Recent questions tagged democracy

Description : What are the pros and cons of having a Democratic and capitalistic country?

Last Answer : The first thing Americans must understand is that the term capitalist democracy is in fact equivalent to dry water. Americans must purge themselves of the idea that it is merely the right to vote or ... and capitalism. If you would rather not believe it, you need merely look at the results.

Description : What are your opinions regarding representative vs. direct democracy?

Last Answer : Direct democracy (initiative process) is essentially a slap in the face of the legislature. It means that the legislature has failed to do its job and represent the people, and as a result the people ... which is better, direct or representative democracy?. Right now we don't have an ideal world.

Description : Would you choose capitalism or democracy?

Last Answer : Capitalism implies laissez faire. As long as you were guaranteed laissez faire in the market place and ownership of property and means of production, you could probably tolerate most means of selection of political leadership.

Description : Honestly, ladies. Are the "I voted!" photos about the sticker or the boob?

Last Answer : I think everyone who wears those silly stickers is a boob.

Description : Why did totalitarian leaders look down on democratic nations?

Last Answer : Example?

Description : What do you think about National Security Letters?

Last Answer : This is a bit late, eh? I think in theory, it would seem like you’re protecting your people. In practice, you’re violating them. It’s like bombing New York if it would save the world, or at least it seems like the same mentality.

Description : Why should we allow corporations to become "too big to fail"?

Last Answer : very few of them, imo, far fewer. if we as americans can not tolerate the failure of banks or big business, then we end up with the state running our lives and less capitalism, not more.