There are Different Types of Tyranny Fact
There is a type of tyranny for at least every type of government. When special interests are favored over the general will and the rule of the law, it is a type of tyranny.
Facts
A Fact is a thing that is indisputably the case and is typically proven through evidence. If science, logic, and citation can prove something is true, then it gets labeled fact. If one or more parts of a statement are false, then it should be categorized a myth (all half-truths are myths). Some truth has grey areas, others like “Lincoln was a Republican” are a matter of record. You’ll find both types below, and when we use philosophical arguments that employ logic and reason, it will be noted.
Below is a list of factoids we have rated as “facts”. If you think you can prove any of the facts below to not be true, please let us know in the comments. All input will be considered. See our list of myths here. Learn more about what is a fact?
Democracy is a Form of Government Where Power Originates With the Citizens Fact
Democracy is a form of government where power originates with the citizens, the citizens then either rule directly or delegate power to representatives.
Oligarchy is a Form of Government Where Monied Interests Rule Fact
Oligarchy is a classical form of government in which wealthy monied interests rule (dictate the laws) rather than the people or their representatives.
Getting Rid of the Estate Tax Would Increase the Wealth Gap Fact
The estate tax (“death tax”) is one of the taxes preventing an unsustainable wealth gap; eliminating the estate tax would increase the wealth gap.
RT is Russian State TV For Non-Russian Audiences Fact
RT, which originally stood for Russia Today, is Russian State TV designed for non-Russian audiences.
There are More than Four States of Matter Fact
The classical states of matter observable in every day life are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma, but there are many other known states of matter.
Russia Interfered with the 2016 U.S. Election Fact
There is a high degree of certainty that Russia ordered an influence campaign in 2016 to undermine public faith in the US democratic process and the sway the election.
People Tend to Act Out of Perceived Self Interest Fact
It isn’t true that everyone acts out of self interest, but generally people tend to act out of perceived self interest and “moral sentiment.”
We Drink the Same Water that Socrates, Jesus, and Buddha Drank Fact
Water is continuously mixed and recycled, so the odds are in favor of us sharing at least some molecules of it with Socrates, Jesus, Buddha, or anyone from past eras.
Despite the Red-State Blue-State Split, America is Rather Purple Fact
Despite the Red-State Blue-State split of the two-party system (between city and rural regions), America is rather purple (meaning all regions have a mix of voters).