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There is a difference between a system working as intended, and a system working well. Given that the US constitution is now 230+ years old, we are seeing a huge divergence between the two.

The deadlock may be intentional, but it cannot be said that this is a desirable mode of operation when comparing to other countries that have much more effective governance and healthier societies.



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You may claim an old constitution is a problem - I see it as a reason for optimism.

The US is the world’s oldest democracy in no small part because of that document.


The US is not the world's oldest democracy...

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