A Republic vs a Democracy

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.

[@johnpruett2255]

"Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it". Leo Tolstoy

[@Tragicide]

Thank you! That’s exactly the point.

[@volatilemerican6746]

But it would if humans as a species changed to be that way as morality is subjective.

[@brandonandujar2289]

Some blood thirsty zionist

[@gmodrules123456789]

Which is why we have things like law, which can be voted on

[@user-sz2ri2yb3p]

The masses are asses

[@frankmiller7721]

Put this out as a TV commercial. Time for voting citizens to get educated.

[@bfattori01]

That we're a democracy?

[@hoofhearted1833]

@@bfattori01Nope!

[@studleydewrite2942]

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.

[@Blakkrazor69]

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.

[@dcpunisher4781]

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.

[@jamesbrent2504]

Democracy is two wolves and one sheep voting on dinner.

[@bfattori01]

I'm sure you're more of a fascist, right? Maybe a Nazi?

[@evemaria37]

In Canada, we live in a democracy. See where we are now...😢😢😢

[@paulmiller6378]

​@@bfattori01You know literally nothing tard

[@user-fj4mn3lx8e]

In a Republic a well armed sheep contests the vote.

[@jimfinigan1681]

A Constitutional Republic is a well armed sheep contesting the vote.

[@JustSayN2O]

If only we had a Constitutional Republic, where the elected "leaders" obeyed the Constitution.

[@charmc4152]

Remember the Obama interview, where he said the Constitution doesn't go far enough, because it doesn't say what the government must do for you....? 🙄

[@user-io9ie5cs8j]

​@@charmc4152 No, but thanks for letting us know he said that

[@charmc4152]

@@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.

[@LOD-dt8to]

​@@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.

[@democard1199]

​@@LOD-dt8to And? Did 33 of them cares about their environment? About their people? No.

[@scottwilson9404]

Every kid in school needs to hear this….

[@michaelmontgomery5872]

Every democrat needs to hear this

[@yennik3439]

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.

[@Blakkrazor69]

Every gd "adult" needs to hear this. Repeatedly.

[@genghisdingus]

No. This is retarded and false. A republic is a form of democracy. It is not a separate thing.

[@hlibushok]

No they don't - this video is wrong and propagates a myth most Americans already believe in.

[@corrysmith]

We are a Constitutional Republic and always have been.

[@bfattori01]

Which is a democracy. Stop being so stupid

[@your-username-here2308]

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.

[@paulmiller6378]

​@@bfattori01ok tard

[@corrysmith]

@@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?

[@dennisharrell2236]

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.

[@AFloridaSon]

People should be required to watch this before they can vote.

[@havable]

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%.

[@josephbeach6046]

Wouldn't do any good. It would go in one ear and out the other. A lot of people have nothing in-between their ears to store this information.

[@gmodrules123456789]

Your people shouldn’t be allowed to vote

[@idofx8722]

@@gmodrules123456789Explain

[@emreakkaya6400]

Very low bar

[@DavidSmithakaTubaDave]

This is why the pledge of Allegiance is so important. If I hear "a danger to democracy" again, my head might explode. 🎉

[@KathleenHolland-nk8nk]

Same! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😳😬🙄😒

[@williamwaha3193]

@DavidSmithakaTubaDave -- " A Danger to Democracy ." Did it happen ? Did your head explode ?

[@timkeller0000]

@@williamwaha3193 No reply, You've killed him!!!!

[@bfattori01]

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

[@otpyrcralphpierre1742]

@@bfattori01 With, or Without the word "God", a Democracy dies in Death and Violence.

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

The speaker is Mr G. Edward Griffin, author of 'The Creature from Jekyll Island'. If you haven't read that book, you really need to.

[@mymaster416]

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

[@lilajagears8317]

Also a long time member of the John Birch Society.

[@danielkover7157]

I've heard of it but haven't had the chance to read it.

[@dominicbuckley8309]

@@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.

[@foxtrot4i454]

I read it back in 2012 and have recommended it to everyone since.

[@Fred-ff6bv]

the problem is that our “limited government” has gotten so big that it does what it wants while entirely ignoring the constitution.

[@sizzlechest6070]

Once elected, every politician wipes their ass with the constitution.

[@rickyweeks9144]

That is because the democratic part of our country, our voting system has been compromised!!!

[@Saaahdood]

November 4th my friend. It's going to happen

[@MuslimsAreEvil626]

Like who?

[@jamescook7713]

They also get a briefcase full of money.

[@wellesradio]

@@SaaahdoodWhat? You mean you’re going to vote for another politician who will wipe his ass with the Constitution? You’re a fool.

[@jimfinigan1681]

The majority is not always correct.

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

Marvel Civil War said it best (in the comics): Captain America Steve Rogers...look it up, it's from Amazing Spider-Man #537.

[@joex9865]

The majority is never correct

[@jimfinigan1681]

"If we're all thinking alike, no one is thinking." -General Patton

[@FazeParticles]

they sure claim to be.

[@theresaandrade5708]

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

[@josephbeach6046]

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

[@Jay-fx4tx]

We used to learn this in school.

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

*_Democracy is a tyranny of the majority._* - Ray Bradbury, 1950

[@gmodrules123456789]

Democracy is rule by the people. People who oppose democracy are an enemy of America.

[@hopelesslyoptimistic8231]

Direct democracies are but we are a representative democracy

[@Gallic_Gabagool]

"Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man." - Ronald Reagan

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

@@Gallic_Gabagool *_If fascism ever comes to America, it will come in the name of liberalism._* - Ronald Reagan

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

@@Gallic_Gabagool *_If you want to see the fate of democracies, look out the window._* - Mr. House

[@EchosTackyTiki]

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.

[@VulcanLogic]

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.

[@matyasfekete8341]

This video is a good example of how oversimplification and a few inaccuracies can be very misleading

[@rasheedrashad6831]

This what the majority of people don't understand about the U.S. government.

[@hilbert551]

This has not been taught in the public schools probably since the early 60's.

[@Gallic_Gabagool]

@@hilbert551 I was taught it in 2012 in public school, you're simply incorrect and obviously have a bias talking about things you know nothing about.

[@LOD-dt8to]

​​@@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.

[@cqllel5186]

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

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@JBeestonian]

"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!

[@Jcom3030]

A democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting for what’s for dinner. In a Republic, the sheep has a gun.

[@yanniclariviere]

This should be watched in public schools daily

[@aracelia.4532]

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...

[@sdnlawrence5640]

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.

[@somethingepic777]

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

[@BlackSun6393]

He even explains it so clearly that anyone can understand.

[@Gallic_Gabagool]

"Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man." - Ronald Reagan

[@HANKSANDY69420]

​@@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.*

[@Saintbow]

​@@Gallic_Gabagool and your point is what again?

[@noveltycrusade]

"A minority of one" Fascinating

[@hiptobejarrod]

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.

[@danarcotta1283]

Ever recite the pledge of allegiance?! And to the Republic, for which it stands

[@JoseHerrera-vs8nv]

Yeah One Nation Under God ...

[@Gallic_Gabagool]

A republic is a form of democracy, it is a representative democracy, as opposed to a direct one.

[@Gallic_Gabagool]

"Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man." - Ronald Reagan

[@user-sz2ri2yb3p]

@@Gallic_Gabagool two separate things.

[@user-sz2ri2yb3p]

@@Gallic_Gabagool he refers to a constitutional Republic in that speech u misrepresent over n over

[@davidross3404]

Left hand is democratic Right hand is republican The head is the BANK (bankers who finances events

[@vice_santos]

We know which specific people own that bank, with the star of something on the logo🤔

[@yezki8]

​@@vice_santos yes, the Philliphine immigrants that dominates the state of Israel. Glory to the south east asia

[@Daillest006]

I use my left hand to jack off does that mean I'm a democrat?

[@LighterGreenGaming]

@@yezki8 Bro what?

[@giuseppenasca2091]

​@@LighterGreenGaming he's making fun of the first guy that replied

[@jerryjones6675]

And that’s why we must not get rid of the electoral college!

[@VulcanLogic]

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.

[@terrillroot9994]

I sure wish they still taught this in school! Because we don’t, you now see what you get, experiment over!

[@user-tc7cz3vz5v]

Please share this video to educate America. Vote for a better America 2024.

[@GN-dp7ej]

Gotta love it when politicians are running on the slogan to “save our democracy”.

[@OK-zo3cq]

Notice how they say "our" instead of "the"

[@Kreegam]

@@OK-zo3cq probably because its the proper word usage, are you being facetious or just stupid

[@paleopal]

“Our” referring to the American people and uniting everyone under one word. What’s your problem?

[@ryimscaith1593]

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.

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@Vengeful_Wyvern]

I never actually thought of it that way. This was incredibly eye-opening

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@endofly]

you are an idiot.

[@JohnnyDeMarco-jp8vb]

Well said! Right to the point!!

[@nugsymalone1247]

It sounds so simple without politicians and media speaking total BS legalese....

[@deesandman9477]

He is an American treasure and living legend.

[@confusedwhynot]

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.

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@andybenson2971]

Thank you! I've been wondering about this for awhile.

[@user-uk8vg3yw8s]

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.

[@Pioneer_DE]

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.

[@d.h.jefferies2191]

@@user-uk8vg3yw8s why would those 5 people need a government??

[@user-uk8vg3yw8s]

@@d.h.jefferies2191 it's an example to show why a democracy doesn't work in the best interest of the minority.

[@d.h.jefferies2191]

@@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.

[@user-uk8vg3yw8s]

@@d.h.jefferies2191 democracy is where the majority rules.

[@johnathandavis3693]

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.

[@craigward4868]

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."

[@kuban2356]

"All republics are democracies" - looks at the Roman republic for the first 200 years of it's existence.

[@Steve13lb12oz]

So in conclusion, democracies are democracies and republics are republics. Got it.

[@thodan467]

@@kuban2356 or the USA

[@jeffh643]

Perfectly said ❤

[@charmyzard]

So lucky to have learned this in my education. Majority will, the good of the many, outweighs the needs of the few. Direct democracy when?

[@lulleloleswedish4537]

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.

[@kuban2356]

Almost certain the meaning didn't change, just americans having no clue what is what.

[@mattmcd3523]

❤

[@CynVee]

Our President and 90% of politicians and the public need to watch this. We are not a Democracy, we are a Constitutional Republic, thank God

[@Gallic_Gabagool]

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".

[@CynVee]

@FDR-1933 no kidding. I watched the video too.

[@user-sz2ri2yb3p]

@@Gallic_Gabagool two different ideas. Republic is in the constitution over n over. Yet the word democracy is not

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@SoloWolf1792]

Magnificent ❤ let this be etched into youtube 4ever ❤️

[@MrTiberus1701]

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

[@hlibushok]

This isn't taught in school because it's wrong.

[@timewarpdrive77]

Imagine having male teachers...

[@Gallic_Gabagool]

I was taught this in 2012 in high school so you're straight up wrong.

[@user-sz2ri2yb3p]

@@hlibushok it's right

[@thedude1368]

I hope this goes viral and people start waking up and smelling the coffee that's brewing...

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

sadly the damage is done and the idiots will not care about this.

[@gmodrules123456789]

@@viperdemonz-jenkins We care about democracy. We don’t care about the traitors who oppose democracy. A day will come, I’ll let you fill in the rest.

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

@@gmodrules123456789 constitutional republic with democratic representation. a democracy is mob rule and we do not have mob rule.

[@bozokluoglu_]

That’s a very good summary of Aristoteles’ Republic

[@daniel.s.stefanov]

So many people just realized for the first time in their life, they are in fact Republican 😂😂

[@runningbaum9430]

They should teach this in school.

[@bw3506]

Some people at the top need to be reminded of this.

[@adolfninh23]

The host is Edward Griffin, author of Creature from Jekyll Island. This footage is a film he made for John Birch Society

[@Ramzi1944]

El Salvador is a Constitutional republic, and we will continue to be one. END OF DISCUSSION 🇸🇻

[@Gallic_Gabagool]

"Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man." - Ronald Reagan

[@HANKSANDY69420]

​@@Gallic_Gabagool The term is so ingrained in society by leftists that even Republicans use it.

[@muslimcel4581]

​@@Gallic_Gabagoolreagonomics trickle down economics is a thing to die for surely😂😂

[@raquelmakes289]

They should broadcast Red Skelton, interpreting the Pledge of Allegiance

[@jeanah685]

This needs to be a PSA ran about 20 times a day everyday until all Americans have it memorized.

[@charlesrobinson9881]

The United States is a representative, democracy and a republic. It is both.

[@soloshottie]

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

[@ElfMage83]

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.

[@soloshottie]

@@ElfMage83 literally the entire video is about describing that a republic and a democracy are different. similar yes, but fundementally different

[@colinericburriss]

Why is this not required learning?

[@melissadeloach8503]

It used to be.

[@Steve13lb12oz]

It was replaced with gender studies and CRT topics

[@genewilliams617]

Well said!!!!

[@user-ov6bv9cn1o]

He completely glossed over the fact that a constitutional republic is a representative government. We vote for representatives and send them to the capitol so that they work for their country and constituents.

[@Olliethelabradane]

Straight, simple and to the point!

[@WyzrdCat]

"And then everyone agrees to follow the rules" lol

[@RedSiegfried]

And when they don't, that's why we have courts. No system is perfect but if we actually followed our Constitution, it would work a lot better here.

[@WyzrdCat]

@@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

[@MuslimsAreEvil626]

@@WyzrdCatI wish we could send people like you to North Korea or Iran so you can see what real government corruption and oppression looks like.

[@livewire2759]

@@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.

[@moopius]

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. Winston Churchill

[@WillyTheComposerOfficial]

Wow. Everybody should be required to watch this.

[@daniellehand9412]

The administration in the white house need to see this

[@melanielogsdon1505]

THAT is the simplest explanation of the differences I've ever heard. Too bad most of the people in our government and media can't do that!!!!

[@brazil7028]

This needs to play in the house and senate before every meeting

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@hello-hb1ll]

Instructions unclear, accidentally created an absolutist empire instead

[@YellowIronMask]

Thank you I needed this explanation

[@johnhasse3995]

We wish. No law contradicting the constitution is legal. Thus most 'laws' are 'illegal'

[@AFloridaSon]

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.

[@johnhasse3995]

@@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.

[@AFloridaSon]

@@johnhasse3995 You left out a big chunk of that. You're just twisting words to make it sound like something that would fit your agenda.

[@cvhinson1]

@@AFloridaSonprove him wrong. The 2nd amendment is one of the ideas that keeps the semit-ommunists in their place.

[@d.h.jefferies2191]

​@@johnhasse3995"establishing a religion"........finish the quote!!

[@ArsacioJJulioJr]

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.

[@hlibushok]

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.

[@Gallic_Gabagool]

"Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man." - Ronald Reagan

[@ArsacioJJulioJr]

Agreed 👍. It describes the definition, "we the people"

[@SAM-ht5oe]

Thank You For Sharing 👀 🤔 🇺🇸

[@CYB3RCH1P]

Can we just, share this everywhere

[@Noverificationneeded]

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.

[@Atostry]

Exactly

[@yert5035]

Republics are a form of democracy.

[@Noverificationneeded]

@@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.

[@yert5035]

@@Noverificationneeded republics are democracies.

[@hopelesslyoptimistic8231]

@@Noverificationneededwe 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.

[@JustSayN2O]

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.

[@armandogutierrez2318]

What a great explanation. Thanks

[@jasonfreeman8022]

So excellent I bookmarked it. Every leftists should be required to watch this for an hour every week.

[@jacksongibbs8998]

FACTS! Frankly, everybody should be required to watch this at least once a day, but libs are the ones who need to see it most of all.

[@ChristopherTeague-cs8vg]

TRUTH 👏🙏🇺🇸

[@yee2631]

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.

[@USA_USA_USA]

Unfortunately, the people who desperately need your comment the most, will never read this.

[@josevictorribeirolisboa7576]

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.

[@linkly9272]

​@@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).

[@user-qc8jd5tw6s]

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

[@wyattmund9286]

@@linkly9272 @yee2631 Thank you for these comments, it's mind numbing to read through these "free thinkers" sounding off this old canard endlessly.

[@jacksongibbs8998]

It should be mandatory to show this in schools at least once a week.

[@user-tc7cz3vz5v]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the ..REPUBLIC... for which it stands. Vote for a better America 2024.

[@davidcarter8119]

I bet the powers to be don't want children in school to learn this, might learn what their rights are.

[@Leo-ok3uj]

Bro, if they didn’t wanted, do you believe this video would still be here?

[@jameshutchinson6523]

Thank you my Brother Truth for once Amen

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@pocketinfinity6733]

its crazy how you went back in time to record this

[@sprites4ever482]

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.

[@waqtube]

Every one MUST Watch this video In less than 2 minutes Democracy Vs Republic is articulated lucidly and crystal clear

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@dudeinadoughboy4327]

Yet some people are starting to feel that list of rules is a threat to their democracy. It's sad.

[@tau-5794]

"Our democracy" is just their democracy, as in a government with them in charge where everyone else serves them and they dictate all the rules.

[@user-sz2ri2yb3p]

@@tau-5794 "our Republic" made sure the masses don't have total authority

[@JoDo777]

Thank You!!!

[@andystamas]

Fantastic description

[@RionE23]

I would say this needs to be sent to every person in government, and force them to watch it, but that would be a waste of time.

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@lilajagears8317]

I am so happy that the John Birch Society is still going strong today.

[@sergiopabloruiztellez3970]

This is amazing.

[@hanneswegener3295]

Beautiful.

[@stephenbrinckerhoff3510]

Ought to be a part of everyone's curriculum and memorized.

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@timmothy58]

proper communication...calm...simple...honest...thoughtful...wow...thank...love...

[@rdarian9314091]

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.

[@user-fb1yu1er3x]

First time ever viewing this short video explanation on the difference between a democracy and a republic. I had a very similar and almost exact knowledge of a lawfull democracy as explained here on this video, learned in my younger years, however the republic concept is somewhat more of an ambiguous manner in relation to the integration of both political philosophies as they have transitioned from Greek times, Roman times, thus leading to our current times of governing bodies of legislation.

[@trav-sc2ju]

Yeah, I think we’re seeing this start to fall apart. Really puts into perspective how much faith people put into a piece of paper.

[@nothosaur]

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.

[@jackthepirate9233]

He knows the difference all right. But the great divider would never admit it.

[@aisforapple2494]

Barry is an idiot, along with every other politician, because if the laws are unconstitutional, then they aren't really laws.

[@dennisharrell2236]

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.

[@johnsteel5347]

@nothosaur trump was disqualified by the constitution

[@nothosaur]

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