Ahh ... the eternal optimist
So, one should ask the question, predicated on the assumption there is a dictator in office, what would any righteous dictator do once in power? Would they allow free and fair elections? [The ones who have were almost immediately arrested for crimes against the state and imprisoned, and the ones who don't are still in power]. So we should expect there will not be free nor fair elections in 28 and maybe not in 26. Just one aspect for which to ponder.
Now as to the Courts, we have already seen the Supremes handing over monarchical power to Trump. So why would they back down now? Currently we have Trump allies calling on Roberts and Barrett to support Trump's power. That's a message from Trump. I have a hard time trying to decipher the calculus of an extortion against a Supreme, but it is clear at least 4 are firm hard supporter of Trump's power and probably an enhancement of that power. Gee he's the King .... I mean president. So I don't think it would take much to push either over to the side of dictatorship.
However, the lower courts have indeed in most cases tried to hold the administration to the rule of law. Unfortunately they are not the final written in stone opinion. For that we have to hold our breath while a 6-3 SC decides in the favor of the Law or political ideology. One example is the detention of a green card holder. Does such a person have the same rights as a citizen and can thus freely without government retribution express their political beliefs? I am 75% certain the Trumpist majority will sustain the government. Now if you think that sounds like a dictatorship, well it is.
Finally to wrap it up, and I am not the only person who has expressed this concept and it is getting more widespread coverage, there is no enforcement mechanism of a court opinion. To circle back, would a dictator allow the courts to dictate that dictatorial fiats are illegal? I have a smile on my face if you think so. Trump has already rebuffed court orders. Once this sinks in, why would anyone believe he won't simply ignore any order which doesn't appeal to his narcissistic delusions.
Yes my brother you are a short term optimist. I am a long term optimist. I know in 100 or 200 years the inertia of historical progressiveness will crush ideas which fail to adapt. That flame will always burn bright.
