Trump is a bellwether for just how far we can fuck our institutions and our systems and get away it. What comes next is the real terror.
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People talk about where we are compared to Nazi Germany. We're not at 1933 just yet. But we're maybe somewhere in 1929, before it went down
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But, critically, we're at the point where the movement can still be stopped. Where the alt-right can be halted.
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The resistance must be overwhelming and unwaivering, not just because what's happening now is bad, but if it succeeds, what's next is worse.
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Someone competent
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I'm pretty sure Mike Pence would be worse, he'd do all the things trump is doing but without constantly screwing up.
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Yes but he's a failure at basic politics. Imagine if he weren't.
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Think someone with the morals and demagogic instincts of Trump, but with the brains of Obama. No doubt that person is out there.
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But maybe we're finally on the precipice of something better? Finally?!?!?!?!?
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Maybe it just took 100 years?
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Shudder. The electorate must never become complacent again.
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