Bayard Rustin

If we desire a society of peace, then we cannot achieve such a society through violence. If we desire a society without discrimination, then we must not discriminate against anyone in the process of building this society. If we desire a society that is democratic, then democracy must become a means as well as an end.

American Leader

Nelson Mandela

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.

South African Statesman

George W. Bush

America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman.

American President

Robert Kennedy

No one needs to tell me about the importance of the free press in a democratic society or about the essential role a newspaper can play in its community.

American Politician

Fiona Barton

A lot of people think journalists are criminals, and there are some who haven't helped us. But the media is essential for democratic society.

English Journalist

Jose Manuel Barroso

Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong.

Portuguese Politician

Cynthia P. Schneider

A free and democratic Arab world aligns with America's security interests.

American Diplomat

Ian Lustick

Peacemaking and democratic state-building require blood and magic.

American Historian

John Bruton

The E.U. is the world's fastest growing democratic body.

Irish Politician

Malala Yousafzai

Pakistan is a peace-loving, democratic country.

Pakistani Activist

Understand that 'democratic' refers to systems where citizens have power through voting.

Political Systems

'Democratic' contrasts with authoritarian; here, majority rule is key.

Not Authoritarian

It suggests a leadership that values everyone's input equally.

Leadership Style

Implies decisions are made with broad involvement, not unilaterally.

Participatory Decision-Making

Relates specifically to the Democratic Party in the U.S., not democracy in general.

Specific Party

When capitalized, it always refers to the U.S. political party.

U.S. Political Context

Conveys a sense of fairness and equal treatment in a group or society.

Equality Emphasis

Used in everyday situations to indicate an inclusive and fair approach.

Beyond Politics

 democratic modus vivendi between the red shirts and the yellow shirts the nightmare scenario will be that each group can bring the other to a halt and the country becomes uncomfortable so when I think about where are we now the question I'm worrying about is are we entering a world where it's harder to be an autocracy but it's also harder to be a democracy

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 could complicate the entire process. More importantly, Madison felt that people's rights were already guaranteed through the democratic process, while adding extra provisions risked misinterpretation. And some feared that creating an explicit list of things the government can't do

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 Its damage to democratic institutions would be long lasting. In all likelihood, there were both Democrats and Republicans who knew that the anti-communist purges were deeply unjust but feared that directly opposing them would hurt their careers.

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 One thing the world needs, one thing this country desperately needs is a better way of conducting our political debates. We need to rediscover the lost art of democratic argument.

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 Ancient Greece's artistry, regard for heroes, and democratic rule left a considerable impression on world history. With contributions that lasted for millennia,

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 not to shoot, not to kill, not to destroy, but to stop those who would do evil, to protect the vulnerable, to defend democratic values,