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So, two cheers for Democracy: one because it admits variety and two because it permits criticism.

I always say the strength of democracy lies in criticism. If there is no criticism, that means there is no democracy. And if you want to grow, you must invite criticism. And I want to grow; I want to invite criticism.

Democracy... is a charming form of government, full of variety and disorder; and dispensing a sort of equality to equals and unequals alike.

The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion.

One could always do more, faster and cleverer, but democracy has its own rhythm.

Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them.

It is almost universally felt that when we call a country democratic we are praising it; consequently, the defenders of every kind of regime claim that it is a democracy, and fear that they might have to stop using the word if it were tied down to any one meaning.

Democracy for us tends to be has to do with who shouts the loudest!

I have such respect for 'Democracy Now!'