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[-] iii@mander.xyz 11 points 6 days ago

There's plenty of historical precedents of democratic countries becoming authocratic. The Weimar republic, for example.

[-] DandomRude@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago

That's right. And the US is well on its way. It is unfortunately almost an exact copy of historical events.

[-] iii@mander.xyz 7 points 6 days ago

Better make sure the capitol in DC has fire supression.

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