In 1787, anxious citizens awaited outside Independence Hall to hear the results of the constitutional convention. As the delegates left the building, a woman in the crowd asked , ''well,Doctor, what have we got?'' ...Without hesitation , Franklin replied, ''A REPUBLIC, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT ! ''
In 1787, anxious citizens awaited outside Independence Hall to hear the results of the constitutional convention. As the delegates left the building, a woman in the crowd asked , ''well,Doctor, what have we got?'' ...Without hesitation , Franklin replied, ''A REPUBLIC, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT ! ''
Yes, one of my favorite stories. I think it might even be true. Franklin was such a badass. Love him.
But the idea that our voting or even our voting system is "democratic" is also true.
Demos = of the populace.
As opposed to an Aristocratic system, etc.
What we are not is a "Big D Democracy", like these assholes (basically every Democrat and most of the "Republicans") claim.
Shut your dirty mouth, to anyone who claims we are a Democracy. We are a Republic, and yes we intend to keep it.