“But over time, the executive branch grew exceedingly powerful. Two world wars emphasized the president’s commander in chief role and removed constraints on its power. By the second half of the 20th century, the republic was routinely fighting wars without its legislative branch, Congress, declaring war, as the Constitution required. With Congress often paralyzed by political conflict, presidents increasingly governed by edicts.”

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    It was a red flag that Hillary didn’t have what it takes to lead any complex effort (such as the Presidency)

    LOL. It’s a good thing there was such a competent alternative to vote for then.

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      LOL. It’s a good thing there was such a competent alternative to vote for then.

      Can you imagine if the party didn’t actively work against him in the primaries?

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      yeah let’s be real, people fell for Trump’s brazen rhetoric, even if it was all an empty facade that you could see miles away if you just looked at his CV objectively