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AProudLefty said:
Different kinds of democracy
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Democracy manifests in various forms around the world, each with its own set of principles, mechanisms, and practices aimed at ensuring governance by the people. Here are some of the different kinds of democracy:

Direct Democracy:
Definition: In this form, citizens directly participate in decision-making without intermediaries. It's often practiced on a smaller scale or for specific issues.
Examples: Ancient Athens' system where citizens voted on laws directly; modern-day Switzerland uses referendums and initiatives for certain decisions.
Representative Democracy (or Indirect Democracy):
Definition: Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. This is the most common form in large nations due to practicality.
Examples: The United States, the United Kingdom, and India where elected officials govern on behalf of the populace.
Parliamentary Democracy:
Definition: Government is led by representatives who are members of the parliament or similar legislative body. Often, the executive branch (like the Prime Minister) is derived from the parliament.
Examples: Canada, Australia, and most European countries like Germany and Sweden.
Presidential Democracy:
Definition: The president is both head of state and government, elected separately from the legislature. This separation of powers can lead to checks and balances.
Examples: United States, Brazil, and Mexico.
Constitutional Democracy:
Definition: Democracy where the government operates under a constitution that limits its powers and protects individual rights.
Examples: Many democracies fall under this category, including Japan, South Africa, and Germany, where constitutional laws govern the democratic process.
Deliberative Democracy:
Definition: Emphasizes the process of deliberation where citizens discuss issues to reach a consensus. It focuses on the quality of decisions rather than just the majority rule.
Examples: Often seen in local governance or in specific decision-making processes like participatory budgeting in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Consensus Democracy:
Definition: Aims for broad agreement rather than majority rule. It often involves more negotiation and can be slower but might lead to more stable outcomes.
Examples: Indigenous governance systems or some elements in the Netherlands' political system.
Participatory Democracy:
Definition: Encourages active participation of citizens in policy-making, often beyond just voting. It includes mechanisms like town hall meetings or citizen assemblies.
Examples: Practices in Venezuela under Chavez, or local governance in places like Kerala, India.
Social Democracy:
Definition: Often combines democratic governance with social welfare policies, aiming for economic and social equality through democratic means.
Examples: Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.
Democratic Republic:
Definition: A republic where the power is held by the people through their elected representatives, emphasizing both democratic principles and republicanism.
Examples: France, where there's a strong republican tradition alongside democratic elections.

Each type of democracy has its strengths and weaknesses, and many countries blend elements from multiple types to suit their cultural, historical, and political contexts. The effectiveness of these systems can vary based on how well they are implemented, the level of civic engagement, and the integrity of the electoral and governance processes.
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Hawkeye10 said:
I think that the Chinese are winning, and they believe in vengeance.

BUCKLE UP!
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You're right, but I hope we can change that soon, once we get back on track the world including China will have the correct amount of fear. I've never known of a brave communist leader. As long as we get the ability back to drop a picture of Jinping's father, mother, and daughters private homes and hang outs, on his desk along with a promise made and a promise kept, we'll be just fine in my humble opinion. Trump used this strategy to effect with the leader of the Taliban.
 
Tobytone said:
You're right, but I hope we can change that soon, once we get back on track the world including China will have the correct amount of fear. I've never known of a brave communist leader. As long as we get the ability back to drop a picture of Jinping's father, mother, and daughters private homes and hang outs, on his desk along with a promise made and a promise kept, we'll be just fine in my humble opinion. Trump used this strategy to effect with the leader of the Taliban.
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I am not going to live long enough to see the end of this very profound dark age, but my every breath to include my last one will be as a Free Man .

That's a Promise.
 
bottom line: as long as this country continues it's "foreign policy" to do business and/or support" authoritarian or corrupt gov'ts, we will have no credibility beyond a certain point in the world. And the "so what" attitude won't cut it, because we import A WHOLE LOTTA STUFF that's integral to the current American lifestyle.

Cuba is a grudge match...and let's face it, Castro went to his grave a winner. That burns a LOT of butts here. But hey, we sure as hell soft soaped our relationship with the country that provided 15 of the 19 of the hijackers on 9-11, right? :unsure:

And now with christo-fascism in full swing, Florida is going to be a little noisemaker in all of this...what with all those "Bastista babies" and all.

We are living in interesting times.
 
Taichiliberal said:
bottom line: as long as this country continues it's "foreign policy" to do business and/or support" authoritarian or corrupt gov'ts, we will have no credibility beyond a certain point in the world. And the "so what" attitude won't cut it, because we import A WHOLE LOTTA STUFF that's integral to the current American lifestyle.

Cuba is a grudge match...and let's face it, Castro went to his grave a winner. That burns a LOT of butts here. But hey, we sure as hell soft soaped our relationship with the country that provided 15 of the 19 of the hijackers on 9-11, right? :unsure:

And now with christo-fascism in full swing, Florida is going to be a little noisemaker in all of this...what with all those "Bastista babies" and all.

We are living in interesting times.
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Bottom Line:

Dark Ages Suck!
 
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