> They got a democratic mandate.

Fun fact that is missing in US history education: Hitler was a legally elected chancellor.

Don't skip history class, kids.

Ah yes I remember just masses of normal Americans chanting: "nationalize AI! Government should decide what private companies get to sell their products! Ideally they do it based on who is paying them! Tax me more for imports! Go to war with Iran!"

I like how straightforward "democratic mandates" are, especially when you're dealing with a pathological liar