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The American system of government and law is about to fail and it appears there are no checks and balances to save it. It's almost certain that America is not going to be capable of carrying out a fair and democratic election.
This can't be brushed off as not a sign that fascism is about to eliminate America's democracy. Supposing Trump needs to steal the election and declare himself the winner on the night of the election, is there any checks and balances left that can come into effect to uphold democracy. I would suggest that Trump has control over all of them now. Even America's military may not stand up to be relied upon to save the country from Trump! Trump may already have the support of the military to carry out his plan.
That is, except one outstanding factor that can still protect democracy and that is violence by the good people who value their country's rule of law.
This can't be brushed off as not a sign that fascism is about to eliminate America's democracy. Supposing Trump needs to steal the election and declare himself the winner on the night of the election, is there any checks and balances left that can come into effect to uphold democracy. I would suggest that Trump has control over all of them now. Even America's military may not stand up to be relied upon to save the country from Trump! Trump may already have the support of the military to carry out his plan.
That is, except one outstanding factor that can still protect democracy and that is violence by the good people who value their country's rule of law.