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Originally Posted by EventHorizon
How did "Rugged Individualist made America great not socialism?" Who do you think makes up the electoral college? Elected representatives. "The right wing" is not a race, and its not slanderous, its a symbol for where one lies on the political spectrum. America is a democratic republic; I think if you crack an American Government textbook or two you'll find that they'll agree.
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Thanks for pointing this out. I don't know why longliveusa made it sound like democracy isn't a part of the American political system. It's an important feature.
Why? Should I read the script? Did I miss something?
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