I always find it interesting to listen US citizen answer "What would it take for you to not consider your country a democracy?" and admire the wide range of answers and denials.
Right, as if _this_ is straw that breaks the camel's back, and not the pile of hay the camel has been carrying for decades.
Many proudly and loudly claim the US is a "republic".
Right, as if _this_ is straw that breaks the camel's back, and not the pile of hay the camel has been carrying for decades.