democracy

Great governmental system, doomed to fail once the masses figure out that with their vote they can loot the treasury.

Alex D'Toqueville, some Frog who toured and chronicled America, pointed out about 180 years ago the fatal flaw of democracy.

by harry flashman July 12, 2003

democracy

Fascism you can vote for.

How exactly does the President do more good then Hussein?

by Ken July 20, 2004

democracy

"A lullaby to sooth a troubled infant. "(Borges)

When Alexander of Macedon conquered and pillaged much of the known world over two thousand years ago, he claimed that he did so to spread 'democracy.'

by c l basile January 21, 2004

democracy

A form of government which looks good on paper, but in practice, really sucks.

Ha! You say democracy like its a good thing!

by Jackie, IQ 140 September 25, 2005

democracy

An electoral type of government in which the person who has the majority of the popular vote takes office.

The united states is becoming an oligarchy although it professes to be a democracy.

by easy e February 3, 2003

democracy

worship of jackals by jackasses

united states of america

by chino December 10, 2003

democracy

(in britain) Form of government in which only the views of minorities are considered valid. The majority opinion is disregarded as inherently prejudiced.

Fox hunting, asylum, "Tony Martin's Law", the Euro and many, many more...

by Walkin Dude January 27, 2004