I have no doubt Democrats want "mob rule," but think about this: right now, it seems we're being governed by minority rule —a small, but vocal minority— especially on social issues. I can't help but wonder what would happen if we were to vote, individually, on some specific policies at the federal level. I believe Democrats would be surprised to find that most do not agree with them.
A question: during what time or period in U.S. political discourse did the word “democracy” replace the word “republic” as the popularly preferred designation for our system of government?
I have no doubt Democrats want "mob rule," but think about this: right now, it seems we're being governed by minority rule —a small, but vocal minority— especially on social issues. I can't help but wonder what would happen if we were to vote, individually, on some specific policies at the federal level. I believe Democrats would be surprised to find that most do not agree with them.
Athens has been depicted as the home of a wonderful democracy. Consider where that led.
A question: during what time or period in U.S. political discourse did the word “democracy” replace the word “republic” as the popularly preferred designation for our system of government?