Why The Left Hates It When You Point Out We’re ‘A Republic, Not A Democracy’

The Federalist ^ | 06/17/24 | David Harsanyi

[Drew68]

A republic IS a form of democracy.

This!

Anyways, it's a moot point. We haven't been a republic since Lincoln.

[zeestephen]

Re: "Can you provide a citation for the quote?"

According to Comment #2, it is Woodrow Wilson, "Socialism and Democracy," 1887

[nickcarraway]

You’re the one who made the assertion about “republic” and “democracy” being identical.

I very much did not say they were identical! Do you speak English? Go back and read my post with native English speaker.

[nickcarraway]

If I said a square is a type of rectangle, you would claim I said a square is identical to a rectangle?

[cockroach_magoo]

The C. S. Lewis quote in post #7 refers to the fact that the word “Democracy” has many meanings, thus making it a convenient word for demons to use to manipulate average people.

This is why the Left prefer to use the word “Democracy.”

[cpdiii]

The reason they hate the concept of a republic is a true republic of states as was in the constitution as written has many limits on the power of the central federal government. The Constitution as written is really a document limiting the power of the Federal Government and giving privileges to the Federal Government only those written in the Constitution. It also says all other rights belong to the individual states!

All Marxists, Fascists, Warlords, and Dictators want an all powerful central government that controls everything.

[Olog-hai]

To say “a republic is a form of democracy” is to say they are identical. It is not logically possible for democracy to have multiple forms; therefore, a republic is not a form of democracy.

[nickcarraway]

What language do you speak? A square is a type of rectangle, but not all rectangles are squares.

[Olog-hai]

Red herring, particularly about your own statement.

No need to rack up any more logical fallacies.

[nickcarraway]

It is not logically possible for democracy to have multiple forms

That is a patently ridiculous claim, with no backing. Do you want me to find ESL in your area?

[Olog-hai]

No, not “this”.

I’ve noticed that leftists not only like to equate republics with democracies, but they are also down on Lincoln.

[nickcarraway]

No need to rack up any more logical fallacies.

No, you have racked up enough for one night. Time to get back to the group home.

[nickcarraway]

It is not logically possible for democracy to have multiple forms

There are innumerable types of democracy.

[Olog-hai]

Argumentum and lapidem and ad hominem now. Guess you couldn’t resist.

Just to put your red herring back in the ocean, republics and democracies are not comparable to geometric shapes of any kind. And claiming that "a republic is a form of democracy" therefore is like saying "a republic is a form of socialist government".

[cpdiii]

The reason they hate the concept of a republic is a true republic of states as was in the constitution as written has many limits on the power of the central federal government. The Constitution as written is really a document limiting the power of the Federal Government and giving privileges to the Federal Government only those written in the Constitution. It also says all other rights belong to the individual states!

All Marxists, Fascists, Warlords, and Dictators want an all powerful central government that controls everything.

[Olog-hai]

LOL! Then democracy cannot be defined. Proof by assertion again.

You have a nice evening.

[Reverend Wright]

I’m not sure why an Oligarchy disguised as a Republic is any better than an Oligarchy disguised as a Democracy... but whatever.

[SaveFerris]

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[MileHi]

No, they are NOT synonymous. We are a Constitutional Republic with some democratic institutions.

[No name given]

That’s right.