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The For-Profit Presidency

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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The Erosion of Democratic Principles and the Rise of Authoritarianism

This chapter critiques the concentration of power in a political leader, emphasizing the risks to constitutional checks and balances. It explores the leader's authoritarian tendencies and the moral dilemmas of supporting oppressive regimes while questioning the restoration of democracy under such circumstances.

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