[sparklite2]

In before the “it’s a republic, not a democracy,” pedants.

[HangnJudge]

...In before the “it’s a republic, not a democracy,” pedants.

Well, It’s true... At least after 1789
In 1619, we were a small colony of England,
under the monarchy

But never a Democracy

[Albion Wilde]

In before the “it’s a republic, not a democracy,” pedants.

You imply that it's not an important distinction. Yet without it, Hillary Clinton would be our president right now.