I think it's safe to say Democracy is in

[Woodswalker]

deep shit. As much as most of us have thought that Republicans would've distanced themselves from Trump at this point it seems they're digging in right behind him. I'd also say they're are people who want to use force and any other means to take control. Majority rule is no longer a givin. The frightening thing is the Republican party is at a point where there's no turning back. When Fascism grabs hold (Which it certainly has) it moves in a perpetual forward motion. Trump gave America a good taste of Fascism and the Republican party seeing it's warm welcome by so many seem all willing to run with the ball. I know most here don't, but I do frequent right wing political forums, gun forums etc and its more than eye opening and chilling. Although Facebook does a good job of keeping these nut jobs under wraps, private forums do not. These people are armed and live on stockpiles of ammo and are more than willing to do whatever they think necessary. Yes they are a minority, but not a small minority. Combine that with American complacency and you have a potentially deadly mixture. How this will play out is anyone's guess. Any mention of America dividing is considered Kooky by the mods here but staring Fascism right in the face would've been considered nuts just a few years ago too.

[durablend]

1. I've already thought

There's only two conclusions (neither good):

The GQP gets convicted and jailed and Trump unleashes his angry mob to burn the country to the ground

Nothing happens and the GQP (and fascism) take over

[Emile]

2. We came awfully close to a fascist takeover a year ago. It's

not over either. We can never let our guard down from now on!

[Rhiannon12866]

3. We haven't had mods here since 2011.

[Irish_Dem]

4. The GOP is going to burn it all down for power and money.

And a big chunk of the American people are going to go along with it because in return they get white supremacy and racism.

[Chainfire]

5. It is all about big money being sick and tired about the people trying to run the country.

There are those who will not be happy until their are only lords and serfs. If the Fascist army only knew...

[Woodswalker]

6. The biggest enemy to democracy is complacency.

I'm white middle aged and most people I know in my demographic be it family or friends dismiss what I say and probably think I'm nutz.

[leftyladyfrommo]

7. I remember a few years ago Jimmy Carter said

we really don't have a democracy. We have an oligarchy.

[mopinko]

8. just fyi, there are no mods.

were back in the day, but now it's all juries and group hosts.

[Walleye]

9. The first question every GOP politician should be asked is if they are in favor of democracy.

Ask Rubio, ask McConnell, watch them squirm and try and weasel out of it. Simple question , are you in favor of democracy?