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[–] midnightblue1335 ago 

Shit, this is what public school teachers say. From first grade all the way through high school graduation, they tell us "The USA is a 'democratic republic'!" I had never heard the phrase "constitutional republic" until AFTER graduation. The word democracy is thrown around like it's some sacred rite, when it's really a very ugly word that means "mob rule decides what's best for the individual". It's actually a terrifying system to live under, especially if you're surrounded by incompetent people.

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[–] I_TakeupSpace 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

"Democracy" has been codespeak for "classless society" for about 200 years. Before that, it was just regarded as idiocy. See: Pluto, and Cicero, I think.