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"Dave Shrader" wrote in message ... We in the USA do NOT live in a Democracy, thank God! Contrary to what the newspapers say, TV moguls say, the Democratic Political Party says, and numerous candidates for political office say ... We live in a Representative Republic! No. We live in a Democracy that once _was_ a Representative Republic. Name any admentment and I can post a law that violates it that the courts have upheld (ok, with the exception of the quartering of soildiers!!). |
"Dave Shrader" wrote in message ... Frank, regarding your comments on a Democracy I'd like to make a simple observation. We in the USA do NOT live in a Democracy, thank God! Contrary to what the newspapers say, TV moguls say, the Democratic Political Party says, and numerous candidates for political office say ... We live in a Representative Republic! A Democracy is the most tyrannical form of government!!! Deacon Dave, W1MCE I dunno. Democracy usually works out as well as can be expected. It works out well enough that Americans sometimes forget about the potential tyranny of the majority. Having some of our rights written down is a useful reminder. Frank Dresser |
"Dave Shrader" wrote in message ... Frank Dresser wrote: SNIP ... Democracy is no more perfect than the human race. The guys who wrote and approved the Constitution and Bill of Rights knew individual rights could get voted away. I'm not sure why some Homeowner's Associations have a problem with religious monuments, flags or flagpoles, or the First Amendment rights most of take for granted. The people who advocate such positions seem remarkably shy in public, especially around reporters. When I first heard of the George Andres case, ... SNIP Frank, regarding your comments on a Democracy I'd like to make a simple observation. We in the USA do NOT live in a Democracy, thank God! Contrary to what the newspapers say, TV moguls say, the Democratic Political Party says, and numerous candidates for political office say ... We live in a Representative Republic! Getting closer to the truth, but exactly what, besides redundant, is a "representative republic"? Perhaps you meant to say "constitutional republic". Ed wb6wsn |
Bill, here are the web sites I received my information from:
http://www.ccfj.net/flyoldglory47.html (FL story) http://www.ccfj.net/HOAartflag.html (numerous anti flag stories) WShoots1 wrote: That's sad about that Florida vet and his flag pole. I'm glad to hear, though, that he has some high power backing him. Thanks for the report, Pappy. Bill, K5BY |
Midwest Kid wrote:
We live in a Democracy that once _was_ a Representative Republic. If we live in a Democracy, Al Gore, who got the majority of the popular vote, would be President. The Electorial College is certainly not democratic. The fact that we vote for representatives rather than voting on laws directly is certainly not democratic. -- 73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Ed Price wrote:
Getting closer to the truth, but exactly what, besides redundant, is a "representative republic"? Perhaps you meant to say "constitutional republic". In a pure democracy, the voters vote directly on the laws. In a representative republic, the voters vote on a representative who votes directly on the laws. In a constitutional republic, some laws are off limits both to the voters and to the representatives, i.e. inalienable rights (at least until the constitution is ammended). -- 73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Cecil Moore wrote: Ed Price wrote: Getting closer to the truth, but exactly what, besides redundant, is a "representative republic"? Perhaps you meant to say "constitutional republic". In a pure democracy, the voters vote directly on the laws. In a representative republic, the voters vote on a representative who votes directly on the laws. In a constitutional republic, some laws are off limits both to the voters and to the representatives, i.e. inalienable rights (at least until the constitution is ammended). No, inalienable rights are not subject to constitutional gerrymandering. -- messages to this account go into the bit bucket |
J Aurelio wrote:
No, inalienable rights are not subject to constitutional gerrymandering. On the contrary, I have an inalienable right to consume wine. God gave us grapes and yeast and granted us dominion over all the plants. Jesus turned water into wine. The US government saw fit to suspend that inalienable right during the 20's & 30's. Thank God I was born in 1938. -- 73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
"Keyboard In The Wilderness" wrote in message news:Tf4zb.652$yf.146@fed1read01... Well if I am not mistaken --- PRB-1 is NOT applicable to HOA's Only municipal, county, etc But you must've not read the entire post. I said that there are moves in Congress to make those HOAs null and void, and those stuffed shirted old buzzards will have to make reasonable accomodations as is the case now under PRB-1. I am all for it. The control freaks will just have to get a case of the "poochy lip" and bear it. For me, I have been here for 17 years--same house, same 70 ft antenna tower. And a few dipoles to boot. I doubt that that anyone is going to come along and make me move them. I'd fight liked a cornered tiger! Then I'd shoot 'em the bird and move far out into the country on enough land to have those "Posted" signs on it and de-double dog dare anyone to come messin' round. LOL! Jerry Jerry K4KWH " |
You are speaking of Al Gore, the guy who claims to have invented the
internet. The guy who didn't even carry his own state of Tennessee. He couldn't tie his shoes without being told how to or permission. This thread isn't about politics. Get over it. Cecil Moore wrote: Midwest Kid wrote: We live in a Democracy that once _was_ a Representative Republic. If we live in a Democracy, Al Gore, who got the majority of the popular vote, would be President. The Electorial College is certainly not democratic. The fact that we vote for representatives rather than voting on laws directly is certainly not democratic. -- 73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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