Be prepared for disorder, persecution and chaos in the months ahead
The American system does not require unanimity. In fact, its design presumes deep disagreement on matters of morality and policy. This is why questions like religion are left to individual conscience, and why most policy is left to states or even smaller units, where the law’s touch will not be felt as harshly, because it reflects the more similar values of a smaller group. Finally, regardless of who has the reins of the federal government, the Constitution renders a great deal of substantive activity off limits, as exemplified by the Bill of Rights.
The theory is sensible. Sometimes one side wins, sometimes the other.
Because one does not know if his side will be in power or on the
receiving end of the power of others, government is limited. Parties
agree to limit themselves when they are in power, in exchange for
knowing their future opponents are also bound by the same limitations. This system requires some minimal degree of national unity and
national identity to function. One would not agree to share power with
hostile strangers; this is why invasions are so feared throughout
history. Until recently, our common culture and shared status as
Americans limited the extent and depth of political disagreements..............To Read More
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