Right from the linked article:Well the Highly Cerebral Loyal One never says anything stupid, so don't include me in your sweeping generalizations.
That said, your hang up with Republic vs Democracy is puzzling. As per the link I posted previously. Potato, Pahtato.
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Is the U.S. a Democracy or a Republic? Find Out! - U.S. Constitution.net
Defining a Constitutional Republic The United States operates as a constitutional republic, a form of government that involves representatives elected by the people, who execute their duties under the constraints of a prevailing constitution that specifies the powers and limits of government...www.usconstitution.net
Maybe the Orange one should read it:
"One fundamental principle of a constitutional republic is the protection of minority rights against the potential tyranny of the majority. This design counters direct democracy, where majority rules could potentially ride roughshod over minority interests. The U.S. Constitution outlines various checks and balances intended to prevent any single branch of government from gaining absolute power, thereby protecting individual rights from being infringed upon by majority vote."
The electoral process distinctly forms the basis of the U.S. as a republic. Citizens do not vote directly for laws and policies but instead elect representatives who make these decisions on their behalf. This filter theoretically places an informed decision-making body between the populace’s desire and the law, which aligns with the characteristics of a republic.
The rule of law also serves as a cornerstone in a constitutional republic. Unlike monarchies of the past where rulers were law unto themselves, in a constitutional republic such as the U.S., every citizen, irrespective of their status or authority, is subject to the law. This adherence to codified laws confirms the U.S.’ attachment to the abstract principles of democracy and to a rational legal framework that governs society’s functioning.
The democratic process in the U.S. ensures that while representatives are elected to make decisions, these decisions are deeply influenced by public opinion. Citizens express their preferences through voting, which is a civic duty, emphasizing the democratic spirit within the framework of a constitutional republic. This process secures a pathway for public sentiment to guide the legislative agenda, thereby reinforcing the notion that government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
Po-tay-toe vs po-tah-to does not apply in this situation. Nuh-va-duh vs Neh-vah-duh is comparable because both of those situations it is simply a matter of how a specific thing is verbally pronounced. Democracy vs republic is not a simple disagreement over how to pronounce the system, it is trying to conflate two different systems by PRETENDING that there is no difference between the two systems. So that is why I am "hung up" on this. It just seems reasonable to me that everyone should understand the difference and use the proper term.I do understand why so many want to resist that though. It simply sounds so much worse for the people ignorant of the correct usage of the terms every time the libs wail that "Trump is destroying our DEMOCRACY" instead of "Trump is destroying our republic".
Remember how I mentioned we all say or DO something stupid from time to time, Mr Loyal? Well.....Montana.Wallet.Lost. I rest my case, and will include you in with all of us. You get no pass from me.