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.

  • Franconian_Nomad@feddit.orgEnglish
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    5 days ago

    I read at the moment „The Berlin Diary“ by William L. Shirer.

    He was a journalist who was stationed in Berlin during the Nazi reign and documented their rise to power.

    I recommend it, it reads pretty easy and modern, despite the depressing topic.