Democracy means rule of the people, not rule of monarchs, not rule of the monied, not rule of the mighty. Regardless of party, that means respecting free and fair elections; accepting the outcome, win or lose. It means you can't love your country only when you win. ~ Joseph R. Biden
Some people still haven't figured out how true this is.
ReplyDeleteAs in THE WHOLE COUNTRY - not the weird skinny slice you like.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy is messy and takes patience, but the process of reaching a consensus between people who have different priorities and experiences makes for a stronger, more resilient country. It's worth the work. And it's built on free and fair elections.
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