Judges frequently overrule governments on how statute is interpreted. That is what the rule of law means. The Attorney-General’s opinion is only an opinion. (View Post)

A lot of Republican voters want to turn the US into Gilead, but they are a firm minority of the population. They vote for Trump because he's Cyrus/King David, a pagan who can advance their aims.… (View Post)

*Why* might Trump win. Because, it's a bitterly divided nation, where any Democrat, and any Republican is guaranteed 45% on the Presidential ballot. That leaves a very small swing vote. Right no… (View Post)

Which is how one can follow the collapse of the Roman Republic. Everyone thought "fuck process", what matters is that I win. (View Post)

We could disband the police and just leave policing to private companies. I am unconvinced that would improve public confidence in law enforcement. (View Post)