elections are problematic since the only people who can afford to run for office have to have a lot of money, and if we can only elect wealthy people, there is a chance that some of them (or many of them) won't have any idea, or could care less, about what life is like in the middle or lower classes.
Thank you for your clarification, Sandy. That’s why I added that meme that stated “We are not a democracy.” I think it adds a bit of explanation. The problem is that since 2022, the term “Democratic Republic” has been attributed to Marxist and communist countries that have nothing to do with democracy. The US has a unique way of combining democracy with the protection of the constitution. It is ingenious— provided the leadership respects the constitution.
Lol! Sandy, my intention in posting my immigration story was to point out that there is a lot to learn about this country before a person can cast an intelligent, informed vote. I’ve learned more about the US just from writing the article.
It’s been way too long since I studied this, Lois.
I know… who even thinks about this stuff. You’ve hit the nail on the head, Rod. You don’t have to think about it because you learned it so long ago that it’s just part of who you are. When I immigrated to the US I quickly discovered I had a different foundation. I couldn’t have voted intelligently in an election if I had to because there was so much to learn.
Maybe I’m projecting my experience on to others, but I’m assuming that other new immigrants (legal or not) are not generally ready to vote in elections.
No, I think you’re right, Lois!
You will find Mr. Guillory most interesting.
The term democratic and republic are opposites, and an oxymoron when used together such as Democratic Republic.
The term has become a deceptive twist on words. Here are some of the countries that call themselves Democratic Republics:
People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
In the word democracy is derived from the Greek word daemon — meaning any spirit. But in other cultural context the word means demon.
Interesting.
I’m sorry about my typos above. But you know what I mean. I learned that from Jordan Maxwell who talks a lot about symbology and meanings of words etc.
My therapist has been telling me that for 6 months, no bs !