The reason that the Constitution calls for this extra layer, rather than just providing for the direct election of the president, is that most of the nation’s founders were a... moreThe reason that the Constitution calls for this extra layer, rather than just providing for the direct election of the president, is that most of the nation’s founders were actually rather afraid of democracy. James Madison worried about what he called “factions,” which he defined as groups of citizens who have a common interest in some proposal that would either violate the rights of other citizens or would harm the nation as a whole. Madison’s fear — which Alexis de Tocqueville later dubbed “the tyranny of the majority” — was that a faction could grow to encompass more than 50% of the population, at which point it could“sacrifice to its ruling passion or interest both the public good and the rights of other citizens.” Madison has a solution for tyranny of the majority: “A republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect, and promises the cure f... less
Hello:Well, of course, he can. Right wingers will tell you differently, but they're lying.. They'll tell you that he has to get APPROVAL from some bureaucrat, and then ... moreHello:Well, of course, he can. Right wingers will tell you differently, but they're lying.. They'll tell you that he has to get APPROVAL from some bureaucrat, and then get APPROVAL from his generals... That's LAUGHABLE on its face, when you consider that he has ONLY 9 minutes to decide whether to shoot or not. CLEARLY, there's NO time to consult with ANYBODY.. I say that, because the assumption under which the president would FIRE his nukes, is that the ENEMY has already FIRED theirs and they're on the way. His handlers took his Twitter account away from him during the last days of the campaign, because they KNEW he couldn't be trusted. Now, NOBODY, but NOBODY can take away his nuclear bombs.. excon less
I mean c'mon folks. The Republicans will own the presidency and have the majority in the senate and the house. What are the dems gonna do since everything will be in control of the... moreI mean c'mon folks. The Republicans will own the presidency and have the majority in the senate and the house. What are the dems gonna do since everything will be in control of the Republicans? Seems to me to be a waste of their time. They can have a 4year hiatus. Do other things. More important things than sit on their a**es watching the Republicans screw everything up. They will come back refreshed/revitalized and raring to go. By then the country will have come to regret what they did that terrible day in 2016. Or not. Who knows? less
Probably not.This should be the start of the long needed dismantling and purging of both the GOP and the DNC.Will it happen? Doubt it, but maybe we are just... more Probably not.This should be the start of the long needed dismantling and purging of both the GOP and the DNC.Will it happen? Doubt it, but maybe we are just a tad bit closer. We've kept two rabid wolves for pets and the people are surprised they got bit. lolololol
I have to admit that the constant statements from the main media outlets were making me pessimistic. Today I still wonder if those in media believed their statements or if it was all lies.
I think I'm depressed but I don't know for sure. I have never felt this way before. I feel as if someone grabbed me by the throat, punched me in the stomach and knocked me to my kn... moreI think I'm depressed but I don't know for sure. I have never felt this way before. I feel as if someone grabbed me by the throat, punched me in the stomach and knocked me to my knees. I'm not in pain but I'm not comfy either. I've been down in the dumps before and I know what that feels like. I always bounce back from it, usually very quickly. This thing though that envelopes me? I am unfamiliar with it. Have you experienced it too? Maybe it's simply due to shock that will wear off. How long does shock affect a body? less
Category: same sex marriage legitimacy in the US....you're not, living in the US, and your love happens to be one of the same sex. Previous progress, will be turned into decline, c... moreCategory: same sex marriage legitimacy in the US....you're not, living in the US, and your love happens to be one of the same sex. Previous progress, will be turned into decline, civil rights and equality will be taken away from us. Sighs.(Image is from Portugal)
Worn a black unused plastic garbage, trash, bin bag/liner as clothing. Why or why not? How was your experience wearing it? Also will you ever wear it on a regular... moreWorn a black unused plastic garbage, trash, bin bag/liner as clothing. Why or why not? How was your experience wearing it? Also will you ever wear it on a regular basic or buy clothing made of them?Thanks
