Faith in Democracy? A Conversation between Secretary Condoleezza Rice and Dr. Lerone Martin

May 8, 2023
In this interview, Secretary Condoleezza Rice discussed her role in shaping American foreign and public policy over the last generation; as well as about the prospects for democracy, at home and abroad, amid all the uncertainties of our current moment. She is interviewed by Dr. Lerone Martin, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Centennial Chair and Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University.

[@elizabethpeterson455]

America is a constitutional republic...Not a democracy. We have a constitution protecting the rights of individuals in their pursuits of education and a fair life.

[@marqueskitchen1765]

A constitutional republic is still a liberal democracy that in accordance with Enlightenment values.

[@thirdrockjul2224]

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[@user-ek1ue2ld2m]

If we have universal systèm please I plaid Mrs Rice as future président of Usa incha Allah. YESTERDAY I FOLLOW AN INTERVIEW IN WHICH SHE TALKSABOUT HUMAN BEING CONDITIONS AND VALUES PROMOTING BY HOOVER INSTITUTION. SUCH VALUES ARE DEFENDED BY OUR RELIGION AND CONSTITUTIONNAL LAW. BEST WISHES. ABABACAR SADIKH NIANG

[@galewatkins660]

Thanks for this conversation! I learned a lot from both speakers.

[@davidmoore7799]

I'm glad I watched, but I already knew her story and still cannot understand how her bona fides exculpate her and the war crimes are but a part. She fails to see how her primary religious influences (i.e. Niebhur, Keller) are white and are feeble interrogators of white Christian nationalism. Neibhur was King's inspiration for "Why We Can't Wait" after paternalistically appealing for more patience. I get the impression she, too, calls for patience.
I want to know why she felt a need to sit behind Brett Kavanaugh during the Capitol Hill hearing and has continued to laud him.
So many questions.

[@GordonGovens]

I would suggest that commenters on this forum take great care with the statements you write. Calling someone a war criminal is irresponsible. Calling anyone anything associated with the word "criminal" is unacceptable. Consistent with Dr. Rice's suggestion, can we not engage in civil discourse about our differences in opinion without ad hominem attacks?

[@seanmoran2743]

Their masters rule them and by extension us
(Oligarchs)

[@mercurusblastomus879]

What Democracy, this is a Republic.

[@markschafer8275]

War criminal

[@terencewinters2154]

She's lost her appeal with ai

[@khubza8999]

She never had an appeal. No conscience, either.

[@emilysutphin2590]

war criminal...pts should be ashamed