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smithjd
02-05-09, 17:01
I just saw this today and thought I'd share it with others.


http://www.wimp.com/thegovernment/
threefeathers
02-05-09, 20:33
Great site, thank you.
Semper Paratus
02-05-09, 21:07
Simply put......wow......Great site
murphy j
02-05-09, 21:30
Excellent presentation. Thanks for posting that.
Rider79
02-06-09, 00:39
Something everyone needs to know. When my co-workers talk about democracy and I explain that we're a republic, they just look at me like I'm speaking gibberish.
Low Drag
02-06-09, 07:07
That is a very good vid. I've sent the link to my lib friends.
Sttrongbow
02-06-09, 09:12
Something everyone needs to know. When my co-workers talk about democracy and I explain that we're a republic, they just look at me like I'm speaking gibberish.


To be clear, we are both a republic AND a representative democracy. The video glosses over two important points. First, a Republic need not have any democratic elements at all. Second, a representative democracy can be limited by laws. We have a blending of these elements since we ARE bound by a supreme law (the Constitution) but have democratic means by which it can be changed.
Outlander Systems
02-06-09, 10:06
Democracy is two wolves and sheep voting on dinner.
mmike87
02-06-09, 12:39
Also on the same site is a great self defense video.

http://www.wimp.com/evilkids/
Mark71
02-06-09, 14:30
Great site. Thanks for the link.
Rider79
02-06-09, 21:22
http://www.wimp.com/findme/

I like this one too.
HiggsBoson
02-09-09, 14:24
http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/fail-owned-freedom-fail.jpg

Even if we can keep our republic safe from internal enemies who would give away our freedoms to purchase mob-rule, we would first have to buy it back from China. :(