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[-] merc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

Immunity from prosecution doesn't mean he can pass laws.

Theoretically he could murder members of the other branches of government until the remaining ones did what he wanted, but it doesn't let him pass new laws or unilaterally change the constitution.

[-] Freefall@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

If I had the Army he has, I could unilaterally change whatever I want...

[-] merc@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

The army wouldn't go along with it. Even in countries with dictators, they need to purge the army before they try anything too radical. And, often, the generals retain a lot of power.

this post was submitted on 01 Jul 2024
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