Democratic Republic of the Congo

Formerly Zaire, a central/south-central African country which is neither fully democratic nor a functioning republic. It is, however, located in the general vicinity of the Congo River. Site of the Second Congo War in which more than 5.4 million people were killed, making it the most deadly conflict since World War II.

It may be referred to as DR Congo or DRC to distinguish it from the Republic of the Congo, which is on the other side of the Congo River.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second poorest country in the world, after Zimbabwe.

Congo Free State, Belgian Congo, Congo-Léopoldville, Congo-Kinshasa, and Zaire are all former names of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

by bierce November 22, 2010

Democratic conservatism

Democratic conservatism is characterized by a set of values and beliefs that is distinct from liberalism such as an emphasis on small government, moralism, and individualism. In contrast to classical liberalism, conservatism emphasizes the rule of law, traditional social and moral standards, and respect for authority. It also holds that society should be regulated to preserve the traditional order. In the United States, Democratic conservatism is an ideology that is mostly associated with the Republican Party, though it has a history in the Democratic Party their views on foreign policy, social issues, and military affairs have been criticized. Modern Democratic conservatism believes that religion, civil rights, traditional family values, and free markets should be supported, but that government should be limited, and the federal government should be restructured to be more efficient. They hijacked the Republican Party after the 1990s and began to use the Republican Party to promote their ideology which was the opposition to liberal policies such as abortion, gun control, gay rights, and environmentalism. In other words, they are the Dixiecrats of the 21st century.

Democratic conservatism in the United States is the main reason why Republicans are accused of racism and homophobia.

by Doctor WTF November 15, 2022

democratism

An astro-turf version of democracy in which corporations initiate, bankroll, and steer social justice movements.

Neoliberal virtue-signaling.

Wokeness.

In democratism, corporations who pretend to care about social justice sell products to customers who pretend to hate capitalism.

by sandraxine September 8, 2018

Democratic Socialism

An anti-capitalist political ideology advocating for socially owned economy (socialism).

Frequently mistaken for social democracy which advocates for economic and social justice but is not anti-capitalist.

Bernie Sanders DOES NOT advocate for democratic socialism, he's a social democrat.

by restinpiece August 28, 2020

Democratic Crime Reduction

The decriminalization of every known criminal activity, so that nothing is illegal. This also creates a lawless society. Nothing is illegal in a lawless society.

Only an act of God's will can save us from Democratic Crime Reduction. The best democrat is a dead one, and I died 22 years ago. Let us elect my Holy Okie Godfather "Lord Bud" A real spiritual voice of reason.

by Spiritual-Master January 7, 2022

Democratitis

When Democrats lose an election and resort to violence thinking that they can change the outcome of the election.

Oregon has become a major hub of democratitis.

by Dump truck November 11, 2016

Democratic Republic of Le Purrr

An island created when 3 people and millions of cats decided to cut off part of North America to create an island called the Democratic Republic of Le Purrr. The island is separated in 3 provinces: Rawr Nation, Claws Nation and Catnip Nation. There are 1 million cats in every province. The country is quite influential towards other countries including Bagdad, Uzbekistan, and Iraq.

For my vacation, I visited the Democratic Republic of Le Purrr.

by Master Kitty Klaws April 26, 2012