Book Warns U.S. Political System Enables Semi-Loyal Politicians to Undermine Democracy
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A new book argues the US must reform its antiquated political system that allows a partisan minority to thwart the popular will and rule over popular majorities.
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The authors say the Founding Fathers created an outdated system not intended to be what we'd now call a democracy.
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They warn politicians who enable anti-democratic extremism while claiming to support democracy are "semi-loyal" and help undermine it.
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The authors draw chilling parallels between the 1934 riot in Paris and the 2021 Capitol insurrection, warning of grave threats if insurrectionists face no accountability.
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Unlike the late 1960s unrest, today's conflicts are partisan, with one major party no longer committed to democracy, posing unique dangers.