As America backslides into fascism and authoritarian consolidation, what do you think should be done to course correct?

    • wetbeardhairs@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 day ago

      I mean… if we are to take the batman approach and let them live, then we need ironclad solutions to prevent this shit from happening again. Loss of trigger finger for sure. Make them record “I was wrong and my decisions led to the destruction of people’s livelihoods and the deaths of innocent people. Do not let me do this again. Do not let other people do this in the future. We must learn from our mistakes and I will be held accountable for the rest of my life.” and if they refuse to repeat that while facing a camera, then they get to rot in a cell until they do. Make those recordings public and make them watch those recordings. And they don’t get to vote.

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          6 hours ago

          Good point. I was thinking that every elected official should have all of their money and assets forfeited. And those of immediate family members. And have trials on a case by case basis to take the assets of anyone who they materially helped with the undue influence of their position.