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sop

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3. This statement illustrates the difference between Representative Democracy and mob rule.

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Original post)

Tue Feb 16, 2021, 10:05 AM

Feb 2021

Unlike Edmund Burke, who believed that "part of the duty of a representative was not simply to communicate the wishes of the electorate but also to use their own judgement in the exercise of their powers, even if their views are not reflective of those of a majority of voters," this guy just wants the wishes of the angry mob carried out.

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"We did not send him there to do the right thing." [View all] Arkansas Granny Feb 2021 OP

...literally no words. Just...nope, none. Guilded Lilly Feb 2021 #1

Somewhat like what a disgruntled MyOwnPeace Feb 2021 #2

This statement illustrates the difference between Representative Democracy and mob rule. sop Feb 2021 #3

Some people can't help but out themselves. smdh intheflow Feb 2021 #4

So, they aren't even pretending that Bettie Feb 2021 #5

Well, they didn't bother with a party platform at the convention... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #7

Translation into English meow2u3 Feb 2021 #6

++Plain talking lunasun Feb 2021 #8

Amazingly enough, sometimes people say exactly what they mean. MissMillie Feb 2021 #9

What a riot musclecar6 Feb 2021 #10

it's all about hating and owning the libs, that is their agenda and nothing more. Hotler Feb 2021 #11

... demmiblue Feb 2021 #12