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I propose a secular view one step closer to reality, Thom....and that it is, instead of "good vs. evil," what's at issue here is "love vs. hate" as manifested by the human ego....with the very real implications of their roots in the development of the human ego in childhood. Your have in the past discussed Trump's origins in his very dysfunctional German family....and I'm sure you know about Adolf Hitler's early life as well....yes? Point made?
Whether you believe Trump is the Antichrist, or a psychopath, or a malignant narcissist, or just the biggest asshole that’s ever lived (my personal choice), his behavior is yet another distraction that helps us ignore why our democracy is backsliding into autocracy. At the risk of really oversimplifying the situation, I believe that our public sector decision-makers fall into three categories. First, we have Constitutional-oath-satisfying progressives who work to promote our general welfare u…
I agree with all you say here. I am wondering what your "proven strategy and plan" is to "turning America into the quality of democracy that we require..." ?? I find that "obstacle" the key issue facing us today--aka: "The 4th Turning --Crisis" that the authors of "The Fourth Turning" foresaw in a general way in their 1997 book.
Glen, thank you for your comment and question. It’s nice to share a common understanding of our status quo especially concerning the "proven strategy and plan" for “turning America into the quality of democracy that we require..." I think the best way to answer your question about how to make this happen is by first answering the most basic questions, 1) What’s our government’s purpose?, 2) Is it on purpose?, and 3) If not, how do we compel our elected officials to meet their purpose (i.e., s…
Well, Old Dave, I agree with your analysis once more....and note that you arrive at the remedy of "persistent nonviolent resistance" via a slightly different route than the one I have taken. Recently I contemplated what the democratic, progressive response should be if the MAGA crowd attempt to steal the 2024 Presidential election. Storm the Capitol like on Jan. 6th? No. Encircle both Congress and the White House with a very persistent, non-stop, nonviolent march around both "Houses of Govern…
Glen, I was thinking of a more inclusive and strategic application of 4/5 of our 1st Amendment freedoms and rights (plus leveraging our unenumerated right to vote) to collaborate with our elected leaders and advise them how to meet their constitutional purpose. As far as the other 1/5 of our 1st Amendment freedoms and rights, the oligarchs have been leveraging the powers of religion for a long time to make our poorly educated toe the line, and I don’t expect that will change any time soon.
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