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 Here are some landmarks on the road to autocracy.  See whether the US is starting to exhibit some of this in the executive branch: Reward compliance Suppress dissent Weaken or ignore the separation of powers in the Constitution (judicial, legislative, executive), granting more and more powers to the Executive fire those seen as opposing the president, hire sychophants rather than more qualified people  in their place discredit and weaken OR control the press Cause chaos instead of stability lie to the public spend more time maintaining power rather than the important issues of the time attempt to circumvent the law Declare the need for Emergency Powers even when there is no such situation attempt to sideline rivals to power – use government resources to attack those against or perceived against the presidency Scapegoat vulnerable communities Use violence or threats against opponents manipulate voting procedures

  The United States is no longer a stable, reliable country. Because we are switching from siding with our military allies to siding with Russia, NATO and other countries are deciding to wean off US military equipment. This is $238 billion per year of sales, now in jeopardy. These countries will just switch to their own production instead. Because we have started to punish instead of embrace our economic trading partners, they have begun boycotting and putting tariffs on our products. Because we no longer treat foreigners in our country with respect and stable rules, tourists and potential immigrants have started to go elsewhere. Because federal employees are being fired without notice and without cause, it will be much more difficult to find qualified, experienced individuals to fill important positions in our government. Because our current economic planning is so haphazard and opaque, businesses and corporations cannot plan ahead with proper information, because...

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  My view of the United States up to 2025 was that we are a reliable, peaceful, democratic country. Let's take each of those separately to see what has changed. RELIABILITY The United States was seen as a reliable trading partner by most countries. Canada, our largest trading partner, is now starting a boycott of our products. Trump's 25% on-again, off-again tariff threat has forced Canada to look elsewhere for trading partners, and retaliate against US tariffs. This is not how reliable trading partners act. The United States was seen as an ally against foreign threats by many countries. Now, WE are the threat against Canada, Panama, Greenland, and Gaza. Trump has threatened to literally take over each of those countries, and has not ruled out military force to do it. Ukraine felt secure in it's relationship with the United States after it was invaded by Russia. Now the United States is switching sides in that war. PEACEFUL President Trump has threa...