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The Danger of Having Power During War
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The power gained during times of war can be dangerous and anti-democratic, placing decision making in the hands of a few individuals. It is important to understand how to properly handle and propagate power during war to avoid negative consequences.
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The inherited power of war-making can be dangerous as it gives a lot of power to one person without many limitations on how that power is used.
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Summary
The inherited power of war-making can be dangerous as it gives a lot of power to one person without many limitations on how that power is used. This is evident in Andrew Johnson's pardoning of Southerners which allowed them to come back into power during the aftermath of war.
ChapterThe Danger of Having Power During War
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The mechanisms of coming down from war and maintaining democracy are a problem in times of conflict.
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The mechanisms of coming down from war and maintaining democracy are a problem in times of conflict. Historically, it has been common for democracies to vote out of office the victor of the war, creating space for someone else to take the reins with different priorities.