Risk aversion equals stagnation and stagnation allows nascient fascism to flower into
full-blown Trumpism.
Our procrastination goes by many names. Some urge us to "keep our powder dry". Others want to delay taking any action until we "have our ducks in a row". Still others say that we shouldn't do anything until we have "addressed all possible outcomes" of a proposed course of action. All, in my opinion, are excuses for our cowardice.
It has been my experience that the surest way to insure paralysis is to insist that 100% of all the funding, personnel, time and other necessary resources are guaranteed available before taking ANY action. In other words, if there is a chance you might fail, don't try.
In Ireland, I am told, a cross-country hike involves crossing many ancient stone walls eracted to separate neighboring land owner's fields. Many are easily clmbed over and some even feature stairs or gates to aid the traveler in his crossing. But, sooner or later, the hiker will encounter a long wall without gate or stairway that is so tall that there is no apparent way to get to the other side except to make a long and time-consuming detour around it. It is at this point that a true Irishman will "toss his cap over the fence".
Every proper Irishman wears a wool cap that is special to him and without which he will not leave his house. Many were gifts from fathers when the lad graduated from kneepants to proper trousers. By tossing his prized cap over the fence, he is saying "I don't know just how, but I WILL FIND A WAY to get over this obstacle because I damn sure won't leave my cap."
We need to get rid of Trump. We need to get past the stain that he has placed on our reputation, our honor, our precious democracy.
I don't have all the answers. I am not certain of the outcome. I am sure, however, that doing nothing insures disaster.
It's time to toss our caps over the fence. Maybe it is preparing for impeachment. Maybe it is a national strike. Maybe it is two million or so of us camping on the Mall and refusing to leave until he is gone. It is NOT business as usual.
I'm done.
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I never thought I would hear and read what I have been regarding politics and so called Americans for the past two years. No wonder I am sick with a fever again. The entire country is sick, in distress and needs help! I am not ready to give up and I am a stubborn fighter. # RESISTANCE! 
RESISTANCE
I think I need to get a shot or pills, that stuff that is supposed to make you get better faster. I waited too long two months ago and I missed the boat and had a fever of 104.9 and was sick for 10 days. 
Keep strong
