America Is NOT a Democracy: 25 Proofs from the Founders (Part 1) | 06-30-26

Are we a democracy? Absolutely not. In this first episode of a special Liberty Roundtable series, Sam Bushman breaks down exactly why America was founded as a constitutional republic and why the Founders deliberately rejected democracy as a form of government. Sparked by a conversation at the Braver Angels conference, Sam walks through the history, the founding documents, and 25 reasons the word "democracy" misrepresents everything the Founders built. Words matter, and getting this right is essential to preserving liberty for the next generation. Timestamps: 0:18 Introduction: Are we a democracy? A resounding no 1:03 The Braver Angels conference and what sparked this series 1:30 The conversation that made this episode necessary 6:16 Why even smart people get this wrong 7:04 30 years of study: how Sam came to understand the republic 8:07 The clear declaration: America is a constitutional republic, not a democracy 8:23 Why Sam came up with 25 proofs instead of 15 9:33 Your sacred role in the next 250 years of the republic 12:34 Segment 2: Breaking down the constitutional framework 21:42 Point 1: The Pledge of Allegiance says republic, not democracy 21:52 Point 2: Benjamin Franklin called it a republic 22:02 Point 3: The Constitution never uses the word democracy 23:00 Point 5: The Founders warned against pure democracy as mob rule 23:42 Point 6: God-given rights are not subject to majority vote 23:59 Point 7: The Constitution limits government power, not public opinion Call to Action: Share this broadcast with everyone you know. The republic can only be kept by people who understand what it is. Subscribe to Liberty Roundtable, leave a comment, and stay tuned for Part 2, where Sam continues through all 25 proofs. God save the constitutional republic.