Why so angry?

[Bugzilla]

If my post made anyone feel like an ignorant buffoon who doesn't understand the Constitution, that was not my intention you then must be an ignorant buffoon who doesn’t understand the Constitution!

FIFY

 

[KellyinAvon]

How long would any of us last on a Mad Moms site if we quoted George Mason?

 

[Sigblitz]

This thread really does show the failure of the public education system, and the liberal mentality of many in our country. We are not the governing body. The United States is not a democracy. I hear this stated as fact from the vast majority of people under 30, and many of the liberal politicians who are trying to limit our freedoms. Democracies are destined for failure. Democracies are eventually plagued with favoritism and unfairness because they resort to mob rule. Unfortunately, we have seen many of these issues creeping into our society in recent history, and I feel that it is due in part to the notion that is being proclaimed that our country is a Democracy.

Our nation was formed as a Constitutional Republic. Our representatives are elected democratically.

If my post made anyone feel like an ignorant buffoon who doesn't understand the Constitution, that was not my intention.

ISWYDT

 

[Bugzilla]

Is there a difference between a Constitutional Republic and a Representative Republic? I’ve always heard the latter.

 

[2tonic]

Okay, I'll play on this one, too. And, again: why did you delete your OP?

Why do you think we need to have a "thoughtful discussion re more stringent controls on gun ownership"? What's the purpose of that discussion? What do you hope to accomplish through more stringent controls on gun ownership?


Wait: didn't you argue in your other thread from this morning that the AR15 is a "weapon of war"? Which is it: a weapon of war, or useless against the government? It can't be both - yet the people who take your position keep insist on turning the AR15 into Schrodinger's Gat: both things simultaneously.


Nope. We are a nation of laws, not a nation of mob rule. The Constitution (including the bill of rights) puts constraints upon the majority, to ensure that the majority cannot become tyrannical and infringe upon the rights of the minority.


This hatred of the Electoral College is a Shibboleth for "I have no clue how a constitutional republic of sovereign states works."


Sure, Jan.

Reply of the Week!!
Kudos for "Schrodinger's Gat".

 

[Hoosierdood]

Is there a difference between a Constitutional Republic and a Representative Republic? I’ve always heard the latter.

Representative Republic is a redundancy. A Republic, by definition is a representative form of government. It would be like saying a majority democracy.

A Republic is limited by some type of document, whether that be a charter, a constitution, or some other written document. We are a Republic that is limited by a Constitution.

 

[Mongo59]

Why is it that many gun owners cannot have a thoughtful discussion re more stringent controls on gun ownership? Are some of you really thinking that you will be grabbing your AR and going to war against the US government? We do all understand that WE are the government in this country, right? The majority is designed to determine the direction of the country (with the exception of the absurdly silly Electoral College. I recommend everyone read the history of and reasons for the EC to help understand why it should have never happened and should be dismantled today. If I called anyone a name in this post, it was not my intention.

Short answer to the EC question. It is so only the 5 or 6 of the largest most needy cities of the country don't get to have all the say.

If you want to live a life like the Hunger Games I suggest we keep the system we have...

 

[Cameramonkey]

Wait… remember the last troll that changed their posts to a “.”? Coincidence?

Refresh my memory please.

 

[Colt556]

And away we goooo…..

 

[Sigblitz]

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[Emerson Dambiggins]

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Excellent point.

 

[Sigblitz]

Refresh my memory please.

Romen?

 

[Cameramonkey]

Romen?

Doesnt ring a bell.

 

[Gabriel]

Doesnt ring a bell.

Maybe he had other talents.

 

[bobzilla]

Refresh my memory please.

Was it Tristan that deleted all his posts with a . ?

 

[bobzilla]

Romen?

I thought Tristan. Having a helluva time searching it

 

[Mgderf]

 

[Max Volume]

Why is it that many gun owners cannot have a thoughtful discussion re more stringent controls on gun ownership?

If you are able to read AND comprehend you will see the thoughtful discussion you seek. Something tells me you start a topic to
make a statement but never read the thoughtful discussion.

 

[Sigblitz]

I thought Tristan. Having a helluva time searching it

Try Tristen

 

[Sigblitz]

Tristenw88 and Tristen1997. Same person. He was just racing to 50.

OP here is just a professional troll.