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Pretty stupid for Vance to school Europe on “democracy” when he is part of a single-party regime, consisting of non-elected billionaire (and paid-for “representatives” and judges) who owns a media propaganda channel. And of course, all elections are rigged, even though zero evidence has ever been produced except for Russian meddling in their favor.

Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2025, has been scrutinized for several inaccuracies and misleading claims. Below is a fact-check of key assertions made during his address:

1. Claim: UK laws criminalize private prayer near abortion clinics.

Fact: Vance referenced the case of Adam Smith-Connor,…[Read more]

Have a great week folks!

The G.O.P. lawmakers seeking reprieves from Mr. Trump’s cuts are quick to embrace his message that federal spending is out of control, while arguing that their state’s or district’s slice of government funding is critical.

Part of an NYT opinion piece.

Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.

H. L. Mencken.

The real power in America is held by a fast-emerging new Oligarchy of pimps and preachers who see no need for Democracy or fairness or even trees, except maybe the ones in their own yards, and they don’t mind admitting…[Read more]

In that noble experiment the following topic of link would be front and center.

One of the first arguments i made when i debated existence of gods with other kids was the argument that their beliefs were formed as a result of their environment. The accident of the locus of your birth does not determine reality except that it does for you. You…[Read more]

It’s a coddling fest at these schools. The feelings and comfort of the student are the utmost priority.

Robert,

I am torn between argument from popularity and argument from authority as the greater logical fallacy. Without appeals to authority figures or the adamant mofos on their side most are lost.

If one can only regurgitate how does that distinguish them from a monkey? Ok they are better at math than the monkey. I think…

jakelafort wrote:
Well educated? Like Columbia, Harvard, Princeton? Well it seems education is no defense against stupidity. We have at least a third of Americans who are so enthralled with Trump that he can do no wrong. The most egregious shit and they are licking his boots. Trump and JC were right there instructing the founders of USA. And the…

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Well educated?

Like Columbia, Harvard, Princeton?

Well it seems education is no defense against stupidity. We have at least a third of Americans who are so enthralled with Trump that he can do no wrong. The most egregious shit and they are licking his boots. Trump and JC were right there instructing the founders of USA.

And the other side…[Read more]

A real democracy requires well educated citizens capable of rational thought. Good night, Irene.

And as that river overflows its banks…I guess it is the Colorado River, the lefties are missing the grand canyon and fixating on a pothole.

Democracy is always gonna be compromised by money. We get the best democracy money can buy. Unless and until legislators are independent and not venal the other stuff is icing on the anti democracy dessert.

But it is distressing that money from abroad, Qatar specifically, can buy off our institutions of higher learning, suck face with tongue…[Read more]

@ Reg and Strega

I don’t think a country can claim to be democratic unless it adopts a one person one vote system, allows all (adults anyway) to vote, and holds fair election unblemished by significant political interference.

The United States fails on all counts.

And now, with Trump all but coronating himself Emperor, we may never even have…[Read more]

The U.S. Constitution, at around 7,000 words, is remarkably short compared to modern constitutions (e.g., India’s is over 146,000 words). Yet, despite its brevity, it has endured for over two centuries. The key question is: Is it still robust enough for the complexities of the 21st century?

Why it’s still Functional:
Amendment Process – The Const…[Read more]

Strictly speaking, the USA is not a “true” democracy in the purest sense, but rather a constitutional federal republic with democratic principles. It incorporates elements of both democracy (majority rule through elections) and republicanism (a system of laws and institutions that limit pure majority rule).

Why the USA is Not a “True” (Pure)…[Read more]

If we are talking democratic elections, then no, the USA does not have them, due to the existence of the electoral college system.

@ Reg

You use the term “fully democratic.” How many “democracies” are “fully democratic”? Would you regard the United States to be fully democratic?

Not sure there is any way to underestimate how easily led humans are. Just get the river flowing and there is no intellectual capacity to find the bank.