He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.

I hate that I found this through Facebook, but it was an interesting read. There are quite a few parallels to the US situation.

I’m not saying this could happen in the US, there were a LOT of unlikely situations that lined up, and some risky decisions that went unopposed, but not everything has to be identical for things to get bad.

I say it’s worth a read.

The article warns that even the most well-intentioned constitutions can be vulnerable to manipulation. It emphasizes the importance of robust democratic institutions, political stability, and a vigilant citizenry to safeguard democracy.

  • @[email protected]English
    65•5 days ago

    Unfortunately, the very same playbook is used today almost everywhere, and it’s still working because the “centrists” and conservatives are too butthurt and stubborn to address the actual problems instead of playing the demagogues games.