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Democracy Quote by Rush Limbaugh

“Let's pretend six people live in your house. And you propose that only four people get to eat every day, and you put it to a vote. If four people vote that only four people get to eat, two people don't, that prevails. That's what a democracy is. It's strictly majority-minority rule.” quote by Rush Limbaugh
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“Let's pretend six people live in your house. And you propose that only four people get to eat every day, and you put it to a vote. If four people vote that only four people get to eat, two people don't, that prevails. That's what a democracy is. It's strictly majority-minority rule.”

Rush Limbaugh

About This Quote

Source Radio Show: The Rush Limbaugh Show, 2005

The speaker illustrates democracy as a simple majority rule that can marginalize minorities, using a hypothetical voting scenario.

In simple terms: Democracy can be just majority rule, ignoring minorities.

Key Takeaway

Consider protections for minorities in democratic systems.

Themes

politics ethics governance

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • policy making
  • community decisions

Key Concepts

majority rule minority rights voting theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can minorities be protected?
  • What safeguards exist against tyranny of the majority?
A Different Perspective

Oversimplifies democracy, ignoring checks and balances.

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