Donald Trump plans to turn America into a playground for authoritarians
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Autocratic Governance in States
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In states like Ohio, autocratic governments have locked out voters through tactics such as gerrymandering, stripping power from courts, and selecting judges, effectively cutting out people from governing as described in David Pepper's book "Laboratories of Autocracy".
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The autocratic model has led to rampant corruption and rapidly declining public outcomes, with government serving private interests over the public, exemplified by the takeover of utility commissions favoring utilities over consumers.
Education and Public Funds Misuse
- There's a concerning trend of giveaway of public school dollars to for-profit charter schools and voucher programs, further illustrating how autocratic governance prioritizes private interests over public welfare.
Broader Implications
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The state-level autocratic practices serve as a blueprint for potential national autocracy, raising alarms about the future of American democracy if these trends continue unchecked.
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The implementation of autocratic models in states has resulted in measurable declines in public outcomes, suggesting a direct correlation between autocratic governance and deteriorating quality of life for citizens.