Comment by ezst
2 days ago
> So the United States, once the world’s exemplary liberal democracy, is now a hybrid state combining a fascist leader and a liberal Constitution; but no, it has not fallen to fascism. And it will not.
That's some optimism right there.
> world’s exemplary liberal democracy
this has never been the case either, unless you're listening to USian television/movies
European, not accidentally, also mostly deliver the same, misleading, narrative.
And once Trump feels secure enough, he will also behead Congress, or at least many of its members. Maybe he wants to keep it as a convenient puppet show. Remember that this is just 1 year into his 2nd term. There is still much time for making things worse.