Question for fellow American Patriots?

Question

Is democracy being undermined in the United States,

(If you are one of those flag burners or soldier spitters dont answer. Patriots only, Republicans, Democrats, neo cons and liberals only.)

Answer 1

Could you, please, objectively step back and read your question again. And realize that you have been exceptionally exclusionary in your requests for responses. I would suggest that you have undermined democracy in this particular case...

It is people who undermine democracy...one person at a time...

Answer 2

Democracy is what is undermining the United States.

Starting with the 17th Amendment, we've been moving more and more toward democracy, with the predictable effects from which our founding fathers originally gave us protections.

Where is the evil of democracy, you might ask? You have Don Imus being removed from his job because of the popular opinion stoked up by a man that has caused other swells of popular opinion that have resulted in the death of a rabbinical student, the burning of a private business, the destruction of the life of an innocent law enforcement officer, and the damaging of the reputation of a school, a sport, and three lacrosse players.

Majority rules is tyranny of the masses. It's how we arrived at enslaving the middle class for the benefit of the underclass, because the poor have the right to be poor and still eat like the rich. It's how we're going to get "free" healthcare that isn't going to work for anyone that can't "pay" for "free" healthcare.

Mass demands (real or imagined) are why Nancy Pelosi is behaving in such a destructive manner (examples too numerous to list). She probably really thinks that's what "the people" want, and you know, she might well be right.

We need to stop undermining the republic. That means we stop voting for people that promise us what we don't deserve, and stop buying newspapers and books that lie to us.

Answer 3

Democracy is still alive and well in the US. A government of the people, elected by the people. The problem stems from the people we have to chose from. When you go to the polls, there is rarely an individual running that is clearly a good person and right for the job. You go there and choose which candidate you believe is less corrupt. You choose the one whose corruption will benefit you the most. If you want to stop the undermining of America start putting out better politicians. When you vote for President, vote for me. I don't pander to anyone, I am proud of what this country stands for, and I will kick the @$$ of anyone that tries to bring her down.

Answer 4

When the democrats, represented by Pelosi, went into Syria against the president's wish (since there are no kings in this country he couldn't tell them not to go), they undermined democracy. Regardless of a person's position in Congress, that person is not the leader and should present a unified front. The last time I checked, there was only one government for and by the people. We citizens in general are forgetting that we also elected the president, and that he has more authority than a mere speaker of the house.

Answer 5

What about libertarians and green party members, can they have a say in what goes on in their country too?

.......you know, you should get out more, republican/democrat / 'neo-con' and "liberal" does not equal "patriots",

that's pretty silly.


And as far as democracy is concerned,

we are no longer a democracy,

and we are not a "republic" as republicans often brag about it being,

we are a plutocracy...slightly leaning towards full fledged fascism.

Answer 6

Absolutely. Mainly by people who want to deny the rights of "those flag burners or soldier spitters".

Answer 7

"The ideals of democracy, individual rights, legitimacy, accountability, and the rule of law suggest that even in times of acute danger, government is limited, both formally and substantively, in the range of activities it may pursue in order to protect the state. Thus, the great danger posed by terrorism for our democracy is not that terrorists can defeat us with physical or military force but rather that "terrorism presents its real threat in provoking democratic regimes to embrace and employ authoritarian measures.."

From the Yale Law Journal

My answer is: Absolutely.

Answer 8

Democracy has been undermined for many years. We unfortunately are a Republic. I wish that our individual vote truly did count. The last time I believe my vote counted was in a High School class election. The Govt does not listen to needs of individuals. This starts at the municipal level and works its way to the Fed. It is very unfortunate.

Answer 9

I even have signed the petition, yet i spotted there have been no republicans on the checklist of backers, and that i understand that to be untrue. Mel Martinez and McCain are helping the illegals. Too undesirable illegals won't be able to vote, they have now lost my vote too! tee hee.

Answer 10

Yes it is and leaning toward Communism. Look at the proposed taxes by our new congress and the attempts to "socialize" so many programs.