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There is a tendency to look back at the pre-Trump era — a time when US politics appeared to be generally functioning and mostly sane — and long for its return. But was it really so great? Read @jemima.bsky.social in today's #FTEdit 👉 ft.trib.al/Z4xvwhp

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Basic rule of law is always preferable. Even if it was far from complete. The undoing of the US has been a long time coming, from Nixon's treason to electing clown Reagan and the Republican party's attack tactics. The Democratic party went along for the ride, expecting to swing into power.