SoCal July 4th Edition-We are a democratic constitutional republic.

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This week, we celebrate democracy by debunking a favorite phrase our local MAGA election deniers love to use. Read on for some myth-busting fun!
#ConstitutionalRepublic #Democracy /1

🇺🇸 The U.S. is both a democracy and a constitutional republic, but the MAGA cult pushes misinformation claiming it’s only the latter. Quick fact check: America is both! Let’s explore basic definitions and expose why they do this…/2

🗳️ Democracy means a system where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. In the U.S., this principle is evident as citizens elect government officials and influence laws through voting.
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📜 Constitutional Republic refers to a democracy where the government is also bound by a higher legal framework—the Constitution. This document outlines government structure, powers, and citizen rights, safeguarding against the tyranny of the majority. /4

Let me reemphasize that if you think that America can’t be a democracy because it’s a constitutional republic, you have been defeated by a fallacy that most 2nd graders can handle.

This logic is the same as:
He can’t be an idiot because he’s MAGA. pic.twitter.com/MtGf7PcWqH

— Jim Stewartson, Counterinsurgent 🇺🇸🇺🇦💙🎈 (@jimstewartson) June 30, 2024

💪🏼 In the U.S., while the majority rules through elections, the Constitution ensures that individual rights are protected, preventing any group from overriding these rights simply through majority decision. This balance helps protect minority rights. /5

"We're a republic, not a democracy."

Six of the most annoying words in U.S. political, & especially U.S. conservative, discourse.

It's B.S., so I rebutted & debunked it in my #minirant, citing Madison, Hamilton, & Lincoln along the way.

Pls watch/share:pic.twitter.com/mdxHzhUEmS

— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) June 24, 2021

By blending democracy with constitutional principles, the U.S. aims to balance majority governance with rights protection for all. This creates a stable political system that adapts while preserving core values. #Governance #PoliticalScience /6

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But alas! A constitutional republic is also a type of democracy. It operates under a constitution that restricts government powers and ensures citizens’ rights, supporting the democratic principle of governance by the electorate. /7
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Claiming America is ‘just a republic’ and not a democracy is a top trick for election deniers.
Why? It masks the anti-democratic agenda Trumpism stands for. When democracy is seen as a threat, calling it a ‘republic’ becomes a handy shield. /8

Democracy denial also hilights that for conservatives, It’s not about winning majorities anymore. 50 yrs ago the goal was expanding appeal, Now? It’s about clinging to power with minority support, rationalizing minority rule by leaving democracy behind. /9

This misinformation isn’t just incorrect—it’s dangerous. It reveals how quickly the gullible can be swayed by sinister messaging, especially when it’s endorsed by government officials who should definitely know better. /10

This is your daily reminder that:

1) The United States is both a Constitutional Republic AND a Democracy

2) You should probably ignore @laurenboebert about this and everything else. She’s a fascist simpleton. pic.twitter.com/GrtReQpo0Y

— Seamus Blackley (@SeamusBlackley) February 23, 2023

Don’t let far-right MAGA conspiracies muddy the waters. If you’re still talking sense with family and friends caught in the web, share and retweet this thread! There’s power in reason. /11

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Hope everyone had a blast this Fourth of July weekend! 🎆 Our SCEW team is hitting pause for a bit, recharging with family and tackling some house cleaning. Stay tuned for our energized return with the next weekly update! #TeamSCEW #StayTuned /12