[hedgetrimmer]

No, really. How can the Council of the Americas hold a meeting of an executive branch department, the SPP. Really. I want to know. How is that reflective of a 'representative republic'?

[1rudeboy]

Almost two hours ago, in my comment #82, I noted that you have a rather unique perspective regarding the tension (for lack of a better term) between the mechanics of a direct democracy and a representative republic. You objected, but when I asked you to clarify, you declined to do so.

Now you are contending, again, that your right to participate in the political process (as a voter or whatnot) is somehow compromised by this meeting. So what is your problem, again?