Strong institutions are the bedrock of democracies.
Government, community, and even international institutions, undergird democracies.
This is why autocrats immediately attack, weaken, and eventually eliminate strong institutions.
Autocrats also activate partisans on boards of institutions… to influence operational decisions.
They also constantly attack, and eventually seek to control the free press.
So to prevent autocracies, we must strengthen all our institutions.
Right you are, Larry. Very insightful and clearly stated.