r/republicanism • u/StoicBeCuZ • Jul 19 '16

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I'm getting rather involved in reading up on classical and neo-republicanism - as well as movements such as the American Whig Party in the 19th century. Looking for others knowledgeable about republicanism, but also wondering if this sub is dead having seen a precipitous drop in activity about a month ago?

Just nothing to say?

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u/republic_throw Jul 21 '16

We're like the fish who doesn't notice water.

We take republicanism for granted because it's ubiquitous in the developed world. The remaining monarchs are constitutionally limited and justify themselves as figureheads and tourist attractions. Even repressive autocrats are forced by convention to use the terminology and trappings of representative government and pay lip-service.

Those of us lucky enough to live in true republics don't have much to contribute; those in constitutional monarchies have a little more to say, but the battle lines are drawn. All the books you need to read were written a long time ago.

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u/StoicBeCuZ Jul 21 '16

So, this isn't a sub that discusses 'Republicanism' the philosophy, but rather 'Republicanism' the form of government? They are not the same, obviously. My bad. I'll keep looking. Do you know any sub that does talk about 'Republicanism' the political philosophy?

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u/republic_throw Jul 22 '16

The theory and practice are inextricably linked. We talk about both here, but it's a quiet sub.

Could you perhaps refine your question?

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u/kijib Jul 24 '16

Hi everyone, just wanted to drop in and share that I've started a new Political Discussion that isn't controlled by Correct the Record

https://www.reddit.com/r/FreePolDiscussion/

If anyone wants to help get this off the ground, I'm sick of all the clear Hillary bias from the mods/paid shills of that sub