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Tyranny of the Minority

  • Modern US politics is characterized by narrow election victories, where the winning side governs from its extreme flank.
  • This creates a 'flip-floppy tyranny' where power swings dramatically between opposing extremes, leaving the majority of the population dissatisfied.
  • Historically, major legislation passed with bipartisan support, leading to greater stability and continuity.
  • Now, super-majorities cram through partisan legislation that the opposing party runs on overturning, creating a cycle of instability.
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