Of course, I am referring to President Trump’s admiration for and embrace of Hungarian autocrat and outspoken champion of illiberal governance, Viktor Orbán.
Two thoughts, Hal. One is that this is a typical element of fascism (and I am not quick to use that description): trading freedoms for efficiency and effectiveness. Much has been written already about the Democrats making a mess of things in the big cities they govern. I agree and that’s provided fertile ground for Trump and Musk. The second is rhetorical, since I already know the answer: when Trump celebrates the unrestricted power of the federal - read federal executive - government, one has to wonder why congressional Republicans aren’t screaming about “states’ rights.” I guess that applies only where they want it to.
Two thoughts, Hal. One is that this is a typical element of fascism (and I am not quick to use that description): trading freedoms for efficiency and effectiveness. Much has been written already about the Democrats making a mess of things in the big cities they govern. I agree and that’s provided fertile ground for Trump and Musk. The second is rhetorical, since I already know the answer: when Trump celebrates the unrestricted power of the federal - read federal executive - government, one has to wonder why congressional Republicans aren’t screaming about “states’ rights.” I guess that applies only where they want it to.
It would also help if there was anyone in congress who believed strongly enough in preserving constitution to risk their relection chances and fight.
Do you think there is any hope for a constitutional USA?
Hello Carol!!! Yes, there’s hope. But not a certainty. It would, of course, help if our president thought the constitution was worth preserving.