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Poll: Which Current Democratically Elected Government Does America Hate Most? (Original Post) Fred Sanders Apr 2014 OP
What about Iran? el_bryanto Apr 2014 #1
No, the Supreme Leader is not Democratically elected. It's a stretch to call Iran a Democracy. stevenleser Apr 2014 #5
And Thailand? nt el_bryanto Apr 2014 #10
I responded to your assertion about Iran, not Thailand. nt stevenleser Apr 2014 #13
I think we do not hate the elected government in Thailand as much as the others, but we Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #12
Why not - why did you put them on the list? What don't I know about thailand that el_bryanto Apr 2014 #14
I have no idea what you know about Thailand, so I can not answer that, sir. Though the fact Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #17
Well presumably you know why you put them on that list. el_bryanto Apr 2014 #18
I'm confused about Thailand and would welcome clarification, too. antiquie Apr 2014 #27
Iran. No Doubt! doxydad Apr 2014 #2
No. See my #5 above. nt stevenleser Apr 2014 #6
We can respect the democratically elected government and hate the indemocratic influence of Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #11
It's not a Democratically elected Government. All the power is vested in the Supreme Leader. stevenleser Apr 2014 #15
In Canada and the UK so can the Queen, technically. Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #16
Is that on which you intend to base your argument? Comparisons of UK/Canada to Iran? nt stevenleser Apr 2014 #19
We hate them for their freedom! nt Walk away Apr 2014 #3
We hate them because their freedom disagrees with our freedom. Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #8
Well... WovenGems Apr 2014 #4
The Tea Party folk also protested America's democratically elected President and Senate, Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #7
You forgot one liberal N proud Apr 2014 #9
Don't we hate South Americans having democracy? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #20
Probably the most because they are on a nearby continent, real democracy could spread to Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #21
By "America", do you mean the American people, or President Obama's administration? (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2014 #22
I was unaware that the Egyptian Military Junta was elected n2doc Apr 2014 #23
Probably #4 Venezuela B Calm Apr 2014 #24
Yeah, that one America is actively engaged in regime change. Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #25
Fucking Canada... Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2014 #26

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
12. I think we do not hate the elected government in Thailand as much as the others, but we
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 09:00 AM
Apr 2014

ain't giving them much love.

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)
14. Why not - why did you put them on the list? What don't I know about thailand that
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 09:05 AM
Apr 2014

I should know?

Bryant

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
17. I have no idea what you know about Thailand, so I can not answer that, sir. Though the fact
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 09:11 AM
Apr 2014

that the Shinluck government has now twice been elected overwhelmingly to govern
undeniable.

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)
18. Well presumably you know why you put them on that list.
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 09:13 AM
Apr 2014

What statements have the united states made that indicate hostility to Thailand?

Bryant

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
11. We can respect the democratically elected government and hate the indemocratic influence of
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 08:58 AM
Apr 2014

religion in the democratic process.

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
15. It's not a Democratically elected Government. All the power is vested in the Supreme Leader.
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 09:06 AM
Apr 2014

The President is a puppet of the Supreme Leader. As long as the President goes along with everything the Supreme Leader wants, it appears as if the President is in charge. The Supreme Leader can remove the President or have them arrested at will for disobedience.

WovenGems

(776 posts)
4. Well...
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 08:51 AM
Apr 2014

If'n you ask a TeaParty boob they will say we are the most hated by us because we falsely believe we are a secular society.

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
7. The Tea Party folk also protested America's democratically elected President and Senate,
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 08:55 AM
Apr 2014

all protestors are not equal.

liberal N proud

(60,334 posts)
9. You forgot one
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 08:56 AM
Apr 2014

United States of America.

It seems many in the United States hate our own system the most and want to destroy it.

n2doc

(47,953 posts)
23. I was unaware that the Egyptian Military Junta was elected
Tue Apr 8, 2014, 09:46 AM
Apr 2014

silly me. You did say "current"

One could make a similar comment about the Ukraine.

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