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Originally posted by Leonidas
Why would a NWO have to be a negative thing?
How many of you really believe the Current World Order is working?
What would a POSITIVE NWO look like?
Originally posted by Sublimecraft
No constructive criticism for me....from any of you? Slayer?, Tenth?, Heff?, Neo?, Sonny?, Bugs?
Originally posted by gladtobehere
reply to post by SLAYER69
Well, technically, the US is a "representative" Republic. [/quoet]
No it isn't .
It is a representative democracy, and a republic.
The UK is also a representative democracy, and a constitutional monarchy.
In the list all of the states are republics, because these days a republic essentially means nothing more than "not a monarchy" - the latin root of the word is interesting, but that is all.
the presence or otherwise of apaprently "hereditary" "elected" heads of state may indicate a transition from a republic to an elected monarchy or simlar - or it may indicate a great deal of popularity for a particular family - cf the Ghandi's in India.
We are a nation based on laws. Problem is that the laws are full of crap.
Any legitimate law has to be Constitutional, many are not but they are still enforced often because they are never challenged.
And when laws are challenged, its hit or miss. Recently, Obama care was upheld. Under Bush, we had Kelo v. City of New London. Look into the Supreme Court's past and the BS of it becomes all too evident: Dred Scott v. Sandford
so arguably the worst decision ever by the SCOTUSA, made OVER 150 YEARS AGO, proves that US law now is rubbish??
Originally posted by Sublimecraft
As I sit here waiting for the golden border top dogs of ATS to tell me that my post is ridiculous, insane, stupid, nonsense, bunk, immature, pathetic, missing the point, uneducated or any other terms that would ordinarily offend me, it suddenly dawned on me that NO response is an even bigger slap in the face.
I feel like Igor, the stupid Aussie, whom has busted in on the scientists at work.
No constructive criticism for me....from any of you? Slayer?, Tenth?, Heff?, Neo?, Sonny?, Bugs?
To say I am disappointed & offended is an understatement - because I hold each of the 6 of you in such high regard for your wisdom (and humor) across the forums.
Originally posted by Bluemoonsine
reply to post by SLAYER69
Re-public, where it's leaders are elected for the people, by the people (the public).
Originally posted by SLAYER69
I was researching some information for a possible thread in another forum when I realized a certain angle I don't think many people stop to consider.
With all the discussion going on about which form of Government or Religion will dominate this potential Global Governing body the [NWO] it dawned on me that the "Republic" has already taken hold if not in true practice but at least in name and has pretty much taken a prominent position.
Another thing to consider, Many in the West consider Ancient Greece as the foundation of the "Republic" Was Ancient Greece a Republic? Many believe it was but it was closer to a loose confederation of democratic City States under various Kings.
No, we have to look to Rome...
Consider the following, there are many more but I chose a fair cross section.
The United States of America Federal Constitutional Republic
Islamic Republic of Iran
People's Republic of China
Federal Republic of Germany
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea
Israel Parliamentary Republic
Republic of Iraq
French Republic
Italian Republic
Mexico Federal Constitutional Republic
Federate Republic of Brazil
Argentine Republic
Republic of India
My questions come down to these.
A.) Which if any of them are truly a Republic?
B.) Could a NWO function positively as a true Republic?
C.) Has the the Term "Republic" lost it's true meaning?
D.) Is a Republic the best form of Governance?
And finally
E.) Why the obsession to be called a Republic if it's true form wont be followed?
re·pub·lic [ri-puhb-lik]
noun
1. A state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
2. Any body of persons viewed as a commonwealth.
3. A state in which the head of government is not a monarch or other hereditary head of state.
I'd like to hear peoples comments and opinions.