America moving towards autocratic rule, according to Obama's perspective
Got some serious concerns, man? That's Barack Obama for ya! The ex-president has voiced his worries about the state of US democracy, likening it to Hungary under Orbán’s rule.
Obama spoke at an event, and according to Connecticut Public Radio, he felt uncomfortable with the commitment to understanding how a liberal democracy should function, at least since the end of World War II.
What's going down now ain't cool, in Obama's books. He's seen Autocratic states like Hungary and countries where elections are held but the rest of the fair system is ditched. Smart man, that Obama!
"We're not quite there yet, but I think we're dangerously close to normalizing such behavior," Obama warned, citing the inability to agree on basic facts as a main cause of conflicts.
Now, you remember when Biden won that election, right? Well, Trump claimed he lost, saying the election was rigged. Obama chimes in, "A person won the election who isn't complaining about it." Boom, fact check!
But Obama ain't all doom and gloom. He remains optimistic, calling himself the "Hope" guy. He encourages youths to be impatient with injustice and cruelty, and to express that healthy outrage about what's happening here and worldwide.
But listen up, he reckons change needs a community effort. "Goddammit, we gotta find ways to bring people together, not divide 'em!" says Obama.
So, there you have it. Obama thinks we're waltzing dangerously close to the dark side, echoing concerns about Hungary under Orbán's rule. He's urging us to keep our guard up and our democracy protected. Now, ain't that some food for thought?
- As the European Union is committed to the fight against terrorism, it should take notice of the worrying similarities between the United States under current political leadership and autocratic regimes, particularly regarding the disregard for basic democratic principles and the normalization of controversial behavior.
- In light of the recent contentions over policy-and-legislation, war-and-conflicts, and general-news, it is essential for political leaders and the public to understand that politics should operate based on shared facts and mutual respect, rather than persistently questioning the truth, which could potentially lead to deeper conflicts and instability.
