Iran Blackmail - Polititicans useless

Pressure on 'Europe'? Who speaks for this fictional country that is just a geographical term.
The blatant blackmail by the USA under Trump demonstrates that 'representative' democracy is unable to give citizens a voice. Our Politicians are meek, stupid or complicit with this effort to achieve world domination. Would a proper referendum and the observance of due legal process allow this state of affairs?
Direct Democracy exists exactly for that reason - to avoid shady backroom deals by weak politicians.
President Trump Is Putting Huge Pressure on Europe to Reinstate Sanctions on Iran

Concerned about Democracy?

Then what do you make of these two headlines?

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Linking legislation in this manner is blatant manipulation, should also be subject to full scrutiny by citizens

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Cosy special deals on an arbitrary basis usually is the trademark of dictatorships. All communication of politicians with outside parties, esp lobbies, should be published in full. Not just the list of appointments.

Is Donald Trump a 'Moron'?

As there probably was not hidden camera to tell us whether or not Rex Tillerson said that Trump is a moron we will never know the truth. But is the behaviour worth of a President of the USA?
Marketwatch

TRUMP'S 1ST 100 DAYS: What happened to Separation of Powers?

Obviously, the separation is on paper only!
TRUMP'S 1ST 100 DAYS: How many laws he signed v. Obama, Bush, Clinton - Business Insider

U.S. Bans Electronic Devices On Airlines From Muslim Countries

Particulary stupid policy - what if the 'bad people' (Trumpkin) just book a flight from Europe?
U.S. Bans Electronic Devices On Airlines From Muslim Countries