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.

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    convicted traitor who openly said he’s gonna abolish democracy.

    Whoa whoa whoa, buddy. Accused traitor, serial sexual predator (aka rapist) and convicted felon who openly said he’s gonna abolish democracy.

    See? He got elected before he could be tried, so he’s not that bad … or something.