Difference between revisions of "Debate:Is it even possible to install democracy in a Muslim country?"
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democracy is likened unto a man and his dog out in the woods. the man gets real hungry. So he cuts off the dog's tail and cooks it and gives the bone to the dog. | democracy is likened unto a man and his dog out in the woods. the man gets real hungry. So he cuts off the dog's tail and cooks it and gives the bone to the dog. | ||
the forefathers knew about a democracy. that is why they created a republic. | the forefathers knew about a democracy. that is why they created a republic. | ||
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| + | '''Comment:''' I am sorry, but I don't understand what you mean. The United States is a ''democratic'' republic. Are you saying that democracy alone is a bad form of government? If you are then I would have to agree with you...to an extent. After a while democracy, alone, begins to falter, as seen in ancient Athens. But building a republic on the foundation of a democracy is a very strong government. If you could please tell me if this was what you were getting at, it would be greatly appreciated. [[User:David R|David R]] | ||
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yes...
Democracy? Yes. Freedom of religion? No.
Yes, but not without a sense of nationalism. Iraq currently has none and the United States can't give it to them. They need their own George Washington\
Dangit kevin That's a great point! why didn't i think of that?
no...
democracy is likened unto a wolf, a fox and a sheep voting on what they will have for supper. The sheep will quickly lose. democracy is likened unto a man and his dog out in the woods. the man gets real hungry. So he cuts off the dog's tail and cooks it and gives the bone to the dog. the forefathers knew about a democracy. that is why they created a republic.
Comment: I am sorry, but I don't understand what you mean. The United States is a democratic republic. Are you saying that democracy alone is a bad form of government? If you are then I would have to agree with you...to an extent. After a while democracy, alone, begins to falter, as seen in ancient Athens. But building a republic on the foundation of a democracy is a very strong government. If you could please tell me if this was what you were getting at, it would be greatly appreciated. David R