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    Quote Originally Posted by DGUtley View Post
    I am neither un-American nor do I lack principles. I understand the brilliance of the constitution as developed and drafted by the founders, including the electoral college. I love the United States Constitution.
    I didn't mean "you" personally. it was a collective "you"


    “Just say the election was corrupt and leave the
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    Quote Originally Posted by Perianne View Post
    Let's say a majority of people want LiquidGuy executed. Should the majority get what they want? Of course not.
    That is why smart people do not trust democracy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheLiquidGuy View Post
    I am speaking about a larger issue here and you look for a technicality to criticize. I am not just talking about the EC. I am talking about the will of the majority being sidelined either systemically or by working the system. If you believe in democracy, you should be appalled by how perverse it has become here. If you dont believe in democracy, then you are unamerican and unprincipled despite claiming to be.
    Dumb people cling to majority rule. See Perrianne's hypo.
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    This is a dishonest post.

    Quote Originally Posted by TheLiquidGuy View Post
    lol

    I would honestly be far more bitter about it if let's say a minority of people wanted me executed.

    I am aware the majority can be tyrannical. But majority rule is the centerpiece of democracy and the usa doesn't abide that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    This is a dishonest post.
    How so?


    “Just say the election was corrupt and leave the
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    Dumb people cling to majority rule. See Perrianne's hypo.
    Smart people like minority rule. That's how it should be everywhere!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    Dumb people cling to majority rule. See Perrianne's hypo.
    Do you listen to yourself? Do you realize you are trying to justify minority rule? How screwed up is that?

    I said early on in this thread that I am aware that the tyranny of the masses is a real concern. But the fact is that the tyranny of the minority is no less of a concern.


    If there must be tyranny, then it is undeniably less terrible to perpetrate injustice against a minority than to perpetrate injustice against a majority.



    Luckily, the tenets of democracy include the protection of minority rights. That way we can have majority rule while minimizing injustice.


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    Quote Originally Posted by TheLiquidGuy View Post
    Smart people like minority rule. That's how it should be everywhere!
    A nonsense post. We don't have minority rule. We have protections for the minority.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheLiquidGuy View Post
    lol

    I would honestly be far more bitter about it if let's say a minority of people wanted me executed.

    I am aware the majority can be tyrannical. But majority rule is the centerpiece of democracy and the usa doesn't abide that.
    Because we aren't a democracy. Perhaps a refresher course in fifth grade civics may be in order.
    Cutesy Time is OVER

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheLiquidGuy View Post
    lol I would honestly be far more bitter about it if let's say a minority of people wanted me executed. I am aware the majority can be tyrannical. But majority rule is the centerpiece of democracy and the usa doesn't abide that.
    "the usa doesn't abide that" -- That is absolutely not something that an American would say. In fact, from time to time you say things that Americans would never say.

    That got me thinking: Is TheLiquidGuy a foreigner meddling in our election? Are you an American? I am curious. You have said many things on there that suggest you are not an American. You are 24/7 Anti-Trump and Anti-American. yes, yes, yes -- Grandmother Pamela is fully aware that as a non-American you have the absolute right to voice your opinion here per the rules - but you yourself decry what you claim to be foreign interference in the United States' election, yet, I welcome that you continue to do so.

    You yourself have said that context is important - So, @TheLiquidGuy - are you an American? I have been on forums that the mods can check location. If they can here, give the mods permission to reveal your location.

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