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Late 80s Hokie

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Yup. When the legislature abdicates the 'checks and balances' part of


their power, either in the form of letting the exec branch usurp legislative powers, or by NOT standing up to a president with the power they haven't ceded, you get this.

The Founding Fathers DID foresee this possibility and put a structure in place to prevent it.

(In response to this post by CharlestonSC)

Posted: 12/24/2018 at 12:31PM



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