Having the illusion of a democratic choice between two candidates who are in reality working for the same party.
Accompanied by much media attention to dazzle and distract halfwits from the reality of their situation.
Accompanied by much media attention to dazzle and distract halfwits from the reality of their situation.
by PetePabs April 19, 2014
A method of democracy that encourages disagreement as a necessary part of the democratic process. Radical democracy holds to the opinion that differences cannot be overcome through rational discourse or formal discussions. Rather than seeking to deter differences of opinion and create absolute consensus, radical democracy is an attempt to utilize those differences in manner consistent with the notion of democracy as a contest between two or more rival factions.
I prefer when political parties agree with one another? If we had a radical democracy, I would have a choice that means something and I don't know if I'm ready for that responsibility.
by Toben_the_Many November 6, 2008
A promise, often made more than once over an extended period of time, which the person is either unwilling or unable to keep.
The phrase originated in November of 1999 when Axl Rose's manager first officially announced the title of the next Guns N' Roses album, expected to release sometime the following year (2000). The album was not released in 2000, but the promise to release it "next year" was repeated then, as it has been subsequently repeated every year since, without result.
By 2003 the title had become a joke in itself. That year punk band The Offspring announced they would be using the title for their own upcoming album; a sort of protest against Axl's endless delays, which was commonly interpreted as a statement of "you snooze, you lose," although none of the band members or their representatives ever turned that particular phrase. After being served with a Cease-And-Desist Order from Axl's attorneys, the band released the album as Splinter.
Chinese Democracy, should it ever actually be released, would be the first album from Guns N' Roses since their 1991 release of Use Your Illusion 1 and Use Your Illusion 2, although many fans claim it would not actually be a Guns N' Roses album despite the use of the name because Axl Rose is the only original member still in the band.
The phrase originated in November of 1999 when Axl Rose's manager first officially announced the title of the next Guns N' Roses album, expected to release sometime the following year (2000). The album was not released in 2000, but the promise to release it "next year" was repeated then, as it has been subsequently repeated every year since, without result.
By 2003 the title had become a joke in itself. That year punk band The Offspring announced they would be using the title for their own upcoming album; a sort of protest against Axl's endless delays, which was commonly interpreted as a statement of "you snooze, you lose," although none of the band members or their representatives ever turned that particular phrase. After being served with a Cease-And-Desist Order from Axl's attorneys, the band released the album as Splinter.
Chinese Democracy, should it ever actually be released, would be the first album from Guns N' Roses since their 1991 release of Use Your Illusion 1 and Use Your Illusion 2, although many fans claim it would not actually be a Guns N' Roses album despite the use of the name because Axl Rose is the only original member still in the band.
After she caught Tom in bed with another woman for the second time, he swore he would never cheat again, but Lisa realized it was just Chinese Democracy and kicked his ass to the curb.
Danny's father (not-so-affectionately known as 'the drunk') swore up and down that he wouldn't miss Danny's last baseball game of the season like he had missed all the others, but even at ten years old Danny was sharp enough to realize it was just Chinese Democracy, and his father would not be there.
"I've had enough of your Chinese Democracy! You're never going to do it, so stop promising that you will!"
Danny's father (not-so-affectionately known as 'the drunk') swore up and down that he wouldn't miss Danny's last baseball game of the season like he had missed all the others, but even at ten years old Danny was sharp enough to realize it was just Chinese Democracy, and his father would not be there.
"I've had enough of your Chinese Democracy! You're never going to do it, so stop promising that you will!"
by IRONSWORD1 June 13, 2006
Sally: Hey Mandy, I like what you're wearing . Where did you get it from?
Mandy: Awwww thanks Sally, I got this from Banana Republic.
Sally: WHAT? I thought you were part of the Mango Democracy.
Mandy: Who told you that?
Sally: Whatever, I'm out of here.
Mandy: Does this mean we can't make out now?
Mandy: Awwww thanks Sally, I got this from Banana Republic.
Sally: WHAT? I thought you were part of the Mango Democracy.
Mandy: Who told you that?
Sally: Whatever, I'm out of here.
Mandy: Does this mean we can't make out now?
by I use chainsaws to cut balls February 19, 2009
A socioeconomic philosophy that seeks to equalize decision-making power by giving ownership of businesses to the workers that run them. Allegedly, this will even out the distribution of wealth by shifting power from the minority (corporations) and put it in the hands of the majority (the people). Society will then democratically be able to choose the level of resources allocated to businesses.
Here is a link to an informative article explaining economic democracy in more depth, check it out!
www.luc.edu/faculty/dschwei/economicdemocracy.pdf
www.luc.edu/faculty/dschwei/economicdemocracy.pdf
by peacetothepeople May 18, 2016
A system of government in which elected representatives make decisions on behalf of an entire country. While granted the right to vote, citizens have little to no participation or voice in the decision-making process of the government.
Obvious in Canada and America.
Obvious in Canada and America.
1 - "I cant believe the government's doing that, despite the entire country protesting against it!"
2 - "Get used to it bro. That's totalitarian democracy for ya."
2 - "Get used to it bro. That's totalitarian democracy for ya."
by Jack of Hats February 11, 2010
The action taken to solve a situation, usually by means of something barbaric like wrestling. People of lesser strength tend to lose this type of solution.
Guy1: hey, that was my foods D:
Guy2: yeah? lets settle it with some good ol' Texan Democracy *wrestles Guy1 and wins and takes the spoils*
Guy1: sniff
Guy2: yeah? lets settle it with some good ol' Texan Democracy *wrestles Guy1 and wins and takes the spoils*
Guy1: sniff
by girrocks May 15, 2011