Democratic republics vs 'mob rule'

[demi-conservative]

What is the difference between 'mob rule' and 'rule by the people'? Aren't they exactly the same?

[Joel]

What is the difference between 'mob rule' and 'rule by the people'? Aren't they exactly the same?

[demi-conservative]

What is this supposed to amount to? 'It's possible that the people restrain themselves, but usually they don't'?

[Joel]

What is this supposed to amount to? 'It's possible that the people restrain themselves, but usually they don't'?

You're wanting a summary of those quotes?
History shows that democracies (including "republican" governments) tend to increase their power and oppress people.
Rule by "the people" is a misnomer. It's always some

[demi-conservative]

Rule by "the people" is a misnomer. It's always some

Guarding against the 'tyranny of the majority' means preventing the majority from ruling. That's how you get representatives who at the same time are supposed to prevent mob rule, but not be faithless electors.