[error_logic]

The reason it's defensible is that now checks and balances are gone because there aren't even token checks/balances from partisanship--the remaining functions of government are controlled by a single party, purging anyone who isn't loyal and willing to do whatever they deem justified.

They're paving a road to hell.

[refurb]

> the remaining functions of government are controlled by a single party

You realize that the check and balances never required that different parties head each branch of government?

I'm not sure you have even a basic understanding of how the US government is organized by the US constitution.

[krapp]

>You realize that the check and balances never required that different parties head each branch of government?

They do in effect, because the existence of political parties means there is no reason for members of the same party to check and balance each other across different branches, as opposed to collaborating across branches to consolidate their power.

Which is exactly what's happening.