Why the diminishing separation between powers threatens our democracies?

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The Rise of Corruption: A Clear and Present Danger to Our Democracy

As we stand on the precipice of a new era of unchecked corruption, it is impossible not to feel a sense of déjà vu. Weekend reflections on Martin Scorsese’s ‘Goodfellas’ resonate deeply today, as we witness rampant political corruption unraveling the very fabric of our society. Just like Ray Liotta’s character who mournfully remarked, “For me to be a gánster was much better than being president of the USA,” we too see a disturbing alignment between organized crime and the current administration.

The Dangerous Shift in Power

The audacity of government overreach has escalated to alarming levels. Last week, Spain’s Constitutional Court unveiled a ruling that diminishes the integrity of our institutions by granting rogue politicians the power to manipulate the separation of powers at will. This is a clear affront to democracy!

In the U.S., we aren’t faring any better. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling has stripped lower courts of their ability to check presidential power, even as it threatens the bedrock principle of citizenship. Judicial authority is being undermined at a time when it’s needed most, allowing a tyrannical White House to expand its reach unchecked.

The Trump Family: Profiteering at the Expense of the American People

Is anyone surprised? The Trump family has been accused of turning the White House into their personal piggy bank, accumulating wealth to dizzying levels. Recent figures from Forbes reveal that their net worth surged by an astonishing 1.2 billion dollars in just one year. What does this say about the integrity of our leaders when even their offspring are echoing the sentiment of losers playing by the rules, proclaiming, “They are going to hit what happens”?

“If this level of corruption continues unchecked, we risk losing everything that makes our democracy great.”

The Path Forward

It’s time for Americans to wake up! We must not allow the machinations of political corruption to silence our voices or stifle our democracy. The alarm bells are ringing, and it’s imperative that we rally together to reclaim our rights and ensure that those in power remain accountable to the people.