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democracy

 (n): the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
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about 1 year ago uselessness said:

"Democracy is two wolves and a sheep deciding what's for dinner." -Anonymous

about 1 year ago seanahan said:

"Democracy is the worst form of government except from all those others" - Winston Churchill

The best argument against democracy is 10 minutes with the average voter.

about 1 year ago SonofGroucho said:

"Democracy consists of choosing your dictators, after they've told you what they think you want to hear" Alan Coren.

about 1 year ago brtom said: Merrian-Webster 2003

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