There is a coup occurring now

    • fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de
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      6 hours ago

      I don’t think that’s a coup though?

      Like a coup is a specific thing. What’s happening might be fucked up, and unlawful, but not necessarily a coup.

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            2 hours ago

            Is it a dictatorship?

            I didn’t think the president’s role was designed to have absolute power over all branches of government - but maybe I don’t really understand the us govt system.

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              1 hour ago

              I think “dictatorship” describes a style of government which may not really apply.

              The POTUS is obviously intended to have absolute control hence the existence of executive orders. However, like most of the US constitution it relies on the assumption that the people wouldn’t knowingly elect an autocrat.

              That is to say executive orders are intended to be used sparingly, with great caution, not for things like declaring a new official measurement for Obamas penis.

              So while the US govt probably wouldn’t be considered a dictatorship generally, Trumps behaviour is certainly autocratic.