[Viva Le Dissention]

Ya'll lost that when you went and tinkered with the constitution and out popped the 17th Amendment.

So which is worse--policy dictated by the mob--which, incidentally, is still subject to check by the judiciary (in theory, at least), or policy dictated by a authoritarian leader who does not subject himself to a meaningful election?

On second thought, Il Duce wasn't so bad?...

[Woahhs]

Accusations and insinuation aren't explainations either. Living your life as you see fit is not the same thing as having input on what is and is not proscribed to your countrymen.

And how's that theoretical check by the judiciary workin' for ya these days?

How did you make the leap from qualified to authoritarian?

Are you going to try another one of your wheezing histrionics sessions instead of answering the question?

[weegee]

On second thought, Il Duce wasn't so bad?...

Certainly some Italians think that, they've shown some support for his granddaughter on the basis of family alone.

Then again, they've elected several porn actresses too.

[meyer]

So which is worse--policy dictated by the mob--which, incidentally, is still subject to check by the judiciary (in theory, at least), or policy dictated by a authoritarian leader who does not subject himself to a meaningful election?

Well, policy dictated by the constitution would be nice, though it seems to be a losing proposition these days.