The Progressive
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Liberty -vs- Tyranny "Sounds like you have a problem with democracy." The preceding statement was of course directed at me. It was made by a progressive, one who obviously believes democracy is the ideal. The utopia. The remark was made in response to this comment by me, There you go again. I am for individualism and liberty. Remember, the constitution was framed with this in mind... ...to protect the minority from the tyranny of the majority... Hence a nation of laws. What progressives advocate is increasing influence and control by the state. Connect the dots and eventually you have an obvious picture. The exchange got me thinking once again about democracy as opposed to our representative {republic} form of government. As is usually the case I referred to that book of concept definitions, the dictionary. democracy a) government by the people; esp : rule of the majority republ...