republicans

Republicans believe that the best form of government is one in which decisions are made by a a council of citizen representatives. Classic historic examples of republican government include pre-imperial Rome and renaissance period Venice. In both cases the governing body was filled by a combination of heredity and appointment, representing not only the citizens but also powerful political and economic interest groups.

The most notable contemporary republic is the government of the United States of America which has a bicameral legislature selected by popular election under the rules established in its written constitution. The constitution is considered a republican document because it establishes a specific hierarchical process which minimizes direct popular involvement in the mechanisms of government and formalizes the delegation of policy making to elective representatives. The US constitution is available for reference from the National Archives.  In the modern context one of the best explanations of republican government is found at the University of Chicago Press constitution resource site.

Republicans can also refer to members of the Republican Party, a political party which advocates republican government.

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  NY-23 Race: Scozzafava Bows Out
  The Republicans tried to force in a candidate without considering voters.
  by joseacolon / on Nov 1, 2009
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  Where's The Health Care Bipartisanship?
  A mammoth well over 1900 pages Bill was presented by Congress after several close doors meetings.
  by joseacolon / on Nov 1, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “republicans”

• An Answer to Nathan Deal…

  
  Left on Lanier — Authority: 131
    First of all, I am not a proponent of Nationalized Healthcare, the public option, or any other healthcare mandate, but I also cannot stand to listen to hypocrisy and misinformation like that of Nathan Deal’s ilk.  So Mr. Deal you got questions, I got answers.  Here is Mr. Deal’s objection to the healthcare ...
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• The War on Joseph Cao

  
  The Washington Independent Blog — Authority: 154
  Moments after Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La.) voted for the Democratic health care bill, countless anti-Cao Twitter feeds, Web forums, and Facebook pages were born. Here’s a sampling of comments from “Bye Bye Joseph Cao,” a group that, according to Facebook, five of my friends had joined.
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• Fred Barnes Three-Step Plan for a Bright Republican Future

  
  PalinTwibe — Authority: 140
  by Lisa Graas, editor -- Everyone has an opinion these days about what Republicans need to do to win elections and, not surprisingly, those on the left are advising that the party should become more like Democrats (I wonder why) while those on the right insist it should return to core conservative principles as ...
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• How much longer can we continue to spend without thought to the cost?

  
  http://diddy.name — Authority: 165
  This isn’t a question aimed specifically at democrats or republicans, liberals or conservatives. I want everyone’s opinions. How much longer do you believe our country can handle the monetary hemorrhaging that is going on? With so much debt, an economy in shambles, a high unemployment rate and now this health ...
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• CONGRESSMAN JOE BARTON (R-TX) GETS IT

  
  KICKIN' AND SCREAMIN'........... — Authority: 523
   
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• Are We Listening to Each Other?

  
  politics from the eyes of an ebony mom — Authority: 136
  Yesterday I went to church and I spoke to a woman who lost her job in July. I asked her how was she doing and she smiled and said fine. As she was walking away she whispered in my ear “I’m losing all I have.” She walked away and I stood there letting those words penetrate. What do you do when someone tells you ...
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• The Company He Keeps

  
  Firedoglake — Authority: 763
  So we now hear that Joe Lieberman wants some hearings on the Committee he for some reason is going to be allowed to Chair in order to single out Muslim-Americans as being dangerous America-haters. All together now, A-W-E-S-O-M-E. Good job Harry Reid, he’s with you on everything except constant douchebaggery. It ...
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• No, WE object.

  
  Rants From The Rookery — Authority: 135
  To your assholic behavior, Republicans. And boy, we will play these YouTubes over and over again when you run for reelection. Media Matters : And another variation from TPM :
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• HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

  
  The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues — Authority: 445
  Each day we offer a sample of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments. Czech Republic, Prague Daily Monitor: “Young Czechs Lead In Marijuana And Ecstasy Use” Well, at least the Czech Republic is leading in something. Kuwait, Kuwait Times: “Islamists Furious Over Sex Party” ...
  8 hours ago

• Should the GOP Help the Democrats Govern?

  
  Pajamas Media — Authority: 781
  If, for example, Democrats are hell-bent on massive, "comprehensive" reform of the health care system, should Republicans really work with them to pass it?
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• GOP Health Care Plan

  
  Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines — Authority: 723
  READ THE WHOLE ITEM Related Entries November 8, 2009 Kucinich: Why I Voted No November 7, 2009 House Passes Health Care Bill November 6, 2009 America Performs Its Familiar Role of Propping Up a Dictator November 6, 2009 ‘Daily Show’ Insta-Classic: What Lurks Within Glenn Beck? November 6, 2009 ...
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• Ya cant argue with someone whos already made up their mind!

  
  Persective — Authority: 132
  All the kings horses and all the kings men, couldnt get Obama back together again1. Unified health care (UHC) is something the majority of the citizens dont want. This is shown by the 4800... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• College political groups debate health care

  
  Student Life — Authority: 603
  In spite of President Obama’s calls for bipartisan health care reform, only one Republican congressman—Rep. Anh Cao of Louisiana—voted for the House’s sweeping health care overhaul bill on Saturday. Partisanship is common in national politics and is also alive at Washington University. Members of political ...
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• Late Late Night FDL: Fork You

  
  Firedoglake — Authority: 763
  A French video response from GayClic readers to the Stevie Bee Bishop’s “Big Fat Gay Collab” on the International Day Against Homophobia, May 17, 2009. Also an appropriate song for those 64 D’s who voted for the Stupak Amendment.  And the Party of No GOP.   Fuck You by Lily Allen .  Totally not ...
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• The Stupak Dilemma

  
  Cosmopolitan Conservative — Authority: 464
  One of the biggest issues arising out of the socialist revolution , passage of the health care bill in the House was the Stupak Amendment, which barred federal funds from going to abortion. It was a shrewd move by the Democrats to appease the pro-life Blue Dogs. In the aftermath of the bill’s narrow success, ...
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• The RPM’s Wishful Thinking WRT MN-01

  
  Mercury Rising ?? — Authority: 549
  Minnesota Democrats Exposed , a Republican-boosting political blog founded by “independent” Michael Brodkorb (a guy so “independent” that he left MDE to be the deputy chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota ) posted that MN-01 is rated “Leans Republican” by CQ, without providing a link. As DJ ...
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• In the Spirit of Bipartisanship

  
  Politicus.US — Authority: 122
  Even Newt Gingrich admits that in his days in Congress, on the average about 50 percent of the Democrats voted along with the Republicans. Considering the one-sided Democratic vote in the House of Representatives on the health-care reform bill and its chances of passage by the Senate, here’s Washington Post’s ...
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• E-Mail Exchange: Why I Didn’t Post My Take on ObamaCare Vote, But Here it is

  
  Debbie Schlussel — Authority: 625
  By Debbie SchlusselPlenty of readers have asked me why I haven’t commented, thus far, on the “Saturday Night Special” Healthcare Russian Roulette ObamaCare vote. Hopefully, this will answer the question.On Sunday, reader Keith from Michigan sent me this e-mail query:Hello from a Registered Republican in Macomb ...
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• Chairman Caos GOP Revolution To Bring Affordable Coverage To America

  
  Democralypse Now — Authority: 127
  Just when you thought any semblance of manhood the Democrats had was stripped away with the Republicans dignity and grip on reality, the House of Representatives grew a pair (or 220 pairs to be exact) and passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act to murder grandma and also bring quality, low-cost insurance to ...
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• The Best We Can Do…..

  
  kavips — Authority: 118
  “We only send one….. let’s send our best….” Obviously the best person we have to represent us in the current House of Representatives, is there now. Recent events have called me to question whether it is the best we can do. The President’s version of the Health Care Reform Act passed the House last ...
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