[dayglored]

> The founders did not launch an experiment in democracy. They founded a republic and worked hard to prevent a democracy - something they realized to be quite dangerous.

True! But they're Democrats, of course they'll say America is supposed to be a Democracy. Only Republicans say it's supposed to be a Republic.

The Founders successfully avoided the mistake of creating a democracy, but the Democrats just don't get that.

A lady asked Dr. Franklin, "Well, Doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?" "A republic," replied the Doctor, "if you can keep it."

No mention of a democracy.

[faithhopecharity]

indeed. correct.

(perhaps a product of poor schooling?)