2006-08-24 04:46:10 · 20 answers · asked by Seagull 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Very clever. I also enjoyed how the so many people didn't understand your question. So many felt clever in claiming that you are so unclever with your "typos" and exposing their uncleverness as a result.
My comments are... I find it very sad that this country isn't more free. I find it even more sad that the majority doesn't think it needs to be more free. I find it sad that not enough people are aware of the direction the US is heading toward. I will likely have to do self brainwashing techniques as to accept the fact that freedom and liberty are only a dream. I have a bright vision of the future of our species, it helps me cope. If reality doesn't do it for ya, you can always get lost in whatever reality you want to create in your mind. At least this year that's true. That may be against the law next year. We'll see.
2006-08-24 05:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by aaron g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to correct you the founding fathers hated democracy thats why the United States is a Republic. Benjamin Franklin once said "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote" Also when James Madison said "tyranny of the majority" he was referring towards democracy. I will concore that the present government is not in the light of the founding fathers. Im srry calling America a democracy is a bit of a pet peeve.
2006-08-24 04:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some very wise person, I believe it may have been Winston Churchill who said - "Democracy is the absolute worst method of governance, except for all the others." Anything that is a product of humans, designed by humans and run by humans is going to have its flaws, and democracy is no different. It ain't pretty, and it ain't always fair, and it ain't always done right, but we have yet to come up with anything better.
2006-08-24 04:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
True, and we are so far from what the original signers to the constitution intended it is horrible. Do not just read the constitution, read the letters between the signers. What their hopes were. The last thing they wanted was capitalistic control of our government. If you really want a shock, look into the "Great Law of Peace".......
2006-08-24 04:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
government OFF the people. The people must have guidance.
Far the people. going how far?
Buy the people. I'm not sure they are trying to buy.
2006-08-24 05:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by kayboff 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My comments are: it is a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
2006-08-24 04:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by EPnTX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is "off the people, far the people, buy the people"? Are you doing a ply on words or do you mean "of the people, for the people and by the people"?
2006-08-24 04:50:13 · answer #7 · answered by Mark S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From Indian context, you are absolutely right.
The Govt. is off the people, far (away) from the people and buy (votes from) the people.
2006-08-25 23:42:23 · answer #8 · answered by Electric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree, "democracy is a govt off the people, far off the people and to buy the people".
2006-08-24 05:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by Kiara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's funny that we force democracy around the world. Forced freedom seems like a strange idea to me.
2006-08-24 04:59:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋