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I don't! I don't get this entire point of contention, it seems weird.
We are a republic that elects it's leaders through a democratic process. We are a democratic republic. Why is it wrong to say democracy but right to say republic even though both are missing a piece of the picture?
Because theyre doing the word thing theyve always done. Use specific phrases enough and the population believes them to be fact. The purpose of excluding "republic" is to promote mob rule and the elimination of the electoral college. They realize voting is their main obstacle and theyre attacking it on multiple angles
No, we are not a Democratic Republic. We are a Constitutional Republic that practices a Democratic political ideology.
The difference is quite significant. I would recommend doing a little reading on Civics to further define the two for you.
"No, we are not a Democratic Republic. We are a Constitutional Republic that practices a Democratic political ideology."
What's the difference?
I'm always amazed how lazy people can be here. A 10 second search, that's it.
Here's your easily searched info.
"The USA has been a Constitutional Republic since 1789: “A continual republic is a state in which the head of state and other officials are representatives of the people and must govern within an existing constitution. In a constitutional republic, executive, legislative, and judicial powers are separate into distinct branches.”
There is a difference between a constitutional republic and a democracy. A “democracy is run by people and republic is run by the laws of constitution.”
A Constitutional Republic is a system of laws to protect citizens and contain government. Tyranny of Democracy is not an idle statement. 51.1 percent may force it’s will on 49.9 percent in a Democracy! This is on display in the House of Representative’s current impeachment dealings, which are controlled by a Democratic majority."
Basic civics. Everyone should know this without having to ask, "What's the difference?"
Everyone doesn't know, not even remotely close. You not being able to explain your position without insulting and saying "look it up" is probably why.
Look it up where? I did look it up. Here's what I got:
"A democratic republic is a form of government operating on principles adopted from a republic and a democracy. As a cross between two entirely separate systems, democratic republics may function on principles shared by both republics and democracies.
Common definitions of the terms democracy and republic often feature overlapping concerns, suggesting that many democracies function as republics, and many republics operate on democratic principles,"
So how about instead of acting like some superior being you have a discussion?
Only America has the American Constitution, the unique and most respected and most important document ever written for a state. All governments and peoples of the world envy us our Constitution. Geniuses wrote it.
Rule of Law vs Rule of Man
Rule of Law: The Constitution (Laws) states what kind government we have (Republic), and to protect us, "We the people", with our G-d given rights, from those in a majority position. Individual rights are above the majority. It also clearly states how we are to chose those we want to represent us.
Rule of Man: Democracy is "Mob Rule" with no God given rights. Man (Majority) can make up rules to suit the ones in the majority with no restraints. Only thing that matters is majority. (ie... 2 wolves and a lamb vote on what is for dinner )
Another misnomer is " I have constitutional rights!". NO you don't. You have G-d given rights.
Sadly, today the constitution has been trampled on so much that it barely exist and we have allowed that to happen.
I am by no means an expert, but may I suggest you read the constitution, the amendments, Declaration of Independence and federalist papers. All are easy to read.
Hope this helps
Democratic republic? No we are not. You lack of understanding of the point of contention is why it is a point of contention.
Explain it to me then? So far the argument against my statement is "nuh uh," which isn't an arguement. I'm open to being wrong, but you actually have to convince me.
A "democracy" is 2 wolves and a sheep deciding what is for dinner. A "republic" is the sheep telling the wolves to pound sand, I have rights that can not be abridged by the wolves vote.
One post teaching more than twelve years of public education.
It's no accident that people don't know the difference.
No, we are a Republic that elects its leaders through a "constitutional" process.
The way we elect is by our constitutional edicts.
A constitutional process that lays out how to run the democratic part of our republic, right? And these leaders that the people elect can then go ahead and change the constitution, right? I still don't see how this means democratic republic is an incorrect label. Should we just start calling it a constitutional democratic republic? Would that make everyone happy?
I sent you a link to a video that perfectly explains the differences. Did you bother to watch it? It explains why a "democracy" is a bad thing.
Because we are neither a democracy NOR a democratic republic. We ARE a Constitutional Republic. Learn the difference.
Every single person says "look it up" or "learn the difference."
Are you not able to put the difference into words? Seems weird to hold a position so strongly, yet not be able to explain it.
I thought u/MordenGeist was extremely clear and thorough in his explanation of the differences between the various terms. How many more words do you need used to explain it?
Thanks. Some people get riled up by their own ignorance and try to defend it instead of saying, "thanks for the info", and seek out more info to dispel that ignorance.
It gets tiresome...