Comments by "nuqwestr" (@nuqwestr) on "Scholar explains why he thinks the GOP has turned away from Democracy" video.

  1. The concept of the "tyranny of the majority" defines the concern for the potential of democratic systems to oppress minorities and individuals through the unchecked power of the majority. James Madison, often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution," articulated this concern in the Federalist Papers, particularly in Federalist No. 10. He argued that a pure democracy could lead to the tyranny of the majority, where a faction or a majority might enact laws or policies that infringe upon the rights and liberties of the minority. He believed that this threat could be mitigated through a representative republic, where elected representatives would deliberate and make decisions, taking into account the diverse interests and opinions of the population.
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  2. New Zealand has a population half that of my county of Los Angeles. I live in an ideological ghetto controlled by an insane majority. Americans in Iowa should not be controlled by the a majority in California. Your comparison is fallacious.
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  3. 1. *"The Federalist Papers"* by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay - This collection of 85 articles and essays written in support of the U.S. Constitution provides significant insights into the framers' perspectives on the importance of a republican form of government and the establishment of the Electoral College. 2. *"Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People"* by Randy E. Barnett - Barnett discusses the principles of a republican form of government and argues for its preservation and understanding in the context of the modern United States. 3. *"Why We Need the Electoral College"* by Tara Ross and George Will - This book provides a defense of the Electoral College system and argues for its continuation, explaining its role in preserving a balanced and representative democracy. 4. *"The Indispensable Electoral College: How the Founders' Plan Saves Our Country from Mob Rule"* by Tara Ross and Joseph C. Smith Jr. - Ross and Smith argue for the significance of the Electoral College in preventing mob rule and ensuring that all states have a voice in the presidential election process. 5. *"The Case for the Electoral College"* edited by Tara Ross - This book presents a collection of essays by various authors defending the Electoral College system and its merits in maintaining a balanced and representative government.
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  4. False, Senate majority confirmed all three SCOTUS nominees, we are a Republic, not a pure democracy, which the founders knew creates tyranny and chaos, just as it did in ancient Athens and now does in some European parliamentary systems. We don't need to reform an executive branch every few months when the tyranny of the majority "feels" like it.
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