Flash
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- Dec 8, 2014
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I consider myself a Libertarian because it seems like people that call themselves Conservatives compromise with the Liberals too often. That is a bad thing. To me most Conservatives will be too willing to go along with big government, as an example.
Conservatives do compromise which you have to do in a democracy. That's why they control the Supreme court while libertarians have not put one justice on.
we are,,,WE ARE NOT A DEMOCRACY!!!!
The distinction is not relevant to the point he was making.
its totally relevant,,,and his comment about controlling the SCOTUS is a reason why, since in a democracy a party can control courts where as a republic they cant, they are bound by the constitution
Yes we are a Constitutional Republic and not a Democracy. You are a bright boy for knowing that. I award you 16 Internets for bringing that up. However, in internet discussions the terms Democracy and Republic are quite often used interchangeably and the distinction is mostly not relevant. I don't think it was relevant in the point he was making. If you think it is then god bless you.
I disagree with the EdwardB guy on other issues but it is not worth quibbling about this.