Wry Catcher
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Washington, Franklin, Madison, and the other men who gave us independence and our form of republic government never set out to create a “representative democracy.” Those men recognized in democracy a danger to freedom just as deadly as that represented by the worst despotism.
As we the people keep electing politicians who want to continue to move us more towards a form of democracy, the more of our freedoms are being lost.
You're simply repeating the contemporary meme of the current conservative movement.
Taste this quote:
Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man.
Ronald Reagan
link: Democracy is worth dying for because it s the most deeply honorable form of government... - Ronald Reagan at BrainyQuote
Or this from George W. Bush:
"It is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world," Bush said in his inaugural address after his swearing-in ceremony."
link: CNN.com - Bush pledges to spread democracy - Jan 20 2005
Wow, read the quotes in the link below to see how far the Republican Party has fallen, and maybe some of those who fear democracy and hate liberals will see the light:
Examples from the link:
“Extremes to the right and to the left of any political dispute are always wrong.”
“The search for a scapegoat is the easiest of all hunting expeditions.”
“A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.”
“Should any political party attempt to abolish social security unemployment insurance and eliminate labor laws and farm programs you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group of course that believes you can do these things. Among them are a few other Texas oil millionaires and an occasional politician or business man from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid.”
Too bad the GOP base would reject President Eisenhower today as a RINO, and too bad there is not one member of the GOP seeking their nomination as wise, as accomplished and as sage as was this former president.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Quotes Author of Crusade in Europe
I am repeating what our Founders gave us. It is not a right or left thing. It's our history.
Was Jefferson and his followers opposed to democracy; have you ever heard of Democracy in America by De Tocqueville, or read Art. 1, Sec. 2 which states, "The H. of Rep. shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the People..."?
I suppose you are a Federalist, in the manner of Scalia, Thomas and Alito and thus an arch conservative. So, we can disagree even though you're wrong. I invite you to read the quotes above by a man you likely consider a RINO, President Eisenhower.
Jeffersonians were devoted to the principles of Republicanism, especially civic duty and opposition to privilege, aristocracy and corruption.
Please read this link:
Jeffersonian Perspective Madison Jefferson on Democracy
and in the original this one:
The Federalist 10 The Complete Federalist Papers 1786-1800 Documents American History From Revolution To Reconstruction and beyond