Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop

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American democracy is facing significant challenges, with increasing concerns about its stability. The popularity of books on tyranny and fascism reflects a growing anxiety, as parents worry about their children's future in a democratic society. Political humor about the potential collapse of the republic has become commonplace, signaling a shift from the U.S. as a global model to a more cautionary example. Experts agree that the nation is in decline; in late 2017, the Economist Intelligence Unit downgraded the U.S. from "full democracy" to "flawed democracy," placing it alongside Italy. Freedom House followed suit in January 2018, lowering its rating to 86 out of 100, just above Poland and Greece but below Latvia. A survey conducted in August 2018 revealed that political scientists perceive a consistent decline in the quality of American democracy since 2015. Furthermore, an "Authoritarian Warning Survey" indicated that democracy experts believe there is a one in six chance of democratic breakdown within four years, with a staggering 97.1 percent agreeing that American democracy has worsened over the past decade. This dire assessment underscores the fragility of the current democratic landscape, likening the situation to rolling a die and hoping it doesn’t land on Hungary.