A republic, if you can keep it

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  FredPeyer February 17th, 2021 12:34

  Well written, and I do hope democracy will prevail!

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    SureshGFebruary 17th, 2021 13:29

    Hope is all we have, but recent events are testing our resolve
    Thanks

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  dusk arising February 17th, 2021 12:48

  Was USA ever a true democracy in anything other than just the word.?? When some people are 'less equal' than others it can hardly be a true democracy.
  Anyhow, just as you state, it is a republic. A republic conning the world that it is a democracy.

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    SureshGFebruary 17th, 2021 13:21

    Democracy, a grossly misunderstood term. At its best it is a reconciliation of at least 51% , meaning the remaining are always bitching.
    True democracy, meaning all the citizens enjoy the same freedom, has never existed, and maybe USA has come the furthest on this journey.
    It wasn’t long ago, and in our own lifetime, when colonization and monarchy were prevalent, and even the term democracy was forbidden.
    Democracy, at best, is extremely fragile and requires constant vigilance, specially when those who live under its umbrella become complacent, allowing for extremists to ferment.
    To be truly democratic, its citizenry needs to voice its participation.
    Thank you for your comments
    
    

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  Neville February 17th, 2021 12:53

  
  ... you raise a very interesting question and an important one at that ... well poemed too to boot ...

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    SureshGFebruary 17th, 2021 13:27

    Thank you, my friend

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  Doggerel Dave February 17th, 2021 20:17

  These issues are so complex. ‘Republic’ and ‘Democracy’ each have many potential definitions with subtle differences attached that they render themselves virtually useless in any debate.
  The problem is, however clear enough and as well defined by you as any with the bonus of attractive versification. But its solution will not be solved by utilizing either of these as a banner under which to march.
  Political activism, even if only engagement where possible in open debate, is one way to go. Hold our politicians (typically there are one or two good ‘uns) to account, not, definitely not just at the ballot box, and then think duty done.
  Must stop now otherwise I don’t think I’d manage to…
  As implied above, thanks for the verse.
  

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    SureshGFebruary 18th, 2021 03:52

    Thank you for engaging. Appreciate your input

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  Goldfinch60 February 18th, 2021 01:20

  Democracy appears to be lost in our world, no matter how people deserve equality there are always those who think they are better and force their ideas on others.
  
  Andy

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  SureshG February 18th, 2021 03:52

  Thanks for your comments G.

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  L. B. Mek February 18th, 2021 05:17

  dear Poet, how accessible you word your complex thoughts..
  here is my redundant theory, its a freebie:
  'so many finding driving our vehicles so easy,
  so much so we're handed keys
  to 'weapons of mass destruction' - at barely 16..
  why? cause we're so used to looking out, in every direction - its ingrained into our very essence 'of self' from an early age..
  later, at arrival some very few (and fewer with time) individuals, take a second to glimpse back
  into 'that integral' internal space within our vehicles, to see all that dirt we've been driving - alongside..
  meanwhile, as we head to get that essential fuel: we're murmuring our complaints
  about all those other idiots, who can't drive - to save their lives...'
  L. B. Mek
  10am, 18/Feb/2021