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Thread #161343   Message #3833956
Posted By: DMcG
21-Jan-17 - 04:06 PM
Thread Name: BS: Inauguration--To Watch or Not to Watch??
Subject: RE: BS: Inauguration--To Watch or Not to Watch??
Following on from Jim, there are really only two common ways dictators get into power. There is either a military coup, or they get elected. Either way they then start consolidating power. That is why the election is only the start of the democratic system: constant and ongoing criticism and examination is probably more important, if anything. So, no, "get over it" misses the point. We can see and accept the election and result of the vote. For all the caveats and doubts, we know the outcome. But that is not the end of of our role. Now, I am not claiming Trump is a dictator, but I am claiming election in itself does not stop people being dictators.