[William Terrell]

I always find these notions of yours interesting. Do you believe in the concept of a "republic" and agree with its implementation in the US?

[robertpaulsen]

"Do you believe in the concept of a "republic" and agree with its implementation in the US?"

With its initial implementation, yes. But the ratification of the 14th and 17th amendments paved the way to the destruction of that concept.