Some Republicans have been defensive that the party has a strong anti-democratic bent. But the state GOP convention embraced it, putting it right in the party platform.
“We encourage Republicans to substitute the words ‘republic’ and ‘republicanism’ where previously they have used the word ‘democracy,’ ” the resolution says. “Every time the word ‘democracy’ is used favorably it serves to promote the principles of the Democratic Party, the principles of which we ardently oppose.”
The resolution sums up: “We … oppose legislation which makes our nation more democratic in nature.”
Rhetoric aside, we are a republic with democratic features.
The republic parts help them hold disproportionate power. And, to their credit, they know the power of words.
I don’t usually see the same discipline among Democrats. Maybe I’m missing it, but I’d love to see it.
Yep. That’s why you’ll always hear Republicans say “Democrat Party” instead of ‘democratic’ because they know a word ending in ‘rat’ sounds worse.
Well to one up the peadantry don’t all republics have democratic elements
I’ve been waiting for this tbh. Republicans hate Democrats so much they’ll hate anything that even resembles the word.