Unfortunately this is just a case of history repeating itself. Ancient Rome had a Constitution and was an all-conquering superpower until their government bit by bit began ignoring/reinterpreting it for their benefit and/or the benefit of special interests until eventually rule-of-law became whatever they said it was. They placated the masses with “free” stuff. We are falling into the same trap. Only difference is we’ve got bombs and microchips. God help us.