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“We’re a Republic, Not a Democracy”: The Pedantry That Shields Authoritarianism Debunking the Myth That “Republic” and “Democracy” Are Opposites—and Why That Distinction Matters

The “republic, not a democracy” argument is not civics—it’s a smokescreen for authoritarianism.
Here’s why the distinction is being weaponized, and what it reveals about our democratic crisis.
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/carlosrm...
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