A Red Girl in a Blue World - Ep. 3 | Republic vs. Democracy

Ep. 3 | Republic vs. Democracy

02/24/22 • 37 min

Preserving America's democracy seems to be a top priority for conservatives and liberals alike, and many who fall in between. And there wouldn't be anything wrong with that– if America was actually a democracy. The reality is, the United States is a republic, a fact many forget or may never have learned. Why does this matter? What's the difference between a democracy and republic? Why was the United States built as a republic, and what does this mean for Americans? The Red Girl teams up with Ryan Goke, host of "Between the Liars", a debate-style political podcast centered around current events, to unpack the importance of these questions and more. Join the Red Girl as she examines one of the most basic and misunderstood principles of our government.
Between the Liars Instagram: @between_the_liars
https://www.phoenix.k12.or.us/cms/lib/OR50000021/Centricity/Domain/1172/apol%20Distinguishing%20DemocracyRepublic.pdf

https://www.diffen.com/difference/Democracy_vs_Republic

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/education/student-resources/undergraduate/documents/social_studies_key_terms_for_texes_exam.pdf

https://www.diffen.com/difference/Democracy_vs_Republic

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/education/student-resources/undergraduate/documents/social_studies_key_terms_for_texes_exam.pdf

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In this second episode of "A Red Girl in a Blue World", the Red Girl invites her sister to join her in a discussion about the view of conservatives generally upheld in society, and why that view is a misinterpretation of conservative principles and leads to misconceptions about the people who hold them. They dive into the media's influence on this understanding and how you can attempt to withstand and refute these misconceptions. These two incorporate their own personal experiences into the conversation, delving into why conservative beliefs are often misunderstood and taken out of context. So, why do conservatives get a bad rep and what can we do about it? Come listen to this week's episode of "A Red Girl in a Blue World" to find out!
Article/Website Links:
https://mikejohnson.house.gov/7-core-principles-of-conservatism/

https://www.projectveritas.com/about/

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http://www.jeffersonreview.com/2011/09/what-is-individual-freedom/

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/us-national-parks-closed-coronavirus-wellness/index.html

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29004540/coronavirus-stopped-basketball-america

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-03/paddle-boarder-arrested-in-malibu-after-flouting-coronavirus-closures

https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-skatepark-sand-dirtbikes-social-distancing