abrake

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'All democracies turn into dictatorships—but not by coup. The people give their democracy to a dictator.' - George Lucas on the Clone Wars in c/star_wars@lemmy.world
[–] abrake@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

In the Republic, it basically goes: aristocracy (of philosophers) -> aristocracy (of warriors) -> oligarchy -> democracy -> tyranny

Supreme Court lets stand a decision barring emergency abortions that violate Texas ban in c/news@lemmy.world
[–] abrake@lemmy.world 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah, the title could have easily just been: "Supreme Court upholds ban on emergency abortions in Texas" and it would be way clearer

Steve Bannon must report to prison by Monday after Supreme Court rejects last-minute appeal. in c/news@lemmy.world
[–] abrake@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Russia?