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In reply to the discussion: I don't post that often and I'm sure many consider that a good thing. But, please, read this one. [View all]AlexSFCA
(6,137 posts)I agree that once Trump comes to power, democracy in the US will be indefintely compromised but I do not beleive much can be done. It is one of those things that it will get very dark before it gets better. The history will play itself out.
We had our chance during the campaign. So many people were not enthusiastic about Hillary. She didn't even bother campaignig in Wisconsin - otherwise she would have probably won the state with such thin margin. Same in Michigan - needed early agressive campaigning focusing on jobs and not Trump.
Whether we like it or not but the US constitution has only three requirements for a President - be 35 y.o. or older, naturally born citizen and reside in the US for 14 years. Trump has satisfied those criteria and the public has the right to elect Hitler. He can be impeached, of course - because once in office, there is a whole set of impeacheable requirements.
Honestly, with all the terrible things that Trump has said and done - people still voted for him. And no doubt those voters don't give a damn about Russian interference. Given a chance, they would vote for him again. This is the new normal.