Obama Warns US Nearing Autocracy
Obama recently warned that the current political climate in the US is dangerously close to resembling an autocracy. He emphasized that while the country hasn’t fully transitioned, the normalization of certain behaviors is alarmingly similar to those seen in authoritarian regimes.
This assertion directly confronts the idea that the US is merely “moving toward” autocracy, suggesting instead that the country is already perilously close to the precipice. The casual disregard for established norms and processes, exemplified by instances such as unilateral declarations of war, signals a concerning trend. His comments weren’t solely directed at the executive branch but also targeted a major political party, highlighting the complicity of certain actors in undermining democratic institutions.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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