Swamypville's Ask the Politically Correct!

Question: What are the definitions for Constitutional Republic, Democracy, Oligarchy/Plutocracy, Dictatorship and Monarchy?

Politically Correct Resolution:

Constitutional Republic! (Representative Democracy) (Wikipedia)

A Constitutional Republic is a state, where the head of state and other officials are representatives of the people and must govern according to existing constitutional law that limits the government's power over all of its citizens. In that the head of the state is elected, it is a republic and not a monarchy.

In a constitutional republic, executive, legislative, and judicial powers are separated into distinct branches.

The fact that a constitution exists that limits the government's power makes that state constitutional. That the head of state and other officials are chosen by election, rather than inheriting their positions and that their decisions are subject to judicial review, makes the state a republic.

The greatest example of a Constitutional Republic WAS the old United States of America!

Democracy!

Democracy is a form of government in which all citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law.

The greatest example was Ancient Greece!

CURRENTLY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC AND NOT A DEMOCRACY AS OUR LEADERS LEAD US TO BELIEVE!

Oligarchy/Plutocracy!

Oligarchy/Plutocracy is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people. These people could be distinguished by royalty, wealth, family ties, corporate, or military control. Such states are often controlled by a few prominent families who pass their influence from one generation to the next.

Plutocracy is rule by the wealthy, or (power provided by wealth). The combination of both plutocracy and oligarchy is called plutarchy.

The greatest example of an Oligarchy/Plutocracy was the old Soviet Union Communism! It still is.

Dictatorship!

A dictatorship is defined as an autocratic form of government in which the government is ruled by an individual, the dictator.

It is a government controlled by one person, or a small group of people. In this form of government the power rests entirely on the person or group of people, and can be obtained by force or by inheritance. The dictator, may also take away much, if not all, of the people's freedom. In contemporary usage, dictatorship refers to an autocratic form of absolute rule by leadership unrestricted by law, constitutions, or other social and political factors within the state.

Dictatorship remains a relatively common phenomenon. (Cuba, Venezuela, Iran, North Korea, Libya etc.)

The greatest example of a Dictatorship was the Roman Empire!

Monarchy!

A monarchy is a form of government in which all political power is passed down to an individual (usually hereditary) known as a monarch ("single ruler"), king or queen.

Historically, the notion of monarchy may emerge under different circumstances. It may grow out of tribal kingship, and the office of monarch (kings) becoming typically hereditary, resulting in successive dynasties or "houses", especially when the leader is wise and able enough to lead

WHICH OF THE ABOVE WILL THE UNITED STATES EVENTUALLY BECOME?

Archaic word for today: Banker.

Politically correct Definition: Avarice monetary manipulating acquisition expert.

Letters/words/terms that will not be included in the International Dictionary of Political Correctness: (Determined to be derogatory) (Only the use by those within the same ethnic group will be tolerated)

THE FOLLOWING TERMS ARE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREJUDICIAL AWARENESS!

CAMEL JOCKEY!

A slur against people of Middle Eastern descent.

CBCD!

Canadian Born Confused Desi - Similar to ABCD, but used for Canadian born South Asians who are confused about their cultural identity.

CELESTIAL!

A race specific term used to describe Chinese immigrants in the U.S., Canada and Australia in the 19th century.

CHARLIE!

A mild derogatory term used to refer to white people as a collective oppressor group. Also, a slang term used by American troops as a term for Vietnamese guerrillas.

CHEESE EATING SURRENDER MONKEY!

A french person (being politically correct) from the percieved proclivity of the French to surrender.

CHEE-CHEE!

An Anglo-Indian or Eurasian half caste (from Hindu for literally, dirt).

CHING CHONG!

Mocking the language of or a person of perceived Chinese or East Asian descent.

CHINK/CHINKY!

Used to refer to people of perceived Chinese descent and by extension for other East Asians.

Politicians are Nimble! By Ollie Owl

The Politicians are nimble, The Politicians are quick; The Politicians all perform, Their magic tax payer trick;

The Politicians scheme high, The Politicians scheme low, The Politicians scheme some more, Then watch their bank account grow;

You're the Poet!

Fill in the below blanks with the following words or use your own words!

Ahead, Albatross, alone, bar, be, bell, cross, dare deck, dread, far, ghosts, home, lashed, light, night, play, posts, respect, sea, splashed, stays, spurn, there, well, yearn.

Ship of Memories! By L. Don Oliver

I see the ships, upon the ; As they race, to cross the ; Full sails, billowing briskly __; No sailors regret, for those who ; Phosphorus waves, gently being _; Flowering Main, pleading to be _; Disciplined crew, upon the _; The valorous ones, that I _; Never an all night in, they're ; With their thoughts, drifting _; Eight peals of the ships _; signalling that, all is _; Lightening flashing, in the ; Scaring the darkness, into __; Flickering lanterns, upon their ; Dancing shadows, of wandering ___; White horses building, a storm ; Ship ahull, awaiting the __; A tempest line, they must ; Upon the bow resting, an _; In the ocean, the dolphins _; Out where, King Neptune ; Following winds, prayers not to __; Homeward bound, every sailor's ; Brave souls, venture out to _; That is who, I wish to ;

Previous Poem.

The Miracle of Life! By L. Don Oliver

Thunder chasing the lightening, As it streaks across the sky; Rain falling upon its sustenance, So that it will never die;

The sun's rays dancing through the raindrops, The storms clouds begin to clear; Through the magic that comes from on high, A beautiful rainbow wondrously appears;

Water trickling down the mountain, To the rivers flowing far below; We marvel at the glorious miracle, That Nature has chosen to bestow;

Although we are just mere mortals, Upon this place called earth; We are blessed with the wisdom, To witness its rebirth;

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Grid Lock - What the Government REALLY Wants! By Ollie Owl

G overment feels they are great, R unning the big, big show; I nterference they want not, D aring the People to know;

L aymen they need not apply, O nly the elitists will reign; C aring not what the people think, K owtowing to special interest's claim;

Swampyville Nursery Rhymes!

You're the Poet!

Fill in the below blanks with the following words or use your own words.

Appears, Below, Bestow, clear, die, Earth, rebirth, sky.

The Miracle of Life! By L. Don Oliver

Thunder chasing the lightening, As it streaks across the ; Rain falling upon its sustenance, So that it will never ;

The sun's rays dancing through the raindrops, The storms clouds begin to __; Through the magic that comes from on high, A beautiful rainbow suddenly __;

Streams trailing down the mountain, To the rivers gathering far __; We marvel at the occurring miracle, That Nature has chosen to ___;

For we are just mere mortals, Upon this place called __; We are blessed with the wisdom, To witness its __;

Previous Poem!

The Coin! By L. Don Oliver

Hearing the mourning of a train, before it rounded the bend; Standing next to the tracks, waiting for it to descend;

Walking up to the tracks, placing a nickel upon the rail; Raising up to a straight position, then hauling my teen age tail;

The engineer blows his whistle, waves as he goes flying by; hoping to find the errant nickel, I will give it a yeoman's try;

Finally finding the nickel, mashed to a large flat, It was my last nickel, why did I do that;

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Placebo Health Care! By Ollie Owl

The Physician has a diploma, To show to the fool; One that he got, From an "Online" school;

Granny was in an accident, The government said, "What the Heck"; Give her a couple of placebos, To mend her broken neck;

(Chorus)

The government loves, Placebos, Placebos, The government loves, Placebo Meds; The government loves, Placebos, Placebos, The government loves, Placebo Meds;

The old man was starving, Sick and lying in bed; In need of an emergency operation, or he would be dead;

He went to a doctor, Before it was too late, The doctor informed him, There was a three year wait;

(Chorus)

The government loves, Placebos, Placebos, The government loves, Placebo Meds; The government loves, Placebos, Placebos, The government loves, Placebo Meds;

Scheduled an appointment a year ago, With a Medical Assistant named Bee; It was rescheduled for another year, With a Medical Assistant named Cee;

I have Health Insurance, The premiums once were low; The costs have tripled, Now that the government is running the show;

(Chorus)

The government loves, Placebos, Placebos, The government loves, Placebo Meds; The government loves, Placebos, Placebos, The government loves, Placebo Meds;

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Any Politician caught using Common Sense will be banished from their Party!

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You're the Poet!

Fill in the below blanks with the following words or use your own words.

Bend, by, descend, flat, rail, tail, that, try.

The Coin! By L. Don Oliver

Hearing the mourning of a train, before it rounded the _; Standing next to the tracks, waiting for it to __;

Walking up to the tracks, placing a nickel upon the _; Raising up to an erect position, then hauling my teen age _;

The engineer blows his whistle, waves as he goes flying ; hoping to find the errant nickel, I will give it a yeoman's __;

Finally finding the nickel, mashed to a large _, It was my last nickel, why did I do _;

Previous Poem!

Sunset of Our Being! By L. Don Oliver

The Sunset of Our Being, It is nearly at it's high; The memories from yesterday, Is tomorrow's sad goodbye;

Dreams dared to be dreamed, Alas, will never come true; Those dreams have been destroyed, By the avarice's cunning hue;

When twilight meets the night, The dreams we use to share; They will all become passe, For those who didn't care;

That day will eventually dawn, The Sunset of Our Being is nigh; When it will be too late to say, Where, Oh! Where, was I;

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The Hunt by L. Don Oliver

My abduction from reality, By an unforeseen force; Abhorrent desires instilled, Upon my selfish course;

Tracking unsuspecting prey, Pursuing through its domain; Eventing upon its misery, With eternal sleep via pain;

Desirous of a trophy prize, Reluctance to devour at all; Extolling that creatures head, When mounted upon my wall;

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The Political Bluffits! By Ollie Owl

The Political Bluffits, Sat on their don't touch its, Checking their bank account display; Along came an insider, Who gave them another exciter, To steal more tax money away;

Swampyville Nursery Rhymes!