The article discusses the current state of U.S. democracy, describing it as diminished compared to previous months, despite the constitution remaining unchanged. It highlights existential questions about America’s legal integrity and its relationship with Britain, especially concerning a potential trade agreement. JD Vance’s contrasting views about Britain emphasize a cultural connection with the U.S., while also critiquing Europe’s retreat from shared democratic values. The discussion also touches on the implications of the Online Safety Act in the U.K. and its interaction with American tech interests.
The US is still a great democracy, but a much lesser one than it was four months ago, raising questions about law versus contempt for it.
Should Britain welcome the US into its embrace as a kindred nation? That existential question looms over the potential transatlantic trade agreement.
JD Vance states that the US and the UK share a cultural affinity that transcends business interests, hinting at deeper ties in the future.
Vance's earlier critique of Europe as a retreat from shared values with the US underlines a growing ideological divide, especially in terms of free speech.
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