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The USA is not a Democracy

The USA is not a Democracy

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It is a Polyarchy.



According to political scientists anyway.

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Originally posted by ChessJester
It is a Polyarchy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG1uSv65qvQ

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A better word for what you're describing is economic imperial-ocracy.

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Originally posted by scherzo
A better word for what you're describing is economic imperial-ocracy.
Actually it never was a Democracy, nor was it ever intended to be. It is a Representative Republic.

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I've heard the phrase used: "Democracy is the worst form of government possible... besides all of the other ones."

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Originally posted by CliffLandin
Actually it never was a Democracy, nor was it ever intended to be. It is a Representative Republic.
But now it is run by economic imperialists who support globalization.

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Originally posted by forkedknight
I've heard the phrase used: "Democracy is the worst form of government possible... besides all of the other ones."
Didn't Churchill say that? No hidden meaning, it's a sincere question.

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Originally posted by ChessJester
It is a Polyarchy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG1uSv65qvQ

According to political scientists anyway.

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i dont think you need to be a scientist to figure that one out 😉
were being held down at every turn

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You should move to North Korea

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Originally posted by scherzo
Didn't Churchill say that? No hidden meaning, it's a sincere question.
my money is on churchill too. i am pretty sure he is responsible for the phrase and in my opinion it is quite correct. democracy is awful but it is better than anything we have