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It's amusing that people care because the US has never really been a Democracy. There are democratic elements, but overall the original colonists (except for Ne
by mannyv 3y ago
It's amusing that people care because the US has never really been a Democracy. There are democratic elements, but overall the original colonists (except for New Englanders) were horrified at the idea of letting "the people" anywhere near the levers of power...much less voting.
In most cases you get The Taliban, whatever the post-Mubarak government was, or ineffective governments that can't even wipe their own assholes (Latin America, Africa, Haiti).
- thewileyone 3y agoThe American Revolution was led by rich landowners who didn't want to pay more taxes and the poor masses were roped into going along with it. In contrast, the French Revolution was led by intellectuals and demagogues against cruel and unjust power held by the aristocracy and the rich; the poor masses joined willingly. This is why when the French are unhappy, they protest and riot because they feel empowered. Meanwhile, Americans wait for someone to lead them.