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Beartracks

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4. Republicans use the mechanics of democracy...

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Sat Sep 16, 2023, 02:26 AM

Sep 2023

... as a way to destroy democracy.

Other than that level of utility, they have no use for democracy at all, because democracy stands in the way of their goal to simply wield power and rule, not govern, the nation.

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GOP's actions show their 'contempt for democracy' NYT's Jamelle Bouie says - The Last Word - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 OP

I loved that segment. This is one of the best pieces from Bouie, imo. ancianita Sep 2023 #1

Agreed, he was excellent - Lawrence has the best guests! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #2

Sorry but I thought his intellectual parsing of Democracy in contrast to the Constitution is a JohnSJ Sep 2023 #3

Republicans use the mechanics of democracy... Beartracks Sep 2023 #4