A republic is a state or country that is not led by a hereditary monarch, where the people of that state or country (or at least a part of that people) have impact on its government. The detailed organization of republics' governments can vary widely.
In political theory, Democracy describes a small number of related forms of government and also a political philosophy. A common feature of democracy as currently understood and practiced is competitive elections. Competitive elections are usually seen to require freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and some degree of rule of law. Civilian control of the military is often seen as necessary to prevent military dictatorship and interference with political affairs. In some countries, democracy is based on the philosophical principle of equal rights.
Majority rule is a major principle of democracy, though many democratic systems do not adhere to this strictly - representative democracy is more common than direct democracy, and minority rights are often protected from what is sometimes called "the tyranny of the majority".
Majority rule is a major principle of democracy, though many democratic systems do not adhere to this strictly - representative democracy is more common than direct democracy, and minority rights are often protected from what is sometimes called "the tyranny of the majority".
Very interesting reading for a Thursday.
El supremo de NM is in town for the rest of the business week, so tonight we went to Adesso for dinner. It's a nice little Italian BYOB around the corner from me. I can't wait to take a date there! And no, el supremo does NOT count as a date.....you bastages.
Here's the tile design they have on the wall. Very nicely done.
Here's Kristi, our waitress, and the chef, who ran away and hid in the kitchen before I could get his name.
El supremo had pasta with a pesto sauce (and some green beans). He liked it except for the green beans.
This was my dish: lasagna. But it had something like three kinds of meat in it. Awesome!! I also had the caramelized onion soup....mmmmmm.
Stephanie Izard won the first week of Top Chef!!! Whoo-hoo!!!
3 comments:
you know...that mosaic on their wall would make a very nice design on your new bathroom floor...
Hey Bee that's a great idea!
I could be a very nice date if you'd just let mew where that nice cocktail dress I bought.
That is a good idea bee. It's very intricate....maybe the same basic idea though would work...hmmmm.
You need a hell'uv-a-lot more than a nice cocktail dress to be a good date el supremo. And don't joke about that stuff in my neighborhood!!
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