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ConversationNext2821 t1_ivosxd6 wrote

Reply to comment by Tacticus1 in Campaign signs by [deleted]

Just like elections, words matter. Use the correct ones.

And actually, those that advocate for getting rid of the filibuster in Congress for their pet issues are doing just that.

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Tacticus1 t1_ivoubpj wrote

We are using the correct word, and everyone knew exactly what was meant by it until like 10 years ago when a bunch of dweebs on the internet pushed up their fedoras and said “actually….”

What does “republic” mean, by the way? What is the principle upon which “republic, not a democracy” is founded? Or is it just semantics?

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