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[–] PenguinMage@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I just want any of these dipshits to do something. I can call Ted Cruz til I'm blue in the face but that bootlicking mouth breather will suck Donald's cock til the cows come home. The entire point of separate but equal was meant to keep power in check not just let orange Hitler do his fucking damndest

[–] Davel23@fedia.io 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

separate but equal

You're thinking of checks and balances. Separate but equal was a racist thing.

[–] ImgurRefugee114@reddthat.com 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The U.S. Constitution establishes three separate but equal branches of government[...]

https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/educational-activities/first-amendment-activities/us-v-alvarez/separation-powers-action-us-v-alvarez

While the constitution speaks of "separation of powers," the 'but equal' phrasing isn't uncommon. But you're correct that the phrase is better (and more accurately) known for the segregationist doctrine.

[–] EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Right. The phrase being referred to was borrowing from verbiage in the constitution as a push of familiarity and a flowery, feel-good response from those who either never read or never cared what it did.

Same as ever.

[–] PodPerson@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

Did you need to get a special cellular plan to save money on calls to Cancun, or was that not too expensive?