'Autocratic breakthrough': Trump showdown with courts puts U.S. on the brink of abandoning democracy - Rachel Maddow MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

As Donald Trump rushes beyond the bounds of his authority to dismantle the U.S. government, courts are quickly catching up and putting his actions on hold. But, Rachel Maddow points out, whether he heeds the authority of the courts or decides to openly defy court orders will show whether or not the U.S. has ceased to be a democracy. - Aired on 02/10/2025.

[hlthe2b]

1. Autocratic "BREAKTHROUGH?" Really, Rachel.

Language matters. The positive connotation of "breakthrough" as a term-- is long embedded in English spoken language--at least in the US.

Finding this...just... wrong. (and yeah, I know she is Oxford-trained and she remains a favorite for me, but... REALLY? )