2006-12-29 06:21:34 · 12 answers · asked by Hushyanoize 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Let me redefine so as to not create more anger out there. If you read the question it refers to the use of the word. It does not question the political motives of any party. In a sentence with a proper name, you cannot adjust the name to fit into the sentence. Indeed, Democrats belong to the Democrat party not the Democratic party; Republicans belong to the Republican party not the Republicanic party; Libertarians belong to the Libertarian party not the Libertarianistic party; Green party members belong to Green party not the Greenish party; Federalist party members belong to the Federalist party not the Federalistic party. You hopefully all get my drift, so with these examples what gives?
2006-12-30 03:34:55 · update #1
I've wondered the very same thing. And liberal... they're not liberal in the true sense of the word!
2006-12-29 06:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by womanfromok 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The English word democracy has been bastardized by politicians, news casters and public teachers for three-quarters of a century. They keep throwing the work around as if democracy is something that we want.
Democracy is majority rule. I guess that's pretty good if you happen to be in the majority. The minority's rights are not protected. Like someone recently said, a democracy is two foxes and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Democracy is mob rule.
We happen to live in a republic. Republic is not rule by majority, it is rule by law. Politicians are supposed to be restrained by the Constitution. Laws like the Patriot Act are unconstitutional, because they violate our rights, as enumerated in the Bill of Rights. It doesn't matter whether or not a majority of politicians of voters are in favor of it, because it violates the supreme law of the land.
Living in a democracy can be dangerous. Depending on the propaganda that spews out of mainstream media, the mob can turn on you. That is why it is important to correct people when they refer to our "democracy", or that we are trying to build "democracy". We need to guarantee the rights of the minority. That's why the US Constitution guarantees every state a republican form of government (Article 4, Section 4).
2006-12-29 14:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by iraqisax 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, they were originally known as Republican Democrats until the republican party claimed the name in an attempt to steal votes in the election of 1856!
2006-12-30 01:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What I'm curious about is the use of the term bastardize. How exactly does one "bastardize" something? The definition of the word bastard doesn't really fit with the point you are trying to make. Since both "Democrats" and "Republicans" attempt to use the spirit of these words to indicate their core values, the misrepresentation of the terms use is indicative of the hypocracy of both parties. ....and, why do we call them "parties"? I know I'm not having any fun watching either one of them in action. The misuse of political terms and ideals is the nature of politics itself. I propose we institute a new term to establish effective and accurate useage of political words. "TRUE-PHONICS" or, "TRUPHONICS", which would translate into a more "just tell it like it is" approach to the bullsh** that "THEY" all try to shovel. We all KNOW that they're full of sh**, so why don't we "call'em" on it?
2006-12-29 15:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by Adam in Vegas 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So , tell me Republican, how's spreding Democracy in Iraq going for Republicans so far?
And Bastardize is a strong word coming from a group of Republicans which consist of a petifile,a bribe taker, a dime dropper and an outright LIAR
2006-12-29 14:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by John P 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No more than Republicans bastardize the word "republic." It's just the name of the party. We live in a representative republic, not a pure democracy.
2006-12-29 14:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by Jeff 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They did a FOCUS GROUP and found that Democrat had bad connotations but they couldn't abandon the party name, so they changed it to Democratic. It sounded better and made them seem more patriotic or democratic, fair, bi-partisan. Too bad the name change didn't actually change thier OBSTRUCTIONIST and PARTISAN ways!!!
2006-12-29 14:35:11 · answer #7 · answered by Drop Zone 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know. It's a pretty pointless question. It's as pointless as asking why the Republicans bastardized the word Republic.
2006-12-29 14:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
# Of, characterized by, or advocating democracy: democratic government; a democratic union.
# Of or for the people in general; popular: a democratic movement; democratic art forms.
# Believing in or practicing social equality:
That fits my beliefs. What are you referring to?
2006-12-29 14:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by Hillaryforpresident 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Would taking away someone's right to call themselves what they want, be more democratic?
2006-12-30 01:34:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋