Joe, I have marveled at your writing skills for the 20 years of our friendship, and you did it again. I am surprised we did not hear each other's sigh of relief. I was not sure that "losing democracy," was a strong enough motivational term, and was pleased when Biden described our situation as pre-fascist. There are signs that we are living in a pre-Hitlerian stage. The term, "The Jews will not replacce us," and Trump's envy of Hitler's power to order the military to support his regime are ominous signs.
So well expressed, Joe, and thanks for ending on an optimistic note . We all need a dose of optimism these days.
Joe, I have marveled at your writing skills for the 20 years of our friendship, and you did it again. I am surprised we did not hear each other's sigh of relief. I was not sure that "losing democracy," was a strong enough motivational term, and was pleased when Biden described our situation as pre-fascist. There are signs that we are living in a pre-Hitlerian stage. The term, "The Jews will not replacce us," and Trump's envy of Hitler's power to order the military to support his regime are ominous signs.
Thanks for a fine analysis of the status of our current democracy. I share your hope that we can rescue it for the future.