Has democracy ended in the U.S.?

[Dill]

(07-02-2018, 09:45 AM)Bengalzona Wrote: Has democracy ended in the U.S.?

Well, it hasn't ENDED, but it is certainly in decline.

Right now we are led by a demogogue who doesn't understand governing, the liberal principles upon which U.S. and international law are based, or the US system of checks and balances; and elected officials in his party fear to challenge him.

That means that democratic norms are eroding--but with the support of the people, or at least enough voters. That is how democracies traditionally end.


What remains to be seen is whether Trump excess might produce a counter movement--a desire for normality, leaders we (and the rest of the world) can respect, who know something about their job and understand the concept of Public Good.