“Democracy depends on the consent of the losers.” I’ve spent five years trying to come up with something to express my core understanding of the US Constitution, and this guy does it in eight words.https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/12/how-america-ends/600757/ …
I'm baffled by the complaisance of those who think that our Republic can withstand any amount of ruthless internecine hostility, and flagrantly corrupt incompetence, in those we entrust with its governance. They exaggerate our strength, and grievously underestimate our enemies.