George Bush "America, the oldest democracy in the world' *FACEPALM*

Alright, we all know George Bush says some strange things, but I facepalmed at this, hardcore. I mean, his writers even goofed this up.

The Greeks invented democracy, and then there was (not 100% certain) United Kingdom, New Zealan, India... ect.

US Women's sufferage wasnt until the 20's, and Racial rights was in the 60's.

Did George W mean something else? Cause he botched that...

Alright, we all know George Bush says some strange things, but I facepalmed at this, hardcore. I mean, his writers even goofed this up.

The Greeks invented democracy, and then there was (not 100% certain) United Kingdom, New Zealan, India... ect.

US Women's sufferage wasnt until the 20's, and Racial was in the 60's.

Did George W mean something else? Cause he botched that...

Shmiity

First off, link?

Second, black males gained the right to vote in the 1800s

.....NO....JUST.....no

*EPIC FACEPALM*

I think by oldest, he means longest lasting.hokies1313

United States is to democracy as Stride is to gum.

I think by oldest, he means longest lasting.hokies1313

[QUOTE="hokies1313"]I think by oldest, he means longest lasting.THE_DRUGGIE

United States is to democracy as Stride is to gum.

[QUOTE="hokies1313"]I think by oldest, he means longest lasting.Ultima_5

The United States is the OLDEST Democracy; it's just not the first.CosmicSavant

No it isn't. In terms of age, the semi-democratic (ie only roman citizens could vote) Roman republic has that one. For full democracy (without woman vote) ancient athens has that one. The US isn't even as old as the Democracy part formed during the english civil war. There is also a few other ancient "democratic kingdoms" scatterd throughout history that lasted longer than >200 years.

Isnt Iceland is the oldest standing democracy?bugtrip

[QUOTE="CosmicSavant"]The United States is the OLDEST Democracy; it's just not the first.redwolf22

No it isn't. In terms of age, the semi-democratic (ie only roman citizens could vote) Roman republic has that one. For full democracy (without woman vote) ancient athens has that one. The US isn't even as old as the Democracy part formed during the english civil war. There is also a few other ancient "democratic kingdoms" scatterd throughout history that lasted longer than >200 years.

[QUOTE="hip-hop-cola2"] spend the military budget on getting eveybody wi-fi and a online voting system....god im so clever .....:)UnknownSniper65

[QUOTE="hokies1313"]I think by oldest, he means longest lasting.Ultima_5

The United States is the OLDEST Democracy; it's just not the first.CosmicSavant

[QUOTE="UnknownSniper65"][QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"]Well first off, I wouldn't necessarily call the U.S. a "democracy". But it does have the longest lasting government of its kind in today's world.swizz-the-gamer

and even better http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20democracy  :o

What is democracy?foolio_67

What is demo and  what is cracy?

[QUOTE="redwolf22"]

[QUOTE="CosmicSavant"]The United States is the OLDEST Democracy; it's just not the first.Dark__Link

No it isn't. In terms of age, the semi-democratic (ie only roman citizens could vote) Roman republic has that one. For full democracy (without woman vote) ancient athens has that one. The US isn't even as old as the Democracy part formed during the english civil war. There is also a few other ancient "democratic kingdoms" scatterd throughout history that lasted longer than >200 years.

San Marino is the oldest sovereign state and constitutional republic in the world, having been founded on 3 September 301 by Marinus of Rab, a Christianstonemason fleeing the religious persecution of Roman EmperorDiocletian. San Marino's constitution of 1600 is the world's oldest constitution still in effect. :|

Meh thats nothing compared to a president that says humanity has been here for 20-25 centuries... :S, god our president should just... omg..., guess the character...-KinGz-

[QUOTE="Shmiity"]

Alright, we all know George Bush says some strange things, but I facepalmed at this, hardcore. I mean, his writers even goofed this up.

The Greeks invented democracy, and then there was (not 100% certain) United Kingdom, New Zealan, India... ect.

US Women's sufferage wasnt until the 20's, and Racial was in the 60's.

Did George W mean something else? Cause he botched that...

dave123321

[QUOTE="hokies1313"]I think by oldest, he means longest lasting.Ultima_5

First off, link?

Second, black males gained the right to vote in the 1800s

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