“But over time, the executive branch grew exceedingly powerful. Two world wars emphasized the president’s commander in chief role and removed constraints on its power. By the second half of the 20th century, the republic was routinely fighting wars without its legislative branch, Congress, declaring war, as the Constitution required. With Congress often paralyzed by political conflict, presidents increasingly governed by edicts.”

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    8 hours ago

    If we strip-mine all the social programs before Republicans get the chance we can do it in a way that keeps the most important part of the system in place.

    The cut taken by parasitic middlemen?

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      7 hours ago

      What we really need is MORE Middlemen to keep a closer eye on all those brokies and make sure they’re not getting too much. That’ll stop the waste, surely.