[nicollo]

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.

[Mihalis]

Thanks for the welcome. You know, idiots are everywhere. But this is the best discussion forum I have seen on the internet. I see that some very intelligent people write here. And the humor can be amazing!

I have to admit that I don't know what "ping" is and how to ping someone.