Thom, I am a real supporter of your POV, though my take is as a non-American. As you say, this act "lit our planet on fire". But so too has Trumpism, so too has the reversal of Roe v. Wade, so too is the diminishment of America's institutions. Which is all to say that the threat to democracy is global and systemic. It - and all of th…
Thom, I am a real supporter of your POV, though my take is as a non-American. As you say, this act "lit our planet on fire". But so too has Trumpism, so too has the reversal of Roe v. Wade, so too is the diminishment of America's institutions. Which is all to say that the threat to democracy is global and systemic. It - and all of the many pressing existential issues that demand democratic leadership - can thus only be addressed globally and systemically. We need a Plan B. Does this resonate with you? https://www.boombigideas.com/p/do-you-think-the-world-needs-a-plan
Bob, good post, but it's not just the USA. About a dozen countries have been "going fascist" for a while, though after 40 years, the USA is probably "leading the world". Many are now turning back to freedom and democracy. My point is that the USA is no longer driving things, which makes it easier for both the Nazis to put in someone like TrumPutin, and for the freedom fighters to win back their freedom.
So, you know that ancient Chinese curse - we are living it!
Thom, I am a real supporter of your POV, though my take is as a non-American. As you say, this act "lit our planet on fire". But so too has Trumpism, so too has the reversal of Roe v. Wade, so too is the diminishment of America's institutions. Which is all to say that the threat to democracy is global and systemic. It - and all of the many pressing existential issues that demand democratic leadership - can thus only be addressed globally and systemically. We need a Plan B. Does this resonate with you? https://www.boombigideas.com/p/do-you-think-the-world-needs-a-plan
Bob, good post, but it's not just the USA. About a dozen countries have been "going fascist" for a while, though after 40 years, the USA is probably "leading the world". Many are now turning back to freedom and democracy. My point is that the USA is no longer driving things, which makes it easier for both the Nazis to put in someone like TrumPutin, and for the freedom fighters to win back their freedom.
So, you know that ancient Chinese curse - we are living it!