Actually you are right... It was initially set up as a republic...
I see we have really shifted through liberalism to the far left... some people have no idea how far we have shifted, unless they read how things were and what people said only 100 years ago. It would shock you to think someone would make a statement they did, and during this time would be very offensive, but this nation had different goals and morals than today.
Through liberalism, we have really slipped into more of a socialistic society. I mean my uncle and another friend of mine had separate discussions not too long ago about the exact same topic. And they are really liking the idea that in a sense if everyone goes and works they all get paid the same.
I just about died... But it is becoming more and more common place to think of these things because of our society and how it has lead us to think this way. Whether it be through education, politics, media, or the last movie they saw, these ideas would have been completely blaspheming our country and laws just a lifetime ago.
Today it is open-mindedness... and we are so dependent on government that every one making the same amount of money (to a certain degree) would solve the rich/poor division and poverty all together. It would give poor people hope (a delicious ride) and possible increase education and decrease crime.
Don't laugh... cause this is catching on like wildfire.... It goes right along with the popularity of going green and being spice.
