[Huck]

In fact, today in America, the many are ruled by the few

Charlie needs to make up his mind if he likes repuiblicanism or not. What does he want, a House with 50 million representatives? Can you imagine how many subcommittees we'd have?

[TomGuy]

Charlie needs to make up his mind if he likes repuiblicanism or not. What does he want, a House with 50 million representatives? Can you imagine how many subcommittees we'd have?

And the phrase should probably have said:

"We have given you a republic - if you can afford to keep it."

[George Frm Br00klyn Park]

"In fact, today in America, the many are ruled by the few, who are careful enough to do it gently and behind clouds of rhetoric so that it isn't obvious. Members of the public, by and large, not only do not know what's going on, they don't care."

Huck, You left a bit out of Charley's point that time. In a "healthy" republic, Representatives represent the people. NOT hide their doings. Peace and love, George.