It's something that is rarely called out and rarely well-explained when it is.
We don't want to protect "our democracy," because we do not have (or want) a democracy. If we did, we'd be in a bad place right now because these people would have more power and a more easily manipulated vote.
Shiiiiiit, further back than that bud. I’m sure my parents would say we have a democracy. They know how the electoral vote works and all, but probably wouldn’t know we’re considered a republic.
It's something that is rarely called out and rarely well-explained when it is.
We don't want to protect "our democracy," because we do not have (or want) a democracy. If we did, we'd be in a bad place right now because these people would have more power and a more easily manipulated vote.
Shiiiiiit, further back than that bud. I’m sure my parents would say we have a democracy. They know how the electoral vote works and all, but probably wouldn’t know we’re considered a republic.