The Most Deceptive Word In The English Language
I was meandering through my thoughts the other day wondering how the word democracy has become the magic word of politics and the common man in the US, yet few really understand what that word really means when applied in our country, by even our intellectual class. Most Objectivist understand what democracy really means, but run up against the 'double-speak' and 'double-think' of the current mass of citizens. Then I ran onto this article:
"When politicians utter the word democracy, they are using a code word that signifies their total allegiance to the state. They are using mass hypnosis to manipulate the people against human liberty.
Democracy is that universal mystery that is loved by all and opposed by none. It implies everything good to everyone and every religion. It is the mantle (mantra) of the New World Order. It is the apex of adoration for the state, universalism, One Worldism and materialism. It is Satanism posing as an angel of light.
Anyone seeking human liberty, privacy and private property under the mental deception of democracy is under the greatest illusion. Let us purge our minds of this seductive appeal, this spiritual despotism. It has stolen our conscience, our soul and our honor. It is our legacy to future generations to whom we are passing on our slavery. Shame could have no greater victory.
Democracy is a faith, a state religion, a state of mind. It is the progressive destruction of the person — the individual. It is covered and masked with benevolence, philanthropy and brotherhood. Democracy is the opposite of the common belief. It is “democratic” tyranny, a camouflage for despotism. Its goal is nothing less than universal slavery."
"When politicians utter the word democracy, they are using a code word that signifies their total allegiance to the state. They are using mass hypnosis to manipulate the people against human liberty.
Democracy is that universal mystery that is loved by all and opposed by none. It implies everything good to everyone and every religion. It is the mantle (mantra) of the New World Order. It is the apex of adoration for the state, universalism, One Worldism and materialism. It is Satanism posing as an angel of light.
Anyone seeking human liberty, privacy and private property under the mental deception of democracy is under the greatest illusion. Let us purge our minds of this seductive appeal, this spiritual despotism. It has stolen our conscience, our soul and our honor. It is our legacy to future generations to whom we are passing on our slavery. Shame could have no greater victory.
Democracy is a faith, a state religion, a state of mind. It is the progressive destruction of the person — the individual. It is covered and masked with benevolence, philanthropy and brotherhood. Democracy is the opposite of the common belief. It is “democratic” tyranny, a camouflage for despotism. Its goal is nothing less than universal slavery."
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But isn't that a part of the problem. By opening the vote up to every single citizen regardless of the impact on each of the costs imposed or liberty lost by those voting in our 'new' democracy, haven't we lost the accountability for the vote cast. i.e. 'I don't pay that much in taxes, it'll fall on the rich so I'll vote for it.', 'He's smarter and better looking than me, so he must be right so I'll vote for him.', and on and on.
I don't see the Straw Man fallacy in that. I'm not sure what you're aiming at. Could you explain a little more?
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives:
But he's darned close. Reminds me of a thought that was tied to the thinking that started this post. A hole I've been thinking about in the Constitution related to the thinking on democracy--the founders left it up to each house to establish their own rules which has allowed simple majority votes to control so much of what happens with the process and which laws get passed or not.
Would it not be better for any action to require a super majority? Would that not limit the influence of a single political party and insure a more representative sense of the nation? It would also further limit the amount of law that gets through Congress.
Reminds me of the old joke about the centenarian asked about his secret to longevity. He answered that he only drank 1/5th of whiskey a week. A short time later he was seen by the questioner in the liquor store buying a case of whiskey. When asked why he was buying so much. He answered that he always broke his whiskey limit when Congress was in session.
Democracy in action!
http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/posts/de...
In its basic unrestricted form democracy is mob-rule and results in groupthink. With the rational limits of respecting individuals rights and a republic form of government, it can help create what America should be.
It is about definitions. Today, the lexicographers cannot keep up with the changing of definitions of words that stood with stable meanings for centuries. Since there is nothing absolute anymore, according to popular wisdom, definitions are free to change at will...wow! Is there such a thing as language if words do not have stable meaning? Think about it if your mind can stabilize for more than a minute.
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