TheWhiteRaider Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 This isn't say that our goverment is bad or anything. I think this is one of the most misunderstood thing. Here is a dictionary entry on the word democrasy A form of goverment in where the all people of a country,city, or state meets for voting on law. And here is the def. for a Republic A form of goverment in which governed send represenatives to speak for the group of an country or state. Also I dug up some history. The Romans before the Roman empire had a Repulic form of goverment. This is the closest goverment in history to ours when our goverment was first founded(which not alot has changed, but some has). I say that may call America a democrasy not on purpose, they just never did the digging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkum Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 we're a republic democracy. WE have both forms of government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWhiteRaider Posted August 9, 2002 Author Share Posted August 9, 2002 Sort of a good way to put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woad Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Originally posted by TheWhiteRaider Sort of a good way to put it. Well, heh, it's the exact way to put it. America is a Democratic Republic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWhiteRaider Posted August 9, 2002 Author Share Posted August 9, 2002 Yes, but many people don't add the Republic part which is completely different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woad Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Originally posted by TheWhiteRaider Yes, but many people don't add the Republic part which is completely different. I don't understand. Perhaps you would explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWhiteRaider Posted August 9, 2002 Author Share Posted August 9, 2002 Many only say Democrasy, they don't say Repulician Democrasy. There is a huge difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woad Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Then I guess I am confused by the question you are asking. Of course I think America is a Democracy. To be more exact America is a Democratic Republic. The founding fathers did not use that term because it is the result of more contemporary political philosophy. I would assume people don't say 'Democratic Republic' when they refer to America because 'Democracy' is a good deal less of a mouthful. I hope I've managed to answer your question here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOneCanoli Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 We are a democratic republic in that we democratically elect people who will make decisions for us. For example, when we vote for a president, we are actually voting for electoral voters to cast their vote in accordance to their particular state's choice. If Florida had a majority of its voters vote Republican, our electoral voters would be expected to cast their votes all republican. It doesn't always work that way, but it's designed to work that way. I could be wrong, but that's my understanding of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JrKASperov Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Well sorry to put the truth out there, but your government is quite unfair and bad, what do you have, like, only TWO parties to vote on(both of which are evils in the world too).. Nice democracy here:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Check out http://www.tank-net.org for some truly hilarious nationalist american army geeks -piss them off and they will flame you to hell and back. Yeah, I reckon it's sheer stupidity to only have two political parties to vote for - do americans simply favor oversimplification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woad Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 I have a feeling this is only going to turn into a moronic flame war now. Perhaps this thread could be closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt_Dancer Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Well, American government doesn't merely rely on one party or the other.... there can be other parties... we don't HAVE to vote for one party or the other. That is a ridiculous statement (no offense meant by that). If there is a true failing with the government here in America, I see it lying with the apathy and lethargy of the citizen masses. The citizens of America have the ability to come together and speak up for what they hold to be true. If enough people get together and work the official channels of our established government things can be changed without relying solely on elected officials. This rarely happens though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWhiteRaider Posted August 9, 2002 Author Share Posted August 9, 2002 NO MORE POSTS!!!! My qustion was "What kind of Goverment do you think we are?" I was asking what you think. Oh and by the way in a true democrasy there is no elections every one that lives in the country is a goverment offical(Except Crimials and Children) And a note for Americans if you want to keep America a Democratic Repuplic don't give up your rights. The romans did that and that is how the Roman Empire was born. Which Empires fall faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 america is a democratic country .... DEMOCRACY (call me pedantic but its spelt with an c not an s ... and its getting on my tits) unfortunately ... the system where u vote for representatives is the only way in a large group ... u cant vote on every descision .... its unrealistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 DEMOCRAZY!!! YAY! (That spelling was gettin' on my nerves as well, clem...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Originally posted by cjais DEMOCRAZY!!! thats sum1 who cant afford to buy games if u dont get it ..... ask for a hint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Originally posted by Darth Clem thats sum1 who cant afford to buy games if u dont get it ..... ask for a hint Errrrrr..... I don't get it.... But then again, you *are* british my friend... Coherency isn't your strongest talent... hehe A hint, my friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 cant afford to buy games so d/ls the demos .... ... demo ... crazy get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Originally posted by Darth Clem cant afford to buy games so d/ls the demos .... ... demo ... crazy get it? *slaps himself on the knee and begin to burst out in laughter* What a joker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 my sarky senses are tingling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Talliusc Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 i dont understand why the united states uses the electoral college system, it strikes me that that method doesnt best represent the peoples views. of course im not an american so my vote doesnt actually matter to you guys. i like the canadian system much more =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorace Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 We use an electoral college system because it would require more votes to change than the pro-popular people can get. I don't remember for sure, but it would probably require a constitutional amendment to get, and those are nearly impossible to get. Heck, you probably couldn't get a super-majority of the people to say it's Friday. In addition, the electoral college was designed to prevent the people from voting in someone totally not qualified for the position or in a deadlock (*cough*Florida*cough*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyth'emos Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 Look up democracy. Look up Republic. Look at America's government. Anyone who says that America is a democracy should be shot before they can pass on their genes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 someone not qualified can we say george bush?!! ..... i would trust him to run a bath (to coin an old phrase) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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