Trump brushed democratic ideals under White House welcome mat 

The Thai junta has the kind of power that The Donald wishes he had. The only thing different is that one was elected.
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Neither was elected. General Prayut kicked out arrogant criminals and has since won popularity with the people. Trump was selected by the US Electoral College against the votes of the majority and is now the most unpopular president in recent history. There, fixed it for you. 
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The writer says: “The meeting rejects the democratic principle in the US constitution embodied in the words ‘We The People’, while endorsing the authoritarian and elitist model of governance in Southeast Asia.” 
There is a lot of truth in this article, and that is sad.
If the US is going to give up its role as a promoter and guardian of democratic ideals (no matter how badly carried out), then who will step up to take its place?
When people are being oppressed and can’t speak for themselves, who will try to speak for them?
It is a sad day for humanity.
Samui Bodoh
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