You believe in a society where power is vested in the people, allowing for equal representation and decision-making through free and fair elections.
Democracy is a political ideology that is based on the principle of equality and freedom. It is a system of government where the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body, such as a parliament. Democracy is often associated with the rule of law, protection of human rights, and the active participation of the people in the political process.
The term "democracy" comes from the Greek words "demos" (people) and "kratos" (rule), which translates to "rule by the people". The concept of…
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What would you do differently if for one day you held a position of significant political power?
@Patriot-#1776Constitution6mos6MO
Abolish the deep state, fire 85 percent of the federal government, abolish the welfare state, withdraw from all foreign wars, end the fed, return to the gold standard, abolish abortion, restore state's rights, and institute congressional term limits.
"Abolish" is strong term. What consequences do you predict from these actions? Do your opinions of what is right for you make it right for everyone?
@Patriot-#1776Constitution5mos5MO
The consequences of my plan include a return to constitutional, minimal government, the abolition of the Welfare-Warfare Empire of Lies, increased individual liberty, peace, prosperity, Christianity, and free markets. Welcome to the America the Founding Fathers envisioned.
@7ZNSCC2Libertarian1mo1MO
How do you reconcile the belief that the only sophisticated and highly effective part of the government is secretly trying to undermine you and the rest is incompetent? Have you examined the physiological implications of those beliefs?
If someday I held significant political power, I would make sure that everyone is treated with equality and respect, I would also focus on gun control and women's rights.
@9J3B4WK7mos7MO
Those three issues mentioned in the response are some of the most talked about issues in America. Personally, I feel as though they are the issues in the need of improving on the most.
@9J2YWX97mos7MO
Make schooling and medical care a free, Inalienable human right
@9J2Z7GT7mos7MO
Make all colleges the same price and under 10k a year in total cost.
@9J488FWIndependent6mos6MO
I don't know if this would be appropriate for private colleges. But, maybe put a cap on tuition for publicly funded schools and other costs like books and supplies. Higher education costs are in a runaway. Everyone deserves to better themselves.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Why do you think it's important, or not, for individuals to debate and discuss politics openly?
@9KN8DG65mos5MO
It is very important to be open about your opinions because if people are not exposed to the other side they get prideful and begin to think the other side is full of terrible people. Otherwise it would be the first idea presented always.
@9JB7TH4Progressive6mos6MO
Discussing politics leads to an exchanging of ideas that is important to our learning
@9JB7TZ26mos6MO
We need to have political participation or else we lose/forget the rights of the people.
@9JB4QNB6mos6MO
It's important to not debate because a person's point of view might differ from another person's
@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
What's the most important quality you look for in a candidate when voting, and how does that reflect your values?
Competency and ensuring freedom and basic american ideals. I want a candidate that, especially in these times, will be willing to protect liberty for not just Americans but our allies and partners.
@9HZ2KW47mos7MO
Intelligence and those who share a majority of my views. This is pretty important considering it is an important quality.
@9HTRXDR7mos7MO
I look for honesty, morality, and intelligence in a candidate since it lets us know they're aware of what they're job is and how to protect our country.
@9HZ2HFH7mos7MO
How they can deal with tough situations and how much they can done in the office
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
If freedom of speech is crucial in a democracy, where should we draw the line when it comes to hate speech and misinformation?
@9HCRHLB8mos8MO
If the speech is directly threatening someone or something, I think it can be considered hate speech. Misinformation can be drawn when it is directly opposite of what the government is stating.
@9KN8DG65mos5MO
“Misinformation can be drawn when it is directly opposite of what the government is stating”
So if it goes against government its wrong. For some reason that doesn't sound right
@9HCS26S8mos8MO
Speech is fine until it activately calls for physical harm
@9HCRLZ58mos8MO
When people are lying about threats others have done or things that may harm people. When you feel unsafe around them.
many do not like the truth freedom of speech should still be allowed and when it comes to hate speech they should be stopped but you need to hear the people out and if they have a good reason something should be changed but if there isn't that will continue to happen but don't use force
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
If democracy is 'rule by the people,' what do you think should be done about those who choose not to participate in the political process?
@Name-IrrelevantConstitution 8mos8MO
The purpose of democracy is to ensure the rights of common people. If a common person chooses not to participate, that's within their rights. Let them sit it out. Part of "rule by the people" involves allowing the people to abstain from ruling, just as our elected officials can abstain from voting.
@9HYQJ4N7mos7MO
The whole point of a Democracy is to ensure the rights on the common people, if the common person has decided they do not want to participate than it is well within there personal rights according to our democracy to abstain from ruling.
@9H9FX6T8mos8MO
It is their choice to participate or not. I just hope those who don't participate are willing to admit they didn't participate when they are complaining about who the current elected officials are.
@9H9GH3Z8mos8MO
I think that's their personal decision and they should be left alone
They should have to live with the results and be further encouraged to participate.
@9DRRZJZ11mos11MO
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for supper. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote! (Ben Franklin quote)
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 11mos11MO
Why can't the lamb get his two friends to vote :)
(Also, Benjamin Franklin probably didn't say that.)
@VulcanMan6 8mos8MO
Democracy could also just as easily be two sheep and a wolf, or three sheep, or three wolves, so this argument is a stupid assumption to begin with.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution8mos8MO
Well you're the stupid expert here not me
@VulcanMan6 8mos8MO
I have seen my fair share, yes. It's what happens when you're right all the time, not that I expect you to understand...
@Patriot-#1776Constitution8mos8MO
That was a sad attempt at a shoot-back. Claiming to be right all the time? How arrogant of you. I myself have changed my mind on a number of political things – I used to be an interventionist, now I'm an isolationism; I used to be a nationalist, now I'm a States' Rights believer; I used to be a protectionist, now I believe in free trade. I'm the one with the open mind here.
@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
In a democracy, should the needs of the many always outweigh the needs of the few, and why?
@9HTS6YN7mos7MO
I think the needs of many outweighs the needs of few because they're a lot of people in American and you want to benefit as many as possible.
@9HZ3Z357mos7MO
While it depends because I think that everyone has rights to stand up for what they think and believe in and we all should be equal and have freedom.
@9HZ2PFX7mos7MO
Yes, the helping the needs of many provides help for many more people than the needs of the few.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
How would society be impacted if only those who contributed to discussions and civic activities were allowed to vote?
@9HDLNB88mos8MO
there would be a lot more good and bad choices made and honestly maybe for better or worse because they spend less time trying to convince the masses and more time on better ideas
@9HDLGVQ8mos8MO
I think society would be positively impacted. Many politicians rely on ignorance to get votes.
@9HDLH758mos8MO
It wouldn't be fair because not everyone wants to live the same life
@9HDLVZRRepublican8mos8MO
There would be less Democracy and less say-so among the people because only a few citizens would be able to represent their opinions.
@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
If you could create a new political party, what would be its main value or policy, and why?
@9HZ2SX37mos7MO
my main policy or value would be focusing on are ecosystem. Are Ozone is withering majoriy of the wild animals are dying off due to humans expanding and taking over more land for housing weather its for living or farming and live stock, feeding people and anything like that and also all the mechanics pumping crap into are air and the trees being cut down so air quality is worsening. The Coral reefs dying and bleaching from global warming. The Scientists need more funding and need more spotlight the world needs to take a turn in caring about are world.
@9HZ2DW87mos7MO
Common sense. Not everything needs to be complicated.
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