Democracy or Republic?

I’ve looked at this question before, but not with such a strict focus. And, when you actually start to think about it, the two-party system of politics spells out the same conflict as clearly as the names of the parties:

Democrats and Republicans

Is it any wonder that they are at such loggerheads with each other?

Which side will win? Or will they repeat what happened to Rome and become an Empire?

Watch this space.