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The WA GOP put it in writing that they’re not into democracy (www.seattletimes.com)

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A resolution called for ending the ability to vote for U.S. senators. Instead, senators would get appointed by state legislatures, as it generally worked 110 years ago prior to the passage of the 17th Amendment in 1913.

“We are devolving into a democracy, because congressmen and senators are elected by the same pool,” was how one GOP delegate put it to the convention. “We do not want to be a democracy.”

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[–] teft@lemmy.world 59 points 8 months ago (3 children)

“Every time the word ‘democracy’ is used favorably it serves to promote the principles of the Democratic Party, the principles of which we ardently oppose.”

That is some Olympic Games level mental gymnastics right there.

[–] BakerBagel@midwest.social 22 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure thats exactly the intent behind all these chuds blathering on about "um, akshually we have a Republic and not a democracy" are actually trying ti accomplish. Imagine some Brit arguing that they have a King and not a monarch 200 years ago.

[–] feddylemmy@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

I wonder if they would freak out if glue instructions said "apply liberally".

[–] pingveno@lemmy.ml 6 points 8 months ago

So much of modern conservatism/Republicanism in the US is pure reactionary, "own the libs" thinking. If Democrats wanted to pass a resolution stating "puppies and kittens are cute," they would be opposed merely on principle.