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  4. DV PowerBall & MegaMillions for Friday, 9/29 and Saturday, 9/30

    in DV Weekly Powerballs.

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    TERMS for Weekly MegaMillion & Powerball Entries

     

    1. Pool(s) is (are) open to identifiable/registered DV MEMBERS ONLY (Sorry, no extended family or friends... or Lopsters, as they are not allowed in the regular forums, and therefore cannot comply with the rules). 
    2. One SET of numbers per ENTRANT per POST per FAMILY (Multiple members in a family may participate under ONE ENTRANT ONLY).  (Please select CASH OPTION when purchasing numbers/ticket).  Annuity tickets will not be disqualified and will be factored accordingly if determined a winner, but our preferred intent is for the lump sum payout.
    3. A DV Member may purchase and post up to ONE ticket for ANOTHER DV Member (except Lopsters), with that member's acknowledgement and consent.
    4. ONE SHARE per entrant of any winnings of the JACKPOT (CASH OPTION!!!) only (Approx. $100 million minimum drawing)
    5. Winning ticket/entrant agrees to share EQUALLY with ALL qualified entrants in this thread.
    6. Qualified entrants must have numbers/entry posted prior to drawing date/time.
    7. Qualified entrants must have a physical ticket to present upon winning, to prove their pledged participation.  HOLD onto your "LOSING" ticket.  Take a picture of your "LOSING" ticket as a possible backup verification.
    8. Winning entrant is responsible for ALL communication with, and coordination of, winning shareholders immediately after the drawing.
    9. ALL winning participants/shareholders agree to respect and abide to the PRIVACY terms of the WINNER.  Disclosure of identity of winning entrant is sole discretion of winner.  This is for the security and safety of all.
    10. Winning shares will be dispersed upon final consensus and WRITTEN AGREEMENT, guaranteeing individual preferences, privacy and security.
    11. By posting your pledged ticket/numbers in the thread(s), YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS POSTED ABOVE.
    12. The following has been added to the rules as of 9/17/2016 to clarify a question about participation:

    13. NEW RULE!  Ticket/numbers entered into THIS DV POOL are for this pool exclusively.  It may not be entered into other pools.  Its entry into the DV POOL is time-stamped as verified by the post, and acknowledged by the entrant that it is exclusive to DV.  Should it be found that the WINNING TICKET is entered into multiple pools, WE will claim that ticket as the WINNER for the DV POOL EXCLUSIVELY,  irrespective of the time-stamp of other pools.  Should another pool have a similar rule, or no rule to this regard, the time-stamp may be an effective qualifier if necessary to determine the participant's intent, as well as order of participation.

     

    $100M Minimum is waived for both drawings.

     

     

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  23. NOTHING YOU SEE HERE IS REAL

    in Politics, 2nd Amendment (Gun Control)

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    1 hour ago, caddieman said:

    That is elected by democratic means. 

    https://www.diffen.com/difference/Democracy_vs_Republic

     

    The key difference between a democracy and a republic lies in the limits placed on government by the law, which has implications for minority rights. Both forms of government tend to use a representational system — i.e., citizens vote to elect politicians to represent their interests and form the government. In a republic, a constitution or charter of rights protects certain inalienable rights that cannot be taken away by the government, even if it has been elected by a majority of voters. In a "pure democracy," the majority is not restrained in this way and can impose its will on the minority.

    Most modern nations—including the United States—are democratic republics with a constitution, which can be amended by a popularly elected government. This comparison therefore contrasts the form of government in most countries today with a theoretical construct of a "pure democracy", mainly to highlight the features of a republic.

    Comparison chart

     
    Democracy versus Republic comparison chart
      Democracy Republic
    Philosophy In a democracy, the community of people are considered to hold power over how they are governed. Kings and tyrants are seen as threats to the innate rights of the people. As such, all eligible citizens get equal say in decisions.

    Republics are in opposition to rulership by a single person. All eligible citizens get equal say in decisions through elected representatives. Unalienable rights of individuals are protected by law to safeguard against a majority abusing the minority

     

    Definition Rule by majority. In a democracy, an individual, and any group of individuals composing any minority, have no protection against the power of the majority. In variations, people may also elect representatives.

    A republic is similar to a representative democracy except it has a written constitution of basic rights that protect the minority from being completely unrepresented or abused by the majority.

     

    Political System Democratic. [Note: this is not meant as a reference to a Democratic Party.]

    Republican. [Note: this is not meant as a reference to a Republican Party.]

     

    Social Structure Democracies are meant to resist separation by class, politically or economically. Class distinctions can become pronounced, however, due to capitalist society. Varies from state to state.

    Republics are meant to resist separations by class, politically or economically. Class distinctions can become pronounced, however, due to capitalist society. Varies from state to state.

    Economic System

    Democracies tend to be free-market economies.

     

    Policies that govern economics are chosen by the voters (or their elected representatives in a representative democracy). Usually capitalist or Keynesian.

     

    		Republics are almost always free-market economies. Policies that govern economics are voted on by the people's representatives. Usually capitalist or Keynesian.
    Religion Generally, freedom of religion is permitted, although a majority faction may limit religious freedom for a minority faction.

    Generally, freedom of religion is permitted, especially insofar as there is a constitutional prohibition on interfering with freedom of religion.

     

    Free Choice Individuals may make decisions for themselves except insofar as a majority faction has limited individuals.

    Individuals may make decisions for themselves, especially insofar as there is a constitutional prohibition on interfering with freedom of choice.

     

    Key Elements

    Free elections. Suffrage. Majority Rule.

     

    Free elections. Constitution. Suffrage. Individual rights.

     

    Private Property Generally, private property is permitted, although a majority faction may place limits on property rights.

    Generally, private property is permitted, especially insofar as there is a constitutional prohibition on interfering with property rights.

     

    Discrimination In theory, all citizens have an equal say and so are treated equally. However, often allows for the tyranny of the majority over the minority.

    In theory, all citizens have an equal say and so are treated equally by the government, especially insofar as there is a constitutional prohibition on government discrimination.

     

    Modern Examples

    More than half of the world, including the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, etc. The United Kingdom is an example of a democratic country that is not a republic, since it has a monarch.

     

    		The United States of America is a constitutional democratic republic.
    Variations

    Direct democracy, parliamentary democracy, representative democracy, presidential democracy.

     

    		Democratic republics, Constitutional republics.
    Constraints on the government No; the majority can impose its will on the minority. Yes; the majority cannot take away certain inalienable rights.
    Way of Change

    Voting.

    Voting.

     

    Famous Examples Ancient Athens (Greece), Switzerland (13th century) Rome, France, United States Of America, Ireland, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Italy
    Sovereignty is held by the whole population (as a group) the people (individuals)
    Common confusion in the USA People commonly confuse direct democracy with representative democracy. The US officially has a representative style, though many have suggested the US is closer to an oligarchy or plutocracy. The US is actually a democratic republic. It is governed by rule of law. The elected are bound by oath to the written governing limits (i.e. constitution) yet vote "together" and create laws to address concerns of the represented in a democratic way.
    Observation in practice

    People commonly confuse direct democracy with representative democracy. The US has a representative style. But the will of the people shouldn't easily decide to change the rules that limit power to the government.

     

    The U.S.A.'s Constitution defines the U.S. as a Republic, Article 4, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution. America's founders were wary of aristocracy and monarchy, and preferred a democratic republic.

     

    History Originated and evolved in ancient Athens during the 5th century. Numerous important reforms were made by the leader Solon and then Cleisthenes. Greek democracy was ended in 322BC by Macedon. Originated in Rome in 509BC (to 27BC), after a period of oppressive kings. Copying a bit from the Greek leader, Solon, Rome's leaders created laws ("The Twelve Tables") and a republican system with a Senate, Consul, and courts.
    Key Proponents Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Noah Webster, Solon, Cleisthenes, Karl Marx Cicero, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison.
    View of war Depends on the majority opinion. Constitutional republics rarely wage war against one another, and they especially eschew war when a condition of free trade exists between them.

    Disadva

    ntages

    Majorities can abuse minorities.

    constant debates, deadlocks

     

     

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