All of which brings us back to the core problem of today - it isn't mostly about the state just delivering - it does huge amounts, but politicians leading, setting a framework, explaining their choices, and in particular why we aren't all doomed.

Great match

However…. What is Afghanistan doing in a World Cup while women are disgustingly repressed and the Afghan women are not only forbidden to play in ICC tournaments but are c not allowed to play a man’s game (apparently)

Indeed. It is right to cry ‘wolf’ at the sight of a real wolf.

I’m a doofus but in less than 2 years I’m gonna graduate law school. And then this doofus will go prove that what those federal agencies are doing in our name is immoral, unethical, & illegal…and within the statute of limitations. So i speak out now, so they will hear me then

10/ Even if what the US is currently seeing is out of character or contrary to its principles, the fact of the matter is that their system has allowed it.

If the system is not fixed, it will allow it again.

You may not think this who you are, but it's clear this is what you're capable of.

Feline ditto

American democracy now hanging in the balance solely on the notion that the US President is term limited by the constitution which would require a supermajority to overturn. That’s the only remaining guardrail.