joe1776
Well-Known Member
The first step to a solution is to recognize that you have a problem. Donald Trump's one term ought to make it obvious, to at least half of the American citizenry, that the checks and balances engineered into our system of government aren't enough to withstand the damage a corrupt president can do. Just imagine the harm Donnie could have done in a second term, unconcerned about reelection.
While you're at it, just imagine how much more harm Trump could have done if he was brighter. A brighter man, with the same weakness of character, would have used Machiavellian tactics to disguise his corruption and gotten himself reelected.
Yes, the current system can be fixed by weakening the presidency. But I think the problem is more basic than that. I think the concept of leadership, giving one individual more power than others over the decision-making process, is basically flawed.
The decisions on climate control should be made by a panel of experts on climate control (majority rule). The decisions on how best to implement the climate control panel's recommendations should be done by a panel of experts on the economy.
The people with ambition for leadership, to have power over others, are typically narcissists. Like Donald Trump, they are know-it-alls who won't listen to the experts on anything. We can thank him for making it apparent that, in some future governing system, the presidency should be eliminated.
While you're at it, just imagine how much more harm Trump could have done if he was brighter. A brighter man, with the same weakness of character, would have used Machiavellian tactics to disguise his corruption and gotten himself reelected.
Yes, the current system can be fixed by weakening the presidency. But I think the problem is more basic than that. I think the concept of leadership, giving one individual more power than others over the decision-making process, is basically flawed.
The decisions on climate control should be made by a panel of experts on climate control (majority rule). The decisions on how best to implement the climate control panel's recommendations should be done by a panel of experts on the economy.
The people with ambition for leadership, to have power over others, are typically narcissists. Like Donald Trump, they are know-it-alls who won't listen to the experts on anything. We can thank him for making it apparent that, in some future governing system, the presidency should be eliminated.