definition... not sure which one you're using, must be some commie lefty book. Joe | 3.30.10 @ 8:35AM I would also like to add that not one time EVER in the Declaration of Independence or the Bill of Rights is Democracy MENTIONED... only Republic. I blame this apparent ignorance on our schools, and I blame you spineless cowards for not standing up for what is right, even when you stand alone... it's called INTEGRITY. Dolores | 11.7.09 @ 9:13AM August P. Hinton Sr | 11.18.09 @ 3:57AM I whole heartedly agree This is a republic, and I pledge allegiance to the flag of theUnited States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, not Obama,though he seems to think that since he became president he is a god. I pray for the sake of the republic that his days in office may be few. I agree with him we need some changes and those who exploit the so called little man for excess profits have to be dealt with. But that can be done by we the people and not by some ego maniacs that are willing to pervert the constituion of these onceUnited States! pickiemagee | 1.18.10 @ 2:29AM it is we the people,that will take care of things,they have to come out of the house at some time!he's not legal an with ken like raila odinga,he is rushing thing through fast with the help of his brown shirt thugs cause they don't