http://www.nationalreview.com/article/432941/donald-trump-populist-demagogue-john-adams-anticipated
....”If you are wondering why that pedantic conservative friend of yours corrects you every time you describe our form of government as democracy — “It’s a republic!” he will insist — that is why. Your pedantic conservative friend probably is supporting Ted Cruz. The democratic passions that so terrified Adams have filled the sails of Donald Trump.”...
>> “It’s a republic!”
Too often I’m clarifying homework assignments that grant “democracy” the benefits and virtues of our republic.
So in keeping with my offense theme, public education also sucks ass — at least to a significant degree.