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We're not a democracy. We're a republic. We elect our representatives to our government democratically for the most part. Ancient Greece was a democracy. Rome was a republic. We're a republic.
Sway, I have come to find this is probably one of the most misunderstood statements about our country. I have also found the average person even though it is stated in our Pledge of Allegiance does not understand the difference, much less the relevance.
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democracy, republic; this explains it well.


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I've been avoiding getting into this one because a) I'm mainly here for the sailing and b) like the lipstick wearing pig, all it does is annoy me but I can't let Mr. Martis pathetic whining pass. First, from Mirriam Webster:

" Racism - a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race"

Next, the statistics of the 2008 election by race from:

United States presidential election, 2008 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Continued. I punched the wrong button:

Race Obama McCain

Black 95% 4%
Hispanic 67% 31%
White 44% 54%
Asian 62% 35%

No, let me see. Almost half the white racists voted for a black president. Two thirds of the Hispanics and two thirds of the Asians did the same. 95% of the Black voters voted for the Black candidate. Do we live in a racist country. Yeah, I think so.

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For my fellow conservatives here...there is a new site devoted to intelligent discourse of how to rebuild the party after two defeats. I recommend you take a look at "The New Majority- Building a Conservatism that can win again."
The editor worked for GHWB and Guili and has pretty impressive credentials himself but lots of people contribute. Should be a good site to follow as we work towards 2010.
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Am I the only one that sees the humor in Bambi saying how transparent his administration will be when he still hasn't provided his actual birth certificate or transcript from Harvard? There's a few other things he's keeping under wraps, but I'm too lazy to llok them up. (No, I don't think they would change anything.)
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Cam, the only thing wrong with the conservative movement is a lack of articulation and adherence.
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Here's a thought, just my observation.

The majority of blacks I've met were racist, by my personal observation of traits and beliefs.

The minority of white's I've met were not racist (same criteria).

Either whites are closet racists, or something.

Just saying....
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You're just confusing perception with reality. A common mistake by people who actually think for themselves.
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"the only thing wrong with the conservative movement is a lack of articulation and adherence"

well, that and a depression and an unnecessary war and LOSING big time in two straight elections. Other than that, its all roses and sunshine!
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