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[–] -1 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

one of the faces of American exceptionalism

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago* (4 children)

    "America does one thing right" != "America does everything right". The courts are the only thing holding Trump in check right now. Whats going to put a check on a European trump?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    Separation of power still works with a populist leader when a strong constitution is in place.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    Then by all means, cede all of your power to the state. Good luck.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago* (1 child)

    You are right, I’m no theorist, but there is a reason it has mostly worked so far. And as if a coup for absolute power would stop at the grand jury. It is also only protected by „just“ another court.

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