Bill Clinton praised Boris Yeltsin when he did it:
Bill Clinton praised Boris Yeltsin when he did it:
https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/russia-programs/2018-10-04/yeltsin-shelled-russian-parliament-25-years-ago-us-praised-superb-handling
This mindset happens in first world democratic countries. Because to justify democracy, we had to establish the dogma that everyone is equal, which is obviously false. The word "democracy" should not enjoy the positive connotation it currently has.
This mindset happens in first world democratic countries. Because to justify democracy, we had to establish the dogma that everyone is equal, which is obviously false. The word "democracy" should not enjoy the positive connotation it currently has.
Agree, not everyone is equal, but everyone should have a voice. Tyranny of the majority is really bad. Everyone should have equity. Hence why we're a Republic.
The core issue we have is not really about equality, although the insistence of equality of outcomes rather than equality of opportunity is a problem. Instead I would say corruption and corporatism are our basic issues. No political system survives being rotted from within.
Agree, not everyone is equal, but everyone should have a voice. Tyranny of the majority is really bad. Everyone should have equity. Hence why we're a Republic.
The core issue we have is not really about equality, although the insistence of equality of outcomes rather than equality of opportunity is a problem. Instead I would say corruption and corporatism are our basic issues. No political system survives being rotted from within.
Would love to discuss this with you.
You agree that everyone is not equal. Why should everyone have equity then? A "republic" is still pretty much representative of the majority's will.
You are saying that tyranny of the majority is bad, and turn around and say that representative republic is good. That's one tiny step removed from tyranny of the majority, and is essentially the same thing with some weak safeguards. And, because of it's removal from directly answering to the people, it's even more susceptible to corruption and corporatism.
>insistence of equality of outcomes
This is a byproduct of democracy-worship. People are brainwashed with ideas of equality from a young age and incorrectly conclude that outcomes should be more or less equal.
Not only are people not equal... they are no where near equal.
Would love to discuss this with you.
You agree that everyone is not equal. Why should everyone have equity then? A "republic" is still pretty much representative of the majority's will.
You are saying that tyranny of the majority is bad, and turn around and say that representative republic is good. That's one tiny step removed from tyranny of the majority, and is essentially the same thing with some weak safeguards. And, because of it's removal from directly answering to the people, it's even more susceptible to corruption and corporatism.
>>insistence of equality of outcomes
This is a byproduct of democracy-worship. People are brainwashed with ideas of equality from a young age and incorrectly conclude that outcomes should be more or less equal.
Not only are people not equal... they are no where near equal.
Fair points, and I can see what you are saying in the criticisms of what I wrote. The issue I struggle with is, who gets to decide everyone's level of "equalness"? That's a highly subjective assessment, and individual perspective matters. How does one quantifiably measure "merit" for such a thing? We often use money/wealth as a proxy for this, although that has many many flaws (albeit far better than mandating equality across the board).
Another key aspect is, how do you minimize the representation of those that are less equal but still keep them happy? (or at least, keep them from revolting) Our system does that with financial handouts, but all that does is force the equalness gap wider. I feel our Republic setup, while certainly not perfect, tries to fit all these variables into a mix that does a better job than all other systems. The problem is that we aren't actually working under a well-running Republic right now. Its been subverted by nepotism, corporatism, corruption, and crony capitalism.
Fair points, and I can see what you are saying in the criticisms of what I wrote. The issue I struggle with is, who gets to decide everyone's level of "equalness"? That's a highly subjective assessment, and individual perspective matters. How does one quantifiably measure "merit" for such a thing? We often use money/wealth as a proxy for this, although that has many many flaws (albeit far better than mandating equality across the board).
Another key aspect is, how do you minimize the representation of those that are less equal but still keep them happy? (or at least, keep them from revolting) Our system does that with financial handouts, but all that does is force the equalness gap wider. I feel our Republic setup, while certainly not perfect, tries to fit all these variables into a mix that does a better job than all other systems. The problem is that we aren't actually working under a well-running Republic right now. Its been subverted by nepotism, corporatism, corruption, and crony capitalism.
Jews, niggers and women should never have a voice in any white nation.
Jews, niggers and women should never have a voice in any white nation.
America is not a democracy.
It's a republic.
America is not a democracy.
It's a republic.
It is a representative republic with most representatives elected democratically. I would say it is very close to a democracy, with some thoughtful safeguards.
It is a representative republic with most representatives elected democratically. I would say it is very close to a democracy, with some thoughtful safeguards.
Yep. There was so much power, right at his fingertips.
Yep. There was so much power, right at his fingertips.
Imagine if the ones who entered the Whitehouse still occupied it today.
Imagine if the ones who entered the Whitehouse still occupied it today.
Imagine if all those people who post flags in their yard, attend parades, shoot fireworks on Independence Day actually did patriotic shit when their country actually needed them to...
Imagine if all those people who post flags in their yard, attend parades, shoot fireworks on Independence Day actually did patriotic shit when their country actually needed them to...
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