Understanding the Concept of Democracy
The term "democracy" is defined by Merriam-Webster as a government by the people, especially the rule of the majority. This involves a system where supreme power is vested in the people and exercised either directly or indirectly through a system of representation, usually involving periodically held free elections.
However, the question arises whether the majority of Americans, about eighty percent of whom are struggling in this rigged economy, are actually ruling anything. The 10th Amendment to the Constitution states, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” This suggests that the vast majority of power in this country should reside in the States, or the people.
The Power of the People
The 10th Amendment isn’t any more popular than the 1st, the 2nd, or the 4th. If it were, there wouldn’t be any “hate speech,” or “gun control” laws, or no-knock SWAT team raids on private residences. It’s clear that the people don’t have any power. There are, of course, distinct differences between democracy and the constitutional republic our Founders established. But today, we don’t appear to have either in America. There's plenty of taxation, but no representation.
The majority of Americans believe that there has been massive electoral fraud, and that Joe Biden wasn’t elected honestly. Was it a majority of the people? It's hard to tell, but certainly enough that their voices should have been heard. That’s what would happen in any “democracy.” Instead, countless protesters were imprisoned, and some are still being denied due process over three years later. Those who appeared in court were subjected to harsh prison sentences. We are told that these “insurrectionists” were a “threat to democracy.”
The "Threat to Democracy" Rhetoric
The term "threat to democracy" is frequently used to describe various individuals and groups. Donald Trump is considered a threat, as are all of those who support him. The so-called "White Supremacists" who secretly rule the land, but are too shy to ever make their presence known, are considered the “greatest threat to democracy” of all. Elon Musk is another “threat.” Just issuing statements in support of free speech was enough. He probably doesn’t really believe in it, but in today’s climate, just saying something against censorship is a “threat to democracy.”
Disputing the vote is also considered a “threat to democracy.” If you don’t believe it, you may find yourself being prosecuted by the state. The same state that would be responsible for rigging elections, if one can imagine such a thing. Is that any different from the Crown prosecuting someone a few centuries ago, for offenses against the king? “Hate Speech,” the Orwellian term meant to cover Thought Crimes, is also something that violates the precepts of “democracy.” Disinformation, misinformation, conspiracy theories, all of it is a “threat to democracy.”
What Does Democracy Mean Today?
So what, then, is democracy? It sure isn’t what the dictionary says it is. To US leaders, who champion “our democracy” incessantly, it means sending billions to a comedian turned dictator in Ukraine, who has banned all political opposition and shut down newspapers who criticize him. Our billions are helping to “defend democracy.”
Benjamin Franklin described democracy as “two wolves and a sheep arguing over what’s for dinner.” In today’s “democracy,” we have a small cartel of powerful wolves, and hundreds of millions of sheep. Despite it being a democracy, the sheep curiously have no power whatsoever.
The word “democracy” comes from the Greeks, who are credited with establishing the first such form of government. In Greek, it means “peoples power.” America is the wonder of the world; a democracy where the people have no power. And if you point that out, you’ll be considered a “threat to democracy.”
Democracy or Oligarchy?
Now, before you chide me by saying, don’t you know we live in a constitutional republic, not a democracy? So let’s go to the dictionary again. We learn that a republic is a “form of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body. Modern republics are founded on the idea that sovereignty rests with the people.” So that sounds pretty much like a democracy to me. Both stress the power of the people.
However, if we are a republic, then again 80 percent or more of “the people” appear to have no power, no matter what the dictionary says. So, yes, I know we are supposed to be a republic, but what we have doesn’t look like that, either. How about an oligarchy? Which the dictionary says is “a government in which a small group exercises control, esp. for corrupt and selfish purposes.” Now, that sounds familiar! Is there a better description for our society?
The Bottom Line
In conclusion, the “democracy” today’s Democrats extol and claim to be defending is not a “democracy” by any definition of the word. The defenders of America 2.0 democracy embrace censorship, war, the Great Replacement, the transgender lunacy, and multitudes of illegal immigrants. And if those immigrants commit violent crimes, you better not mention it, or you’ll be as “racist” as Donald Trump.
So, in essence, are we living in a democracy, or is it more of an oligarchy or plutocracy? And if we point out the discrepancies, does that make us a “threat to democracy?” What are your thoughts on this matter? Share your views and don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing which is everyday at 6pm.
Understanding the Concept of Democracy
The term "democracy" is defined by Merriam-Webster as a government by the people, especially the rule of the majority. This involves a system where supreme power is vested in the people and exercised either directly or indirectly through a system of representation, usually involving periodically held free elections.
However, the question arises whether the majority of Americans, about eighty percent of whom are struggling in this rigged economy, are actually ruling anything. The 10th Amendment to the Constitution states, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” This suggests that the vast majority of power in this country should reside in the States, or the people.
The Power of the People
The 10th Amendment isn’t any more popular than the 1st, the 2nd, or the 4th. If it were, there wouldn’t be any “hate speech,” or “gun control” laws, or no-knock SWAT team raids on private residences. It’s clear that the people don’t have any power. There are, of course, distinct differences between democracy and the constitutional republic our Founders established. But today, we don’t appear to have either in America. There's plenty of taxation, but no representation.
The majority of Americans believe that there has been massive electoral fraud, and that Joe Biden wasn’t elected honestly. Was it a majority of the people? It's hard to tell, but certainly enough that their voices should have been heard. That’s what would happen in any “democracy.” Instead, countless protesters were imprisoned, and some are still being denied due process over three years later. Those who appeared in court were subjected to harsh prison sentences. We are told that these “insurrectionists” were a “threat to democracy.”
The "Threat to Democracy" Rhetoric
The term "threat to democracy" is frequently used to describe various individuals and groups. Donald Trump is considered a threat, as are all of those who support him. The so-called "White Supremacists" who secretly rule the land, but are too shy to ever make their presence known, are considered the “greatest threat to democracy” of all. Elon Musk is another “threat.” Just issuing statements in support of free speech was enough. He probably doesn’t really believe in it, but in today’s climate, just saying something against censorship is a “threat to democracy.”
Disputing the vote is also considered a “threat to democracy.” If you don’t believe it, you may find yourself being prosecuted by the state. The same state that would be responsible for rigging elections, if one can imagine such a thing. Is that any different from the Crown prosecuting someone a few centuries ago, for offenses against the king? “Hate Speech,” the Orwellian term meant to cover Thought Crimes, is also something that violates the precepts of “democracy.” Disinformation, misinformation, conspiracy theories, all of it is a “threat to democracy.”
What Does Democracy Mean Today?
So what, then, is democracy? It sure isn’t what the dictionary says it is. To US leaders, who champion “our democracy” incessantly, it means sending billions to a comedian turned dictator in Ukraine, who has banned all political opposition and shut down newspapers who criticize him. Our billions are helping to “defend democracy.”
Benjamin Franklin described democracy as “two wolves and a sheep arguing over what’s for dinner.” In today’s “democracy,” we have a small cartel of powerful wolves, and hundreds of millions of sheep. Despite it being a democracy, the sheep curiously have no power whatsoever.
The word “democracy” comes from the Greeks, who are credited with establishing the first such form of government. In Greek, it means “peoples power.” America is the wonder of the world; a democracy where the people have no power. And if you point that out, you’ll be considered a “threat to democracy.”
Democracy or Oligarchy?
Now, before you chide me by saying, don’t you know we live in a constitutional republic, not a democracy? So let’s go to the dictionary again. We learn that a republic is a “form of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body. Modern republics are founded on the idea that sovereignty rests with the people.” So that sounds pretty much like a democracy to me. Both stress the power of the people.
However, if we are a republic, then again 80 percent or more of “the people” appear to have no power, no matter what the dictionary says. So, yes, I know we are supposed to be a republic, but what we have doesn’t look like that, either. How about an oligarchy? Which the dictionary says is “a government in which a small group exercises control, esp. for corrupt and selfish purposes.” Now, that sounds familiar! Is there a better description for our society?
The Bottom Line
In conclusion, the “democracy” today’s Democrats extol and claim to be defending is not a “democracy” by any definition of the word. The defenders of America 2.0 democracy embrace censorship, war, the Great Replacement, the transgender lunacy, and multitudes of illegal immigrants. And if those immigrants commit violent crimes, you better not mention it, or you’ll be as “racist” as Donald Trump.
So, in essence, are we living in a democracy, or is it more of an oligarchy or plutocracy? And if we point out the discrepancies, does that make us a “threat to democracy?” What are your thoughts on this matter? Share your views and don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing which is everyday at 6pm.
