For a democracy to work, the people out of power have to believe that they may have a chance to return to power. The people in power have to believe that at some future date they might lose power. Otherwise, the people in power can prosecute and ignore those out of power, and the people out of power can’t see a way that they will ever win a future election.
What we are witnessing is the potential end of democracy. The Supreme Court allows any amount of money to be spent on campaigns, permitting billionaires to buy elections. Deep fakes and media ownership allow people who control the media to slant the news and lie with impunity. Gerrymandering and election rule changes predetermine election outcomes. Prosecution of “enemies” eliminates future opponents. A culture of fair play collapses and procedural safeguards are eliminated.
It is not looking good.
Yet, we still have love!
ReplyDeleteYes, I still remember the slogan from the 60s: "Make tender and awkward sexual advances, not war."
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