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We have (or had) what's called a representative democracy, Major B; a combination of a republic with democratic elements.

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Of course, with Trumpers merely extending the Establishment Republican Corporate Family Values of Oligarchy and Militarism, and since politicians now represent Oligarchs First, not the People, we really don't have either a republic or a democracy now.

We have a Fascist state; a far rwing political movement of populist nationalist racist authoritarians led by a Cult Leader who is funded by billionaires.

Just like the Good Ol' original America Firsters who supported Nazism in Germany and the US... so same as now.

#14 | Posted by ScottS

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a nonpartisan agency respected by both parties for providing independent budget analysis. The federal deficit is driven by a combination of factors: rising spending on programs like Social Security, Medicare, and interest on the debt, as well as tax policy choices[1][2]. Both parties have contributed to these trends over the years.

Regarding mass deportations, multiple economic studies show they would actually shrink the economy and cost the government hundreds of billions of dollars, not save trillions[3][4]. Immigrants, including undocumented workers, contribute significantly to the labor force and economic growth[5]. Mass deportation would lead to labor shortages, higher prices, and a smaller GDP[3][4].

On poverty, research shows that targeted government aid, like the expanded child tax credit, has helped cut poverty rates dramatically in recent years[6]. The idea that helping people in need traps them in poverty isn't supported by the data; in fact, immigrant poverty rates fall faster than those of U.S.-born citizens as they gain a foothold in the economy[7].

Both parties have different approaches to spending and poverty, but the evidence doesn't support the claim that one side simply wants to give "free stuff" while the other only offers opportunity. The reality is more complex, and effective policy usually requires a mix of support and opportunity.

[1] bipartisanpolicy.org
[2] fiscaldata.treasury.gov
[3] www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org
[4] www.bakerinstitute.org
[5] www.migrationpolicy.org
[6] www.nytimes.com
[7] www.bls.gov
[8] www.heritage.org
[9] inequality.stanford.edu
[10] www.pgpf.org

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