Nancy Pelosi: "I yearn for other Republican presidents"

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48. Romney does look more decent and capable than

the current figure, and what a low bar but true that at least he's sane. If the Lincoln Project works towards beating Trump and advancing a more reasonable candidate that's fine. Nancy's remark I understand as her having to do what's best for the country.

But there is no question that the influence of party figures and allies like the Koch Brothers, Heritage, the Libertarians, the Federalist Society, Betsy Devos and others will persist with an agenda of turning this country into an anti democratic, authoritarian and ethno-nationalist state run by a corrupt oligarchic system. One marked by anti science and anti Enlightenment values with severe dysfunction from chainsaw capitalism, income inequality, racism and the loss of rights for women and minorities beyond what has taken place in the last several decades. The lowered status of the U.S. as a world leader to a flawed democracy is also among the major concerns.

The party would have to revert to a kind of Eisenhower Republicanism, highly unlikely, in order to attempt to rebuild the country after the extensive damage it has undergone which will last for generations. I am particularly disturbed by the strong encouragement and renewal of extremist, racist, even pro violence and pro fascist elements whose presence will remain for decades.

This is not the 1980s or 1990s, we are facing existential crises threatening civilization and the entire planet like never before in history. It will take a major Reconstruction to recover from the era of the last 30-40 years, and to prepare for the coming future which is facing massive new challenges. My heart breaks for younger generations that will have to confront the legacy of issues we leave behind.