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.
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What would you do differently if for one day you held a position of significant political power?
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?
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.
@Renaldo-MoonGreen 7mos7MO
Your words make the founding fathers roll in their graves.
@B4TMXLT4wks4W
How can Christianity be involved in the government, when the first amendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion"? That seems to clearly say that the US should have a state religion. Or I could be misunderstanding it, Im not exactly the smartest person in the room normally.
@7ZNSCC2Libertarian11mos11MO
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?
@9J2Z7GT1yr1Y
Make all colleges the same price and under 10k a year in total cost.
@9J488FWIndependent1yr1Y
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.
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.
@9J3B4WK1yr1Y
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.
@9J2YWX91yr1Y
Make schooling and medical care a free, Inalienable human right
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Why do you think it's important, or not, for individuals to debate and discuss politics openly?
@9JB4QNB1yr1Y
It's important to not debate because a person's point of view might differ from another person's
@9JB8R2J1yr1Y
I think its important to disscus politics openly because it gives other people to express there opions and maybe we can learn fomr other people.
@9JB7TZ21yr1Y
We need to have political participation or else we lose/forget the rights of the people.
@9JB9QWQ1yr1Y
It gives ideas to different people to see different points of view. I don't care much about it but the people that do find it important, which is why I think it is important.
@9DRRZJZ2yrs2Y
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)
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
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.
Well you're the stupid expert here not me
@VulcanMan6 1yr1Y
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...
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.
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 2yrs2Y
Why can't the lamb get his two friends to vote :)
(Also, Benjamin Franklin probably didn't say that.)
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If freedom of speech is crucial in a democracy, where should we draw the line when it comes to hate speech and misinformation?
@9HCRHLB1yr1Y
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.
@9KN8DG61yr1Y
“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
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
So, for example, if the govt. is saying 'abortion is good!' but I, as a Christian, know this is false, I can't say anything about it? Terrifying.
@9HCS26S1yr1Y
Speech is fine until it activately calls for physical harm
@9HCRLZ51yr1Y
When people are lying about threats others have done or things that may harm people. When you feel unsafe around them.
@Renaldo-MoonGreen 7mos7MO
Hate speech should never be protected under any circumstance. You shouldn't have the right to make someone else's life miserable.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
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.
@9HZJM7B 1yr1Y
If they have climate change in view and not planning on destroying the world
@9HZ2KW41yr1Y
Intelligence and those who share a majority of my views. This is pretty important considering it is an important quality.
@9HTRXDR1yr1Y
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.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do you think society would change if everyone could directly vote on major decisions instead of electing representatives?
@9H2T36CIndependent2yrs2Y
i believe we would get a wide variety of answers that may be completely misinformed or too egregious to actually put in place
I think the results would be vastly different to the society we have today becuase choices would actually be made on a popular vote.
I think it would be horrible. The man-made political "law" would be flimsy and constantly changing, even more impossible to understand than it is today. The 50.1% would vote to deny the rights of the 49.9% with impunity.
@9H2SJ4GRepublican2yrs2Y
It would be real bloody democracy then, instead of the oligarchy we have going on.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If you could create a new political party, what would be its main value or policy, and why?
@9HZ2SX31yr1Y
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.
@9HZ2DW81yr1Y
Common sense. Not everything needs to be complicated.
@9HZ2D99Republican1yr1Y
Support for the peoples speech because that's what matters most.
@Renaldo-MoonGreen 7mos7MO
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
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?
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.
@9HYQJ4N1yr1Y
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.
@9H9FX6T1yr1Y
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.
@9H9GH3Z1yr1Y
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.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
In a democracy, should the needs of the many always outweigh the needs of the few, and why?
@9HTS6YN1yr1Y
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.
@9HZ2PFX1yr1Y
Yes, the helping the needs of many provides help for many more people than the needs of the few.
@9HZ3Z351yr1Y
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.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would society be impacted if only those who contributed to discussions and civic activities were allowed to vote?
@9HDLNB81yr1Y
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
@9HDLGVQ1yr1Y
I think society would be positively impacted. Many politicians rely on ignorance to get votes.
@9HDLH751yr1Y
It wouldn't be fair because not everyone wants to live the same life
@9HDLVZRRepublican1yr1Y
There would be less Democracy and less say-so among the people because only a few citizens would be able to represent their opinions.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you think mandatory civic education in schools would shape the future of democracy?
More people will be inclined to vote, and they will be able to make more educated decisions when it comes to choosing leaders.
@9HZ2MD61yr1Y
Help the future generation(s) correctly build a democracy
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What role do you believe emotions should play in democratic decision-making?
@9J563M81yr1Y
It should be heavily considered alongside logic and reasoning.
@9J5625F1yr1Y
I believe in our democracy beliefs based on religion shouldn't indicate decisions in our democracy.
@B4TMXLT4wks4W
Emotion isnt logical, its based on internalized beliefs that might be completely and blatently wrong and even ignore reason and evidence. Logic and reasoning should be the only major deciding factors in decision making regarding voting.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Have you ever had a conversation about politics change your mind, and how did it impact your view on democracy?
@9HZ3BRB1yr1Y
Democracy can be flawed sometimes, but I believe it is the best system
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How can individuals without political power make a difference in a democratic society?
@9HZ3HLQ1yr1Y
Individuals without the right to vote can still make their opinions known through protest or other forms of free speech.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you think historical figures who fought for democracy would view our modern democratic society?
@9JBL2HD1yr1Y
I think they would be disappointed in one of our two major parties being led and followed by nazi fascists.
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
Learn what fascism actually is, and you wouldn't be.
@9T5WBNK8mos8MO
Those who fought for true democracy have always looked upon the American representative "Democracy" with disgust
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
Our founding fathers would hardly recognize their creation.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Should voting be mandatory to ensure everyone's voice is heard in a democracy, or should it remain a choice?
@9H2TDBM2yrs2Y
It should remain a choice because not everyone has access to the ID's or proof of person they would need to be able to vote.
the result mandatory voting would be interesting, I belive it would be hard to enforce and costly.
@B4TMXLT 4wks4W
I think it should be mandatory to mail in a ballot or vote in booths, but that there should be an option to have your vote not be counted.
This would make sure that people who might otherwise not vote would vote, making the actual count of the votes more accurate to what the people want.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If a policy you strongly disagree with was democratically decided, how would you respond or take action?
@8YB3Z64Libertarian10mos10MO
Try to get it democratically overturned. One of the great things about Democracy, is that nothing is set in stone.
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
Show people why it is wrong, such as what I have done with abortion and the like.
Considering the fact that it is legal in my home state of Colorado, I have experience.
@9HH7KQC1yr1Y
I would not be happy but there's nothing I can do.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you act if you were in charge of writing a new constitution for your country today?
@9J4RTBP1yr1Y
I would be sure to include that ANYONE impeached from an office is not re-electable, nor those committing any crime, especially ones against their own country.
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
I would base it almost entirely upon the Bible.
@B4TMXLT 4wks4W
I believe you are from the US since you answered from colorado, why are you ignoring the first amendment? The first amendmant states that "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion" making it clear the founding fathers did not want the US to become a theocracy. Or do you believe the founding fathers wants and the first amendmant should be ignored?
@8YB3Z64Libertarian10mos10MO
Resign from the position. I don't want that much Power. However, if it was forced on me, I would try to have it represent what as many as possible want.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Do you think having a wide variety of news sources helps or harms our understanding of democratic issues?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How does your personal belief in equality influence your view on policies that prioritize majority rule over minority rights?
@9HD3XVH1yr1Y
I think it's ok that they do this since it will make make most people happy, instead of making most people sad.
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