The guy is a dim bulb. He was probably told by one of his mysterious advisers that this would make him look like he was on the side of the “little people” and make him popular with the God and guns crowd he despises but fears. Fortunately, we’re smarter than he is, although that’s not saying much.
The Council of 500. Sounds familiar. Whatever happened to them? Council of 535 facing a similar fate?
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