The article discusses the erosion of checks and balances under the Trump administration, arguing that the resulting power imbalance favors authoritarianism and the interests of the wealthy elite. It critiques the misplaced faith in law and order, highlighting how systems like policing and prisons perpetuate inequality and obstruct democratic progress. The piece advocates for mass movements as the true means to challenge Trump’s governance, asserting that superficial reforms won't address the underlying issues of systemic corruption and injustice inherent in the current power structure.
As formal checks and balances weaken under Trump, the imbalance favors autocratic rule, echoing historical failures that maintain inequality benefiting the ultra-wealthy.
The current faith in law and order is misplaced, as it justifies systems, like policing and prisons, that enforce authoritarian rule and disparities.
Only mass movements can counter Trump's oppressive governance. Adjusting constitutional elements without addressing the corrupt systems will leave the core issue unresolved.
The prison industrial complex operates as a disposal system, impacting lives dramatically while its injustices remain largely hidden from public view.
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