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FAO: American Citizens (and everybody else who's interested)
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| djnitride |
| description before I possibly waste my time? |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
libertarians are heads. just look at the recent SC decision. libertarianism at its finest.
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| R.j. |
| quote: | Originally posted by djnitride
description before I possibly waste my time? |
Well, there's a description within the link; but, essentially, Mr. Badnarik covers superficially the Constitution (and goes a bit further toward the latter hours), explaining how the government has gone the beyond the pales of constitutionality.
I know it sounds trite, and perhaps a superficial overview isn't enticing, but it's nonetheless a good chunk of knowledge to have.
Best viewed with a copy of the Constitution next to you. |
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| idoru |
| quote: | | If you don't know the difference between a right and a privilege, this is a must see! If you think you know the difference, then answer this question: Is the US a democracy? For the answer (surprisingly), watch this. |
Let me guess, he claims it's not a democracy? |
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| R.j. |
| quote: | Originally posted by idoru
Let me guess, he claims it's not a democracy? |
Well, a democracy isn't the type of government we're supposed to have, but rather a republic. |
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| idoru |
| You didn't answer my question nor the question posed in the quote. What is it, not what is it supposed to be. |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| quote: | Originally posted by R.j.
explaining how the government has gone the beyond the pales of constitutionality. |
yeah, I so reckon nation states should be governed by centuries old documents, who were written by people with the ability to see the future! |
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| R.j. |
| quote: | Originally posted by idoru
You didn't answer my question nor the question posed in the quote. |
The founders of the U.S. (and this a fact) did not intend the United States of be a democracy (and I can see why--and that's not because of these videos). What they created was a republic. What the man argues is that we're beginning (or have been) turning into a democracy. |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| quote: | Originally posted by R.j.
Well, a democracy isn't the type of government we're supposed to have, but rather a republic. |
I ing hate it when libertarian arseclowns play this card. Heads up champ: a republic is one of the many forms of democracy. |
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| Joss Weatherby |
| quote: | Originally posted by R.j.
Well, a democracy isn't the type of government we're supposed to have, but rather a republic. |
No, we have a representational democracy, which is a form of republicanism. |
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| idoru |
| quote: | Originally posted by Joss Weatherby
No, we have a representational democracy, which is a form of republicanism. |
This. |
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