Thread: President of the US of A

Originally Posted by Kmcmichael

Fair enough, a republic is governed by the rule of law i.e. A constitution.
A democracy is governed by the votes of the people.

This isn't enough of a distinction to warrant comparisons, because of the big overlap between these two categories.

Which you noted with:

Originally Posted by Kmcmichael

The US is a democratic republic as it has elements of both.

Originally Posted by Kmcmichael

The term representative democracy is redundant as is constitutional republic

I am not quite sure about this. A direct democracy is different from representative democracy. In the first you chose representatives to make decisions on your behalf, in the second everybody votes on every decision.
And I don't see why a republic needs to have a constitution which is the overarching framework. Couldn't you simply make laws as it is necessary? Governing by written law, as opposed to say the judgement of appointed or elected officials doesn't seem to require a constitutional framework.
For example, what was the constitution of the Roman Republic? As far as I know there wasn't anything formal like in the USA but precedents and principles evolved over time. I think that form of government is still considered republic - it succeeded a monarchy and was followed by empire (in many ways a monarchy).

And here comes the next nail in the Clinton Coffin..

Elizabeth "Cherokee Un-Nation, I haven't done anything in the Senate" Warren

Yeah I am liking Trump more and more...

Spokane:
Dozens of Trump protesters vs nearly 10,000 Trump supporters,, no problems, and talk on the PNW social media pages was funny
"Way too many 7B and 9B plates driving in, for the rally" Hehehehe

You say there is not enough distinction to matter between a democracy and a republic then you try to make great distinctions between a democracy and a representative democracy...as a moderator you should block me now and use that advantage.

The essential difference is that everyone has rights as opposed to the ruling majority. This is huge. Democracies always fail. It is simple human nature. As soon as the majority realizes they can vote themselves funds from the government, it collapses.

Thinking that some judge should be able to hold sway over decisions without written law to guide is not acceptable. I cannot fathom such a system. You have way to much faith in your fellow man or no understanding of human nature.

Btw I could not get the quote thing.

Originally Posted by Kmcmichael

as a moderator you should block me now and use that advantage

I just lost any interest in continuing our conversation. Take care.