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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Put it here ... I can't wait to read it. I have the Captcha turned OFF but blogger insists it be there. You should be able to bypass it.
** Anonymous, please use a name at the end of your comment. You're all starting to look alike.
*** Moderation has been added due to Spam and a Commenter a little too caustic. I welcome comments, but talk of killing and racist (or even close to racist) are not welcome.
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No such thing as The Republic of the United States of America. If there wsere, crowds would yell, "RUSA, RUSA".
ReplyDeleteStructural features that make the U.S. a republic
ReplyDeleteRepresentative institutions: Congress (House and Senate), the presidency, and (indirectly) the judiciary are filled by election or appointment under constitutional rules, not by continuous popular assembly or lottery.
Written Constitution as higher law: The Constitution enumerates and limits federal powers, separates them among three branches with checks and balances, and includes a Bill of Rights that restrains even large majorities.
Federalism: Power is divided between the national government and the states, further dispersing authority.
Anti-majoritarian safeguards: Mechanisms such as the Electoral College, equal state representation in the Senate (originally), lifetime judicial tenure (subject to good behavior), and the amendment process make pure majoritarian rule difficult. These were deliberate design choices to protect minority rights and stable government.
No hereditary or lifetime executive: The presidency is elected for fixed terms; there is no king or permanent ruling class.
These features distinguish the system from both pure democracy (direct popular rule on most questions) and monarchy/oligarchy.
That young lady is very talented, hope she pursues her career.
ReplyDeleteOh and libs....suck it.
Geo
Geo, indeed they do.
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