I hate how we (Australia) are so closely tied to a country that is speed-running the late Roman republic.
It’s all there, a “democratic” system run by the wealthy, for the wealthy, physical intimidation of voters and politicians, a rigged voting system, ignoring the law for the benefit of a populist leader promising to deliver the masses from the corrupt establishment.
How many times per day does your boyfriend think of the Roman Empire?
Can the supreme court just straight up ignore the constitution, under the constitution?
Surely no, right?
Theoretically they are supposed to have an adversarial relationship with the Congress and the president, but…
I hate how we (Australia) are so closely tied to a country that is speed-running the late Roman republic.
It’s all there, a “democratic” system run by the wealthy, for the wealthy, physical intimidation of voters and politicians, a rigged voting system, ignoring the law for the benefit of a populist leader promising to deliver the masses from the corrupt establishment.
How many times per day does your boyfriend think of the Roman Empire?
Recently, surely dozens
At least you folks got a damn ocean between you and that insanity. We Canadians are just right fucked.
Sounds like you need to hire Bugs Bunny to resolve the issue.