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To: Jemian
I am tired of hearing about the differences between a "democracy" and a "republic". The American republic IS a democracy.
11 posted on 03/31/2003 7:57:26 PM PST by Mihalis
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To: Mihalis
I am tired of hearing about the differences between a "democracy" and a "republic". The American republic IS a democracy.
Yeah, me, too. It's a trite reply that simplifies the true meaning of a republic: the powers lie in the people, the very essence of a democracy.

I see you're new here. Welcome. You're gonna find here gobs of idiocy, and gems that shine through it. Feel free to ping me on your threads.

22 posted on 03/31/2003 8:53:19 PM PST by nicollo (Boycott French products. Send them to me, and I'll dispose of them properly...)
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