FUTURE-PROOFING THE PRESIDENCY

[CousinIT]

https://apps.bostonglobe.com/opinion/graphics/2021/06/future-proofing-the-presidency/

Donald Trump brought our democracy to the brink and exposed its weak spots. How to thwart the next American tyrant.
BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Donald Trump exposed the weaknesses in our system of government that could now be exploited by a corrupt leader with control of the White House. In this series, the Globe editorial board outlines the urgent reforms needed to prevent the rise of an American tyrant — and to protect our democracy for posterity.

The 45th president was in bed financially with foreign governments, a precedent for America’s enemies to wield influence over the Oval Office. Lawmakers and voters must prevent this from becoming common practice.

Donald Trump exploited loopholes to build a White House rife with nepotism. Lawmakers must close them.

Donald Trump got away with thwarting investigations of wrongdoing by his campaign and his White House. Without reforms, future criminals could exploit the powers of the presidency to even more dangerous ends.

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[The Blue Flower]

1. All of these require political will

Dark money has made it impossible to appeal to either patriotism or justice with too many in power.

[Initech]

2. Bill Maher had a great point a couple of years ago - we need to write this down.

As an example of what not to do. Get this shit in writing and make all future presidents abide by it.

[FakeNoose]

3. K & R bookmarking

Thanks

[alwaysinasnit]

4. We had a huge red flag regarding our democracy's weak spots when Moscow Mitch stole a SC seat.

There was no push-back so Mitchy picked up the ball and ran with it, just to see how far he could get. We are now seeing some of the consequences.