As in, "be careful what you wish for" Democracy has been accurately described as mob rule. Why? Because majority rule IS mob rule. The majority work their will on the minority, using force to do so. In the case of the mob, they just do what they want. In the case of democracy, they use [...]
This isn't a democracy. Government by polls = democracy. Democracy = two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for dinner. ===> Democracy = Where’s my free stuff? Yet, any understanding of the simple math of how a productive free market economy actually works, which is no longer taught in government schools (hmmm, [...]
“I pledge allegiance to flag of the United States of America and to the democracy for which it stands.” That’s not what we say when pledging our allegiance to the flag! But today that’s what most people have come to think America is all about. Everywhere you read and nearly every commentary and Congressman you [...]
Tea Party people are extremists who are anarchists, prone to violence and who don’t like democracy. At least, that’s the way the media and many in Congress have tried to paint the entire Tea Party movement. However, when unions physically stopped the Wisconsin Congress from conducting a democratic vote by democratically elected officials, shouting obscenities, [...]
As you celebrate Independence Day this weekend, take ten minutes to watch this excellent summary of the various forms of government and why we chose to be a republic instead of a democracy. Also, take this as a warning for what America could be headed for if we don’t quickly reverse course.
