Democratic socialism

A political ideology advocating a transition to a socially owned economy through democratic means. Democratic socialism is not to be confused with social democracy (an ideology that advocates for a mixed economy and a welfare state, while retaining the structure of capitalism).

Notable advocates of Democratic socialism include Clement Attlee, Jeremy Corbyn, Eugene V. Debs, Albert Einstein, and Martin Luther King Jr.

by AlphabetMafia2663 September 26, 2022

Democratic people’s Republic of Korea

A democratic country with elections held every 5 years with one canidate

“The democratic people’s Republic of Korea is democratic”

by Soviet 7k on October 12, 2023

Democratic Handshake

When one male gives a hand release to another meal, typically free of charge

How’s it going little Johnny. Thanks for coming to grampa’s rally today, would love to give you a Democratic Handshake to show my appreciation

by Schwanz Master January 9, 2024

Democratic Handshake

When one male satisfies another male in the form of a hand release, typically free of charge.

Hey little Johnny, thanks for coming out to support me tonight. Would love to give you a Democratic Handshake to show my appreication.

by Schwanz Master February 11, 2024

Democratic Handshake

When one male gives another male a hand release, typically free of charge

Hey little Johnny thanks for coming to the rally today, Uncle Joe would love to give you a Democratic Handshake to show my appreciation

by Schwanz Master March 2, 2024

Democratic Totalitarianism

The paradox of a system that uses the mechanisms of democracy—majority rule, popular mandate—to legitimize the erosion of minority rights, the concentration of power, and the suppression of opposition. It's "tyranny of the majority" institutionalized, where winning an election is interpreted as a blank check to remake the state and society in the image of the winning faction, treating the losing minority as not just opponents, but enemies of the people.

Example: "The ruling party, elected with 52% of the vote, passed laws making it harder for the other 48% to vote next time, packed the courts with loyalists, and called it 'the will of the people.' That's Democratic Totalitarianism: using the sacred forms of democracy to slowly kill the substance of democracy, all while chanting about your popular mandate."

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026

Democratic Orwellianism

The corruption of political language within democracies to justify anti-democratic actions. Opposition parties are "unpatriotic," critical media is "the enemy of the people," protestors are "paid agitators," and undermining independent institutions is "draining the swamp." It weaponizes democratic ideals to attack the guardrails of democracy, creating a world where "freedom" means your side's freedom to rule, and "truth" is what your leader said five minutes ago.

Example: "The senator's speech was Democratic Orwellianism: 'By investigating my corruption, the free press is undermining faith in our democracy itself! We must protect democracy from these divisive inquiries!' He was framing an attack on accountability as a defense of the system, making the scrutiny essential to democracy sound like its greatest threat."

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026