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Rhiannon12866

(205,454 posts)
Wed Jan 5, 2022, 01:56 AM Jan 2022

January 6th Attack Reveals Foundational Obstacles To U.S. Democracy - The Last Word - MSNBC



While the January 6th Capitol insurrection was an attack on U.S. democracy, it also reveals some of the ways the U.S. Constitution itself complicates American democracy. Osita Nwanevu of the New Republic tells MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell, “Our institutions have fostered a sense within America’s conservative minority of political entitlement.” Aired on 01/04/2022.


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January 6th Attack Reveals Foundational Obstacles To U.S. Democracy - The Last Word - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 OP
This country was first off an idea.. Deuxcents Jan 2022 #1
Yes, in a word: wealthy, white males are above the law. SheltieLover Jan 2022 #2
Mary Trump says much the same thing in her second book Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #3
I'll bet she does! Stating the obvious imo, sadly. SheltieLover Jan 2022 #4
Excellent, concise analysis Wild blueberry Jan 2022 #5

Deuxcents

(16,234 posts)
1. This country was first off an idea..
Wed Jan 5, 2022, 02:03 AM
Jan 2022

We have amended several issues to keep up w/ the times as our Constitution is a living document..all great events in our history has afforded us to take a good look at our laws n we can change n tweet when necessary..just like w/ this.. and, I have no doubt, we will.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
2. Yes, in a word: wealthy, white males are above the law.
Wed Jan 5, 2022, 06:54 AM
Jan 2022

Nothing will foster a sense of entitlement more quickly.

Rhiannon12866

(205,454 posts)
3. Mary Trump says much the same thing in her second book
Wed Jan 5, 2022, 07:18 AM
Jan 2022

She mostly talks about our history. I have her book on disc and listen to it in my car.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
4. I'll bet she does! Stating the obvious imo, sadly.
Wed Jan 5, 2022, 07:25 AM
Jan 2022

This will be the end of our democacy if this continues with 1/6 traitors.

Does anyone realize the insurrection was likely being acted out for & at the direction of Russia?

"All roads lead to Russia...



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