democracy

I cannot vote in your election though close relatives can. But it seems to me that this election is one of the most important ever. So what advice would you give my relatives as to the most important issues in this election? From my European perspective, the following seems most pertinent. But...

Pope Francis claims there is skepticism about democracy and attraction towards authoritarianism and populism. There is a retreat from democracy due to various factors: concern for security, the dulling effects of consumerism, excessive nationalistic demands, fear, partisanship, etc. Pope...

Heard it before, but considering where we've gone in the last couple years, I thought it was worth revisiting and sharing. "In 1787, while our first 13 states adopted their new constitution, Alexander Tyler who was a Scottish History Professor at the University of Edinburgh, said this about the...

Press freedom is one of the cornerstones of democracy, so it's always a bad sign when the authorities start trying to control and suppress media reporting. Victoria Police allegedly attempting to prevent media from showing aerial pictures of the Melbourne Protests Victoria Police try to BAN...

Hello everyone! I'm new here. This is my first post. I made a video about why the early Christians hated democracy and have provided a link. I welcome your comments! Show me how I'm wrong!

America Wasn't a Democracy, Until Black Americans Made It One

The last thread seems to have been closed by mods but this is still a live issue. But please keep things civil. So new question: Would the revocation of Britains intention to leave the EU be undemocratic? Should it happen or not? Got this email from government this morning: This Government...

'Fascism' perfume ad causes stir in Israel The Israeli Justice minister has a spoof perfume ad out, in which she sprays herself with 'Fascism' perfume, as her critics dub some of her policies. I thought this quite funny. Especially her line of "Smells like Democracy to me".

I think discussions about the Electoral College are fruitful discussions, just as gerrymandering is critical for discussing topics related to representation. However, I think one issue that is often overlooked (and would actually affect the electoral college) is the number of representatives in...

We learn it in the schools, where the teacher is in charge and any child who disagrees is wrong and at risk of being punished

Mega petitions on the Internet perhaps? Any ideas would be welcome

At the end of his terms as President Eisenhower warned of the risk of the Military Industrial complex coming to control the nation. It is pretty obvious by now that this has happened. IV ... 'This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American...

Dutch riot police break up Turkish protests in Rotterdam "Dutch riot police have broken up a protest by more than 1,000 supporters of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, after diplomatic tensions between Turkey and the Netherlands. Demonstrators had gathered outside the Turkish consulate in...

In light of what has ( and is ) transpiring in the US regarding the election, I thought this might be a timely discussion. Knowing that I will give an account for my every word, I ask that you respond in Christian charity and meekness. I do not want to cause debate that is not edifying or that...

http://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-37932231 This is a sad and frankly embarrassing display. Sometimes your candidate loses. Get over it. As Obama said in his speech, it is the nature of Democracy.

The reason I ask is because whenever I converse with USA Anglos they seem hell bent on tutoring me concerning the unique freedoms which are part of the USA. It appears that they feel that the USA is the Paragon of freedom in the world. Is that really so? I mean, after all, there are other...

The most shocking statement of tonight's debate was when Trump would not state that he would accept the results of the Presidential election--meaning, of course, if he wasn't the winner. This is simply a repudiation of American democracy, and a denial of the basic tenet of our democracy. The...

Article Trump has presented no evidence for his claims that the election will be rigged. Many of his supporters appear to have taken him seriously however, and the logical conclusion is that they need to take their country back by any means necessary. Question for forum Trump supporters...

With a disproportionate number of old people voting Conservative it is no wonder the country is now run with no thought for the future.