Definition of Democracy

What's your point? Originally Posted by Jackie S

Read the definition. It's a government ruled by the majority (or the 99 percent), and it can happen. It can happen, and it is happening now.

From Merriam Webster Dictionary:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democracy Originally Posted by SeekingTruth

Here is the first definition from your link.

Full Definition of DEMOCRACY

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a : government by the people; especially : rule of the majority

You obviously have a right to your opinion and I like that. Anyone who exposes his personal honest opinion may be attacked; however, I believe in sticking to my guns!!! I do believe in being flexible, but for the good of the majority. So, guess I am a democrat! Originally Posted by SeekingTruth

You are a democrat and you are a fucking idiot.

Let's play a what if game. Suppose the majority (that's 51% for you idiots out there) decide that women are no longer allowed to vote. Would you be OK with that? Or how about if the majority decided that blacks were no longer free and could be bought and sold? Would you be OK with that? Is your idea of a true democracy nation wide or is it smaller. Say state wide. What about city wide. How about if a group of guys vote on raping a lady. Would you be OK with that? A majority rules system may sound grand but in reality it will never work because the minority will have zero say in what goes on and will rebel.

Read the definition. It's a government ruled by the majority (or the 99 percent), and it can happen. It can happen, and it is happening now. Originally Posted by SeekingTruth

99 percent is not what makes the majority. It only takes 50 + %. You are truly clueless in how government works. How about you go live in a commune that is strictly ruled by the majority and see how fucking great it is.

Read the last line in my signature. That fits you perfectly.

You know I love you, and I'm proud of your courage. We can disagree, but I respect you, and I hope our paths cross someday. Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

You are my kind of man! Stay strong bro.

Here is the first definition from your link.

Full Definition of DEMOCRACY

1
a : government by the people; especially : rule of the majority




You are a democrat and you are a fucking idiot.

Let's play a what if game. Suppose the majority (that's 51% for you idiots out there) decide that women are no longer allowed to vote. Would you be OK with that? Or how about if the majority decided that blacks were no longer free and could be bought and sold? Would you be OK with that? Is your idea of a true democracy nation wide or is it smaller. Say state wide. What about city wide. How about if a group of guys vote on raping a lady. Would you be OK with that? A majority rules system may sound grand but in reality it will never work because the minority will have zero say in what goes on and will rebel.



99 percent is not what makes the majority. It only takes 50 + %. You are truly clueless in how government works. How about you go live in a commune that is strictly ruled by the majority and see how fucking great it is.

Read the last line in my signature. That fits you perfectly. Originally Posted by Budman

Oh my goodness, you made your point crystal clear. Thanks for inputting that and enjoy your evening.

Please explain how majority rule would work.