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Uh, no? Left and right are generalized terms used to describe political philosophies. Democrat and republican are terms used to describe political parties- th
by dekhn 3y ago
Uh, no? Left and right are generalized terms used to describe political philosophies. Democrat and republican are terms used to describe political parties- those parties don't fully overlap with left and right, and in fact the parties have completely changed their overlap over time.
We (Americans) live in a representative democracy (for choosing public officials) and that democracy gives a great deal of influence and power to capitalists/industrialists (the "racket"), which has been absolutely successful in establishing and maintaining the existence and wealth of the country.
If you want to argue there is no democracy, find another person to argue with; my premise begins with the US being a representative democracy.
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 3y agoIt is a representative Democracy. I vote directly for all of my representatives. Anyone arguing it's not is moving goalposts or arguing No True Scotsman.
- mistermann 3y agoFor semantic clarity: are you saying that it ticks the boxes for being a "representative democracy", but not extending the meaning of the word representative to encompass representative of the will of the constituents? > Anyone arguing it's not is moving goalposts or arguing No True Scotsman. With this be considered rhetoric?
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 3y agoI have a government that I choose through voting. It's not complicated.
- norir 3y agoDo you choose the candidates? Do you influence what they actually work on once in office with your votes? Do our elected officials generally prioritize the needs of those who cast votes for them or those who bankrolled their campaigns? Who btw bankrolled the campaigns? Is your vote nearly as powerful as their dollars?
- mistermann 3y agoIf you avoid answering questions about your theories it can certainly appear to be not complicated, but whether it actually is is another matter.