“We’re a republic, not a democracy.”
That phrase is more than just misleading—it’s a tool used to justify democratic erosion.
New from DemocraTrend: the historical roots, political misuse, and authoritarian implications of this favorite right-wing talking point.
🔗 https://open.substack.com/pub/carlosrmunoz/p/were-a-republic-not-a-democracy-the
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