[Isadora Duncan]

I have a theory that there are some people in this country that have fallen victim to many who use the phrase that our country is a Democracy (although we know it is not, it is a Republic). However, the term Democracy is tossed about from media to politicians. Therefore, there are many people 'out there' who connotate the term Democratic Party to Democracy. I believe they honestly think that the Democratic Party stands for "democracy". They haven't a clue as to liberal/conservative or what any other party stands for. They only know the word Democracy, ergo democratic party represents America and Freedom.

Just a theory, mind you. But not every one is politically savvy. Some go on headlines and Brokaw/Rather/Jennings news. They simply hear Democratic Party and automatically think Democracy. I think it's why they can form these numerous groups of people - ignorance is bliss folks - and actually control their direction. These poor saps think they're doing it for Democracy.

Does this make sense?

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Therefore, there are many people 'out there' who connotate the term Democratic Party to Democracy. I believe they honestly think that the Democratic Party stands for "democracy".

Bingo!

Remember last year when some GOP legislators began to, and correctly I might add, refer to the RATS as the "Democrat Party?" The RATS raised a ruckus over it because of what you state here. They count on "Democrat" and "Democratic" being subconsciously connected with "democracy."

Excellent point.