Vox @vox.com · Jun 23 “The Court has been putting a thumb on the scale in favor of the Republican Party, but it hasn't been putting a boulder on the scale.” @imillhiser.bsky.social explains how, while the US is an “imperfect democracy,” it’s still a democracy that’s responsive to voters.
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No, they haven't put a boulder on the scale, they drilled a hole in the scale and drove a YUGE bolt with a lock nut through the scale and torqued it up to 1000 ft/lbs using a 10 foot snipe.
A thumb on the scale? This hypothetical thumb has a serious case of eliphantitis and is wearing a lot of solid gold jewelry. If that's the case. Brings the comparison somewhat closer to reality. Somewhat.
Very foolish statement considering the unprecedented use of both the shadow and rocket dockets to affect massive change in the law.
The United States government is only responsive to voters with over 50 million in assets. Or are in the Epstein files.
Democracy is built on trust. Trust that the people will abide by its guidelines and do what is necessary to keep it thriving. Its blind spot is wanton corruption and people in power who do not value democracy. Trump and GOP are built around the fundamental belief that it is flawed
Points to cadaver: "It's an imperfect alive person."
… even after today?
Bullshit.