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I never understood why Americans treat their Constitution like some holy book (files.catbox.moe)
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Creating a system of government that is immune or even resilient to corruption is very difficult, but the US has done pretty good all things considered.

Really? You think so, even tho we are essentially an Oligarchy with a huge amount of corruption, especially in the Supreme Court

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Okay, but consider the fact that you are able to write that, and even take to the streets vocally demand change. Things might be bad, but you truly have no idea what it means to live in fear of your government.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago

You must not be a minority.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

I mean you easily have 50 countries in the world where that’s possible. So it’s a pretty low bar you’ve set there.