America is not and never was intended to be a "democracy". America is and was intended to be a constitutionally limited representative republic. A democracy is not free. A democracy is not worth dying for. America is.
They are using the word,democracy,a great deal lately - outlets and individuals. They,the string pullers,would love it if they only had a democracy to overturn. Luckily,we aren't a democracy. This is an important video - thanks,WatcherNine.
Voting is for cult members who worship Authority. Mature Adults don't need to be threatened by government or any other form of violence to behave properly. Period.
The idiots that don't understand GENDER and how REPRODUCTION work are the same idiots that challenge this, so they are lost causes. Nothing but wastes of perfectly good oxygen. Vamonos Let's Go Brandon.
But you forgott what your Law was based upon on. The Bible. The Constitution can only work for a Religious People. Take that away, and it is just words on Paper.
@@your-username-here2308 What made you think I forgot that a free society is made for a just and moral society and is wholly unacceptable to any other?
It's only in recent years that the Republican Party started redefining a Constitutional Republic as incompatible with democracy in an effort to "justify" rigging elections and suppressing honest elections.
@@user-io9ie5cs8j Check out US News & World Report 03 Nov 2008 article by Heather Higgins. It discusses Obama's view of the Constitution as a "charter of negative liberties." I misspoke in my previous comment. He didn't make his comments in a speech; it was actually during an interview in 2001. But if you enjoyed the video, you might appreciate the article from a historical and current events perspective.
@@charmc4152 Technically, it does. Protect and serve. For the people. By the people. Checks and balances. There are 33 government agencies. 33! Each one has a separate purpose, power, and duties. Interesting to check out.
This is straight up misinformation. He is confusing Republic with Representative Democracy and Democracy with (a very radical form) of Direct Democracy. I hope most children in school would know better.
So they can know what propaganda looks like? Do you think 2/3 of the population are wolves or just 1%? Because Jefferson, who came up with that metaphor, was top 1%.
Are you admitting the president is not elected by the population? People are paying taxes for a reason and it's not to be told what to do like a little kid
He also made a series of lectures about "Communist revolution in America" and other important issues. My channel has a couple of short videos. Sadly it only got 100 times worse in the past 60 years
@@mymaster416 You mean his lectures stating that cancer is due to vitamin deficiency, that HIV doesn't exist, that chemtrails and 9/11 were government conspiracies? I would take his word with large pinch of salt.
I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America. And to the republic, for which it stands. One nation, indivisible. With liberty and justice for all." No God in there. Not originally
Toby Keith once said, With a few more cowboys If we did it with a handshake, we'd save a lot of paper That'd save a lot of trees we're shippin' overseas to make her If we stood by our word, took care of our own Bought it made in the USA, we'd keep it here at home With a few more cowboys, be a lot less outlaws
Welcome to the United States, where the fact that the majority of the voting public does not understand this simple concept, but a minority of us does, proves the very point of the concept itself.
And where a minority of mostly evangelicals believe that only they should be afforded suffrage. That's why they like the term "republic". It means shutting people out and absolute tyranny of their minority.
"So long as we all agree to follow these rules." Well, you've given away the game! Whether or not the rules are upheld just became a democracy, as not everyone might agree!
@@hilbert551I didn't get Government, Applied Economics, or Civics until around 10th grade. I got the fundamentals, but it just didn't make sense until then. My kids were home schooled, so I have a copy of one of the American Citizenship tests on my bookshelf.
I remember 8th grade social studies and learning US history. I can't recall much tho. Sometimes I wish I can just go back in time and attend that class. I feel like I'd pass with flying colors, or at the very least, be able to follow along with errything taught
This is what YOU don't understand: His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
I wish I had the money to play this everywhere in a variety of languages and remind those in Congress what their jobs really are ... I hope for better days...
I remember my Government-class teacher played this for my class. I was pissed... ... ... that i had to wait until my _senior year of high school_ before a teacher showed this to us. I feel like this should be played for elementary-school kids
@@Gallic_Gabagool *Even Trump says democracy. We don't mean to, but the left has ingrained the term into the minds of our society, the same way we call automatic rifles "Assault" rifles, which doesn't make a lick of sense.*
They used to teach this in elementary and secondary schools in America. Now you can get an advanced degree from university without ever hearing, let alone learning and understanding it.
The point of this video is that a system can be exploited by propaganda and manipulation, so there are boundaries set in place to *hopefully* make sure no one tries to defy the rules and make life a living hell.
Yes, so a minority of mostly white rural voters can have complete control over the majority. This is tyranny of the minority. I don't see how it's better.
This should be played every day, in every school, right after the Pledge. It should air on TV before every news segment, and political speech, and should be played openly before every session of Congress.
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
I guess this isn’t taught in school anymore. My schooling included the pledge of allegiance to start the day. I learned the types of governing in school in the early 80’s. I didn’t realize how much more I learned in my school and now wish I had expressed my thanks to Coach Gilbert, Coach Hastings and Mr Novel. I’m a better man and person because of them. McCluer High School 1985
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
As Alexander Hamilton wrote: “But a representative democracy, where the right of election is well secured and regulated & the exercise of the legislative, executive and judiciary authorities, is vested in select persons, chosen really and not nominally by the people, will in my opinion be most likely to be happy, regular and durable.” -All republics are democracies, not all democracies are republics. Just like the man explained.
All "republic" means is that there is no monarch. All republics are not democracies. Prime examples today include the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. You are correct to say that not all democracies are republics. Prime examples include Canada, the UK, and several other European countries with constitutional monarchies. You could also use Churchill's quote about "democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time."
Say there are five people, three men and two women. One man proposes that rape be legal. Three men vote yes. The two women vote no. In a democracy rape has become legal.
Damn, if only Democracies would have considered that and wrote a piece of rules that prevent. They should call that a “Constitution” or something and then maybe differentiate between majority and absolute majority and such.
@@user-uk8vg3yw8s certainly a direct democracy...are you of a mind that there is only one type of democracy?? Certainly NOT the definition of democracy.
the fact that almost nobody realizes the US is actually a republic is terrible. everyone calls us a democracy, but that's now what we are, never have been
USA is a republic because leaders are chosen from among the people rather than appointed as in a monarchy. USA is also and at the same time a democracy for that same reason. "Republic" is a Latin word, and "democracy" is a Greek word which means the same thing. Think of "adrenaline" and "epinephrine". Exactly the same concept.
Griffin is an amazing man. I've viewed many of his videos, older ones like this, and more recent ones. You should too. And read his book "Creature from Jekyll Island". Even if it takes you a year.
Many who vote need to hear this. I don't care if you are a Republican, Democrat, or any other party. I know some Conservatives/Republicans that are well know or prominent figures on the right that still don't understand it. I have listened to Glenn Beck several times using different phrases and for whatever reason still won't call us a Constitutional Republic.
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
The Constitution allows for congress to pass new laws. The constitution also allows for states to make their own laws. That's where most laws come from. Some agencies outside of those had made laws, but when SCOTUS said Chevron Deference was illegal, those laws became illegal.
@@AFloridaSon When the constitution says 'Congress shall make no law...." and yet congress makes hundreds of laws, they are violating the constitution. Surely you can understand that.
A republic is not a limited democracy. A republic is a state that is not a monarchy. Its rulers are often democratically elected, but they don't have to be. The word "democracy" has several meanings, one of which is "majority rule." But a democracy need not be an "Athenian democracy," where each citizen has one vote in all matters. The age-old "it's a republic, not a democracy" fails to take into account the correct meanings of either "republic" or "democracy."
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
This definitely NEEDS to be shared on all tv stations, nets, platforms, and waves. Excellent definition of REPUBLIC vs democracy. I really, REALLY side with REPUBLIC.
Republic and democracy are not mutually exclusive. America is a democratic republic. If you want a republic without democracy - you want Russia or the PRC.
This needs to be a PSA to educate those who’ve lost the difference between a democracy (the majority of our populous) and a republic (the rest of us). This was well explained and quite easy to understand.
@@yert5035 Our country is a Republic. That separates us from other so-called democracies around the world. If you listened to the explanation provided in the video clip, you’d have a far better understanding of how we are a Republic.
@@NineToes19we are a democracy and a republic. A democracy is a government run by its citizens. We are a representative democracy where we create representatives for our democracy. The republic part is just that we have rules that are at the core of our nations.
A "Constitutional Republic" is a form of democracy, it's a representative democracy. When you and this video vaguely say "democracy" what you actually mean is "direct democracy".
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
I know the US mix up a lot of words and assign them new meaning all the time, like liberal and conservative, but have they really changed this too or is the video misinformation? The European definition of republic is not limited democracy, but rather a democracy with a democratically elected head of state, contrary to a monarchy or lack of head of state.
It is important to note that this is a talking point of USA's farther right conservatives. So it comes with a lot of party beliefs that may not actually be true.
Per Wikipedia: "A republic, based on the Latin phrase res publica ('public affair'), is a state in which political power rests with the public through their representatives-in contrast to a monarchy. Representation in a republic may or may not be freely elected by the general citizenry." The part about representation is critical, because this is the definition of democracy per Wikipedia: "Democracy (from Ancient Greek: δημοκρατία, romanized: dēmokratía, dēmos 'people' and kratos 'rule')is a system of government in which state power is vested in the people or the general population of a state. Under a minimalist definition of democracy, rulers are elected through competitive elections while more expansive definitions link democracy to guarantees of civil liberties and human rights in addition to competitive elections." With this in mind, the US is clearly a Republic (the power is in the hands of the people) with a Democratic system (representatives of the people are elected by the people). About the "Constitutional" part, every democratic nation has a Constitution.
@@RedSiegfried But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain - that it has either authorized such a government as we have had, or has been powerless to prevent it. In either case, it is unfit to exist. Lysander Spooner
@@RedSiegfried That's the problem... the constitution never had any actual authority, it's just ink on paper. Politicians, judges, lawyers, police, etc... have no obligation to actually follow the constitution, so they don't and nobody does anything to correct them. The constitution failed long ago, yet people still believe in it like it has some divine power. It doesn't. Hell, the very people who wrote it didn't even follow it.
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
I always called this The Rule of Law, but the term Republic is more fitting. Very true, and something that an astounding number of citizens of Western nations are unaware of because our education system is trash.
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
I wish that you'd forward this to every American politician because they don't seem to know the difference. I'm so sick and tired of hearing about "existential threats to democracy" from those clowns! Have they never recited the Pledge of Allegiance?! "... And to the REPUBLIC for which it stands..."
The US is a republic because it doesn't have a king. But the US is also a democracy - those are not mutually exclusive. Democracy is one of the core values on which America was founded, and it's a real shame that Americans are trying to fool themselves into being anti-democracy because they've been mislead to believe that "we're a republic, not a democracy!".
@@aisforapple2494 pledge of allegiance.....a youth contest 90 years AFTER the constitution was written. The Pledge of Allegiance has exactly ZERO to do with the type of governance we have.
@@hlibushok We are a republic! Have you never recited the Pledge of Allegiance?! "... and to the republic for which it stands..." America has democratic principles, but it was never designed to be a "true democracy"!
His definition of "republic" is 100% incorrect! All the word "republic" connotes is that government, whatever particular form it may take, is a matter for the public at large (i.e., everyone), and not a select group of individuals or groups.
Without representative democracy (fancy term for republic), things like racial equality and other rights would not become a thing here in the present day. This is a reason why pure democracy is dangerous.
I feel like I'm losing braincells whenever I hear this talking point of "we're a republic, not a democracy" that everyone is mindlessly parroting in this comment section. Republicanism and democracy describe different aspects of how a government is structured and how it actually governs. Most republics, including the US, are democracies. The only alternative is for a republic to be an autocracy, an oligarchy, or a mix of those two. People constantly harp on about mob rule, which isn't an unreasonable concern, but the solution is not to oppose majority rule; minority rule does not guarentee that people's rights will be respected any more or less. Only a constitution can lay out what rights people have and limit the government's power. Ideally, we should be more democratic. It's impossible to hold a referendum for every thing, but people should have more power to vote directly on important issues like we already do at the state level with ballot initiatives. I think our country would be in a better place if we had more direct democracy.
Minority rule is guaranted to cause opression and tiranny. Democracy is very flawed. But is quite literally the only political system that has been tried that didn't objectively suck. And the flaws of democracy can be mitigated. As seen in norway, denmark and finland.
@@josevictorribeirolisboa7576 And these flaws were mitigated by limiting the powers of the mob and the government with various means, such as constitutions, bills of rights, charters, etc. And, while this video would suggest that would magically make those nations republics, they are not labeled as such (surprise!) because that is not what differentiates republics and democracies (once again, not surprising for many of the reasons @yee2631 laid out). The argument presented in this video is so blatantly false that it's honestly quite sad to see so many people continue to fall for it, even after nearly a century of disputes from constitutional and legal scholars. I think it's even worse when you know the origins of it, which I'm just gonna repost this again to remind people: This video's argument originated from of a series of WWII and Cold War-era propaganda campaigns on behalf of the Rep. Party (and has been recognized as such for many decades) that has rather unfortunately continued to rear its ugly head. There's a pretty simple reason this line of thinking is mostly confined to the U.S., and more specifically the American right (spoiler: it's partisan politics).
Agreed, each system is flawed and only a combination of multiple things from systems is best We should have aspects of direct democracies in certain aspects of our government, but still keep indirect democracy
Here is an example of the danger of misunderstanding the difference between a "Democracy" and a "Constitutional Republic": President Barack Obama on April 2, 2012: "Ultimately, I’m confident that the Supreme Court will not take what would be an unprecedented, extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress. And I’d just remind conservative commentators that for years what we’ve heard is, the biggest problem on the bench was judicial activism or a lack of judicial restraint - that an unelected group of people would somehow overturn a duly constituted and passed law. Well, this is a good example. And I’m pretty confident that this Court will recognize that and not take that step.” Obama misunderstood.
He clearly didn't understand that the entire Republican Party would become a cult, worshipping a convicted felon and managed by a propaganda network, dedicated to overthrowing our government, ripping the Constitution to shreds, and ending democracy and the rule of law.
It would be pretty cool if the people we vote to work in our government were people that also cared about following the same laws and rules that the rest of us follow. Funny how they turn a blind eye to said laws and rules the minute they gain even the tiniest bit of power.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all". 🇺🇸
It also has even more problems at larger levels, imagine: not only polling 340 million people on whether or not to go to war, but getting the information around to 100% of the people and hoping they understood everything (the economic costs, logistics, battle plans, whatever reason the vote was called for, etc.) well enough to vote on every matter in said war; or in a completely peaceful situation to decide how to direct the economy (what foods to produce where, what materials to mine and how and where to find them, what manufacturing industries should exist to produce a product/s agreed upon by at least 170,000,001 people.
You are arrogant yet completely lack understanding, you must be one pathetic man. Most republics in history have been far from democratic, look at Rome, Venice, dutch republic. Most were just an extended form of plutocracy. The same can be said for elective monarchies. Representative governments are hardly democratic, only by direct votes on policy can there be a degree of democracy.
Not if you had one person-one vote with proportional representation, no gerrymandering, short 6-8 week elections, no corporate money in elections, voting day as a holiday, and no electoral college. You notice that Britain kicked out the Tories (their republicans) and put in the Labor party (center left) in a landslide after the Tories decided to go it alone with Brexit and trashed their economy.
