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A nice idea in theory, but obviously it has limitations if we could have checks and balances written into the Constitution at the same time as chattel slavery.
by emodendroket 5y ago
A nice idea in theory, but obviously it has limitations if we could have checks and balances written into the Constitution at the same time as chattel slavery.
- ryeights 5y agoEventual consistency.
- pyinstallwoes 5y agoEventual inconsistency is actually the resilient system.
- emodendroket 5y agoThat’s just the most glaring example. But beyond that I think another issue with our system is that having so many forces pull in so many directions makes it hard to have a coherent long-term plan or response to crises.
- bawolff 5y agoPreventing institutions from becoming corrupt and no longer serving their members is different from preventing all types of evil. The american constitution wasn't designed around the idea that slaves were supposed to be fairly dealt with by the government
- emodendroket 5y agoThis is kind of weaseling out of the question since I don’t think even China’s harshest critics are claiming it isn’t benefiting party members.