09-25-2020, 12:15 AM
Thing is, we don't really know what is around the corner if Trump somehow manages to get re-elected legally or by cheating. What we do know is:
A. He has little regard for the rule of law
B. The Republican party will not even pretend like they will hold him accountable or constrain him in any way
C. He has done real damage to institutions like the Department of Justice, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, fired multiple Inspector Generals, etc.
D. He is looking at jail time if he loses
Given more time he absolutely will do more damage to the rule of law. Will he find a way to get around term limits? Who knows. But it would be foolish to think Trump is going to improve with a second term. The more damage he does to our government, the higher the chances of more violence and chaos here and abroad. If Trump finds a way to cheat and stay in power he, and everyone else who supports Trumpist lawlessness is going to be emboldened. That would have real consequences for a long time.
Americans take for granted that we live in a generally high trust society where oligarchs don't openly rig elections, hold show trials, and rob the people blind. Or that we have a professional military that is largely insulated from politics. Or that we have a very professional and non-partisan federal law enforcement community. Losing those things would be painful in a way that is hard to quantify and may take decades to repair, if they're repairable at all.
A. He has little regard for the rule of law
B. The Republican party will not even pretend like they will hold him accountable or constrain him in any way
C. He has done real damage to institutions like the Department of Justice, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, fired multiple Inspector Generals, etc.
D. He is looking at jail time if he loses
Given more time he absolutely will do more damage to the rule of law. Will he find a way to get around term limits? Who knows. But it would be foolish to think Trump is going to improve with a second term. The more damage he does to our government, the higher the chances of more violence and chaos here and abroad. If Trump finds a way to cheat and stay in power he, and everyone else who supports Trumpist lawlessness is going to be emboldened. That would have real consequences for a long time.
Americans take for granted that we live in a generally high trust society where oligarchs don't openly rig elections, hold show trials, and rob the people blind. Or that we have a professional military that is largely insulated from politics. Or that we have a very professional and non-partisan federal law enforcement community. Losing those things would be painful in a way that is hard to quantify and may take decades to repair, if they're repairable at all.
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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