I'd honestly rather us return to a monarchy than a full 'democracy'. Republic obviously preferred. But will still take a theocratic christian monarchy over a true direct democracy.
Direct democracy is literally the mob, but on the flipside look at Washington car tabs. The voters got rid of them and the elected officials sued them so a judge can overrule the people.
Same thing happened with drivers licenses for illegals in Oregon. Voters said no, and they said yes.
The only reason direct democracy sometimes turns into a mob is because it has an exploit, specifically when you alter the demographics of a nation to the point where assimilation stops taking place.
The point is that Democracy is worthless if individual freedoms are not protected. Otherwise the majority can always vote to confiscate the rights, money, and property of a minority, as we see in "democratic socialist" countries.
The solution is to have individual rights and freedom further codified into our Constitution - including freedom of contract, freedom of association, etc.
What's more, the Bill of Rights tried to make this clear: that this was not a list protected by a government, but a set of hazard markers FOR government.
When I talk to Canadian conservatives about why freedom of speech is outlawed in Canada, and how conservative appointed judges upheld the laws limiting speech here, I'm consistently confronted with - 'They're constitutionalists', as if that somehow excuses it. They're serving a higher cause! They're upholding the constitution!
I'm sorry, but if the constitution is broken, it becomes a bad thing to uphold that constitution. Defending something is only noble if the thing you are defending is noble.
That's so fascinating to think about someone from a country where their constitution says "You shall not be free!" and everyone's like "Hey! That's our constitution buddy! Don't change it!".
Like, yeah I understand those words, but it's just a little different when an American says them...
I'd honestly rather us return to a monarchy than a full 'democracy'. Republic obviously preferred. But will still take a theocratic christian monarchy over a true direct democracy.
Direct democracy is literally the mob, but on the flipside look at Washington car tabs. The voters got rid of them and the elected officials sued them so a judge can overrule the people.
Same thing happened with drivers licenses for illegals in Oregon. Voters said no, and they said yes.
And somehow, the progressives are surprised by the backlash in court appointments.
The only reason direct democracy sometimes turns into a mob is because it has an exploit, specifically when you alter the demographics of a nation to the point where assimilation stops taking place.
Otherwise, democracy is fine.
The point is that Democracy is worthless if individual freedoms are not protected. Otherwise the majority can always vote to confiscate the rights, money, and property of a minority, as we see in "democratic socialist" countries.
The solution is to have individual rights and freedom further codified into our Constitution - including freedom of contract, freedom of association, etc.
What's more, the Bill of Rights tried to make this clear: that this was not a list protected by a government, but a set of hazard markers FOR government.
When I talk to Canadian conservatives about why freedom of speech is outlawed in Canada, and how conservative appointed judges upheld the laws limiting speech here, I'm consistently confronted with - 'They're constitutionalists', as if that somehow excuses it. They're serving a higher cause! They're upholding the constitution!
I'm sorry, but if the constitution is broken, it becomes a bad thing to uphold that constitution. Defending something is only noble if the thing you are defending is noble.
That's so fascinating to think about someone from a country where their constitution says "You shall not be free!" and everyone's like "Hey! That's our constitution buddy! Don't change it!".
Like, yeah I understand those words, but it's just a little different when an American says them...
What's the old saying? Democracy is two wolves and a sheep deciding what's for dinner.
I always say it’s 10 whites hanging a black and watch the lefties squirm
Haha thanks pede.
"theocratic christian monarchy"
Yes.
With dictators sworn to 1 year tours, chosen by the senate.
All the individual freedoms we currently enjoy, with the single minded focus of leadership we need.
Also, legitimate crusades can come back.