Are conservatives learning something about themselves today, that they are not friendly to democracy?

Question

Multiple people here today disdained the characterization of the U.S. as a democracy, prefering to call it a "republic". Are they learning that they aren't really fond of the whole voting thing, not really fond of democracy philosophically? Is this a new realization for them? (by the way, it is indeed called a "liberal democracy". There is such a thing, and the U.S. is one of 'em. Learn, conservative friends, learn! Internet search engines can get you this information very quickly, but can you withstand the awareness?)

Answer 1

This is the definition of Liberal Democracy from Wikipedia.com . This does describe our form of Government here in the United States.
Liberal democracy is a form of government. It is a representative democracy where the ability of the elected representatives to exercise decision-making power is subject to the rule of law, and usually moderated by a constitution which emphasizes the protection of the rights and freedoms of individuals, and which places constraints on the leaders and on the extent to which the will of the majority can be exercised against the rights of minorities.

The rights and freedoms protected by the constitutions of liberal democracies are varied, but they usually include most of the following: rights to due process, privacy, property and equality before the law, and freedoms of speech, assembly and religion. In liberal democracies these rights (also known as "liberal rights") may sometimes be constitutionally guaranteed, or are otherwise created by statutory law or case law, which may in turn empower various civil institutions to administer or enforce these rights.

Liberal democracies also tend to be characterized by tolerance and pluralism; widely differing social and political views, even those viewed as extreme or fringe, are permitted to co-exist and compete for political power on a democratic basis. Liberal democracies periodically hold elections where groups with differing political views have the opportunity to achieve political power. In practice, these elections are nearly always won by groups who support liberal democracy; thus the system perpetuates itself.

The term "liberal" in "liberal democracy" does not imply that the government of such a democracy must follow the political ideology of liberalism. It is merely a reference to the fact that the initial framework for modern liberal democracy was created during the Age of Enlightenment by philosophers advocating liberty. They emphasized the right of the individual to have immunity from the arbitrary exercise of authority. At present, there are numerous different political ideologies that support liberal democracy. Examples include conservatism, Christian Democracy, social democracy and some forms of socialism.

A liberal democracy may take the form of a constitutional republic or a constitutional monarchy.

Answer 2

I think you need to do a little more research Buddy. The United states of America is a Republic. This is why the Pledge of Allegiance says "... and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands."

Incidentally, I worked professionally for five years as a Signature Gatherer for a Republican owned Signature Gathering Firm. Do you even Know what a signature Gatherer is, or the difference between an Initiative and Referendum? Have you ever noticed that conservatives put out more Initiatives than Liberals (sic)? Feel free to do some research on this. Moreover, Liberals (sic) are the ones who can be heard complaining the most about how the Initiative System interferes with the "Leadership of our Nation," which is to say liberals (sic) cry about the Democratic Systems that we do have.

The Liberals (sic) have for years been eating away at our civil rights while claiming to do the opposite, and now that the consrvitives have jumped on the band wagon they want to act all innocent.

Liberals use minorities, like myself, as poster boys for their own gain and never deliver. At least with a Conservative I know where I stand. And over all Conservative have done more for minorities than the Liberals who claim to be so concerned about minority issues: It would be good if you would take the time to see who voted for what because while the liberals jabber and boast about their support, Conservatives quietly create and vote in favor of bills that help minorities without saying a word.

For example, it was Conservatives who created the first law, in California, that gave Native American Indians their, obvious, rights to the remains of their dead. It took one letter to a Republican Legislature to get that under way after years of letters to Democrats who gave nothing but broken promises. It was Conservatives who enacted Emancipation in the 1860s . It was Conservatives who first recognized Wicca as a Religion by accepting it into the U.S. Army's Chaplin's Hand Book. As I said, feel free to research who signed what, you will find that over all Conservatives do a lot more to support Democratic style government than those who call themselves "Democrats"

Answer 3

No, the US is a Republic. In a Democracy all citizens vote on everything. there would be no need for congress. In a republic you elect representatives to vote for you, which is what we do. And lets look at the pledge of allegiance.
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flage
of the United States of America
and to the Republic, for which it stands
one nation, under God, indivisible
with liberty and justice for all.
The Pledge of Allegiance says it all
Oh and by the way, liberal, as used in an international political term would be closer to the libertarian party in America, not the Liberal democrats, so you dont have any reason to be proud to say "Liberal Democracy" because in america we should call it a "Libertarian Democracy" if anything. Why dont you study world politics.

Answer 4

why don't you try one of those search engines before you go professing that they prove your OPINION.

"The term "liberal" in "liberal democracy" does not imply that the government of such a democracy must follow the political ideology of liberalism. It is merely a reference to the fact that the initial framework for modern liberal democracy was created during the Age of Enlightenment by philosophers advocating liberty. They emphasized the right of the individual to have immunity from the arbitrary exercise of authority. At present, there are numerous different political ideologies that support liberal democracy. Examples include conservatism, Christian Democracy, social democracy and some forms of socialism."

Answer 5

NO!! I'll do a little more research on this "Liberal Democracy" situation. Always help to learn, right??Look up the meaning of democracy. I can with stand the awareness. Thank you for the insight.

Answer 6

The united states is most cretainly a republic. An exampole of a democracy would be two wolves and a lamb voting on what's for dinner...

Answer 7

The United States has ALWAYS been a representative republic. It's the liberals who use judges and courts to undermine the will of the majority.

Perhaps you need to do a little more learning yourself.

Answer 8

Like the first guy said. We're a republic. Though I won't be as mean as everyone else. Are you dismayed by the state of our nation if you are, your looking at the wrong thing.

Answer 9

Actually the US is a hybrid its a Democratic- Republic. We chose our national legislature and local governments. But it was not ment for the people to chose the president.

Answer 10

"and to the REPUBLIC for which I stand" Your argument is weak and anybody can find any subject on the internet that goes in agreement with their argument. You are playing the classic blame game as does everyone else.