Last night, Brian Williams asked his guests how much of a threat still exists?

[kentuck]

He had Woodward and Costa, the authors of Peril, that question.

They never really answered but the question sort of stuck with me?

Just because Joe Biden was elected did not end the threat.

The "peril" continues.

We have not escaped anything yet.

[edhopper]

1. They can take back Congress next year

and the WH in 2024. Then we are sunk.

[lagomorph777]

2. If we don't pass serious voting rights,

that is exactly what will happen.

[edhopper]

3. I doubt we will

Manchin, Senima and the filibuster will stop us.

[lagomorph777]

5. Time to apply Kompromat.

We can't fuck around anymore.

[edhopper]

6. We don't play that game

unfortunately.

[lagomorph777]

7. Unfortunately

agreed.

[CrispyQ]

10. What a depressing exchange, but I agree with every word. -nt

[Magoo48]

17. Time to act.

We are sinking into a quagmire oozing from our own timidity, our own hesitations.

Time to remove all stops, overtly pursue nuclear options, lead by bold example.

The Republican/authoritarian’s fuck all-things-good agenda marches unwaveringly toward its dystopian goal, an ever expanding toxic smudge filling our horizon and pursued relentlessly.

We are betrayed by members of our own party, while many of us refuse to even chastise them. We all are like teachers’ unions I was a representative to: stymied by our own good nature, not wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings.

I, like the rest of us, haven’t a clue what our actions must encompass.
But I do believe we must muster the courage to either Act Big or go

[Lovie777]

4. The threat has remain and is getting worst . . .

republicans are fanning it. Read the other day about the "concern" Senator Collins endorsing the wacko former governor of Maine.

Violence from white supremacist are rising across the country. Cries for another "Civil War" more frequent, and yet no push back from the fucked up party.

[Efilroft Sul]

8. The Democrats are standing over Dracula in his coffin, with stake in hand, ready to finish him off.

But they do nothing, because they're afraid they'll make him angry if they do what's necessary to save us.

The Democrats need to protect and strengthen voting rights and drive that stake through the GOP's heart. NOW. 2022 is fast approaching and the blood-suckers are winning.

[CrispyQ]

9. Elections 2018 & 2020 were just the first battles.

We have a long way to go & I'm not sure we have a plan other than GOTV.

[Chainfire]

13. Lets just hope that 2020 was not the last gasp of a dying Democracy.

[Baitball Blogger]

11. Right now, Covid is the only one launching a strong offense.

Of course, it couldn't be successful without the help of the ignorance of right-wingers.

[bucolic_frolic]

12. We have bought time

The raw emotions of so many will not remain static over time. Some may get worse, more may return to their senses. Indictments of insurrectionists and punishments, however light, will awaken some of them.

We don't want to be harsh and create martyrs, more anger, and resentment. We want accountability and healing.

We don't want to risk TFG being a martyr or acquitted for 2024. Indictment in the right time frame is good enough and as low risk as can be made of him.

The peril is if the movement grows. I'd say there is Peak Stupidity, but American stupid seems infinite at times.

[Irish_Dem]

14. I think they are saying 1/6 was just a practice run.

We should be aware that we face a major threat to our democracy.

[gab13by13]

15. It's not just that the threat still exists,

it is growing.

[Joinfortmill]

16. Yup, it's up to the DOJ and the Congressional Dems now. Pray they meet the moment. Oh, and VOTE.

[zaj]

18. Every day is worse. The corruption is relentless.

[hay rick]

19. Our country is infested with traitors.

We need to call them what they are and deal with them as such.

[BidenRocks]

20. Lose the adjectives Brian

Especially when referring to our President and his term.
Disastrous?
Really? Compared to who?
TFG?

[Jon King]

21. Latest Harvard-Harris poll shows Trump higher approval than Biden

Peril passed? Its just getting warmed up. Independent voters have gone from 61% for Biden down to 39%. This gives Trump a higher approval rating than Biden as of the latest Harvard-Harris poll.

Let the absolutely terrifying thought sink in. Of course that will likely change if Joe gets some wins.....but we are living in a country where a President that tried a coup and bungled a pandemic killing millions, is not only not prosecuted, but is right there in the running for 2024.

Pure, utter insanity.

[kirkuchiyo]

22. The only thing that will save us at this point is if all six SC justices get on a plane with all the

Republican Senators and Representatives.

And it, completely accidentally, crashes.

[uponit7771]

23. Only 64% of democrats believe Voter Suppression is a problem (link)