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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    5 days ago

    History may not repeat, but it often rhymes. Hopefully American will avoid rhyming with this bit of history.