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"At a time of massive income and wealth inequality, billionaire control of our political system, and major threats to the foundations of American democracy, it is clear to me that we need real Supreme Court reform."

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[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 60 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Nothing meaningful will be done to stop the slow-walk into fascism that has become seemingly inevitable.

[–] refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 26 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

...What do you mean, "slow?"

At this rate, America has about a year left until it falls to autocracy.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago

I’m hopeful, but I agree. History, social dynamics, and the lack of an informed populace point to that happening. Maybe a “GreatMan” will rise, and lead us, but benevolent dictators are rare.

[–] SeedyOne@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Not with that attitude it won't.

[–] Coach@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago

He's got my vote.