My lesson from years of political punditry is to never give up -- despite how terrible things may look, redemption remains possible. Still, let's reflect for a moment on what we've now learned: the GOP is entirely, 100% corrupt 1/
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So in January 2019 we may well be ruled by a fundamentally illegitimate regime: a corrupt Congress retaining power despite public rejection, a president who owes his position to a foreign dictator who retains a hold on him 6/
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This doesn't have to happen. Maybe the evidence will be so overwhelming that even under this Congress Trump is forced from office. Maybe the wave next year will be so huge that it overtops the structural barriers. But America as we knew it is very much on the edge 7/
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What is happening to my country? We are slowly losing our democracy.
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Exactly. The Repugnants will not give up their Abusive Power.pic.twitter.com/iXoGBQXtCt
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Do you think it's beyond Trump to hype a wag the dog scenario and call for a postponement of the 2018 elections? How many states like Alabama, WY, OK... would go along and throw the country into a real crises?
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Republican Party has out-organized the Dems over many years. Dems need to do better, even if it takes a long time.
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If Barack Obama can stand to help lead this effort, it’ll contribute to chance of success
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I will forgive the Supreme Court for nearly everything (except Bush v Gore) if they invalidate political gerrymandered districts and require independent commissions to do the work.
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Great reflections, however your first thought “never give up”- is what I take away the rest just makes my blood pressure shoot straight up.
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+ a diminishing pubic trust in MSM; + conservative, far-right takeover of regional media outlets + failure of Democrats to frame clear message ...
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