I never understood why Americans think that they are the oldest democracy. I guesss cause that's what American children are taught from kindergarten. I think the actual claim is more like the U.S. is the longest living democracy, thanks to the Constitution or something like that. Now, as to what constitutes a democracy is a different story.
I guess that's why they say get 'em while they're young...
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Date: 2009-07-02 08:23 pm (UTC)I guesss cause that's what American children are taught from kindergarten. I think the actual claim is more like the U.S. is the longest living democracy, thanks to the Constitution or something like that. Now, as to what constitutes a democracy is a different story.
I guess that's why they say get 'em while they're young...