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kentuck

(115,276 posts)
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:26 AM Yesterday

Are we living in a democracy or a dictatorship?

Or something in-between?

The Republicans have subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify about the Epstein files. Democrats say, "Fine!" That only means that we get to subpoena Donald Trump and his family when we take back the House. But does anyone really think Trump would obey a subpoena from the Democrats in Congress? They have ignored them before and there were no consequences. Why would we think it would be any different this time around? They are above the law.

They send their private armies of masked criminals, armed to the teeth with all the modern military equipment, and they murder our people in cold blood. Is that democracy?

They ignore all the rights that we believe are in the Constitution. They cannot come into your home or search your person or possessions without a warrant. Really? They cannot drag you out of your car for no reason and beat the hell out of you. Pistol-whip you and shoot you ten times as you lay on the ground dying. No, they can't do that.

They can't kidnap you and send you to a concentration camp in another state. No, they would never do that?

Are you sure we are still living in a democracy?

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Are we living in a democracy or a dictatorship? (Original Post) kentuck Yesterday OP
I think the best description is a oligarchy... walkingman Yesterday #1
We're in an oligarchy Bettie Yesterday #2
Plutocracy berniesandersmittens Yesterday #3

walkingman

(10,477 posts)
1. I think the best description is a oligarchy...
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:30 AM
Yesterday

An oligarchy is a form of government where power is held by a small, elite group of people, often characterized by immense wealth, noble birth, or military control, who rule for their own selfish or corrupt interests rather than the public good.

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