The parallels to the Brexit vote is all too obvious for me.
Also, the ol' "who wants it more" momentum worries me. We on the left tend to be rational, logical people who simply can't fathom how a trump win can occur. We rely on our overwhelming belief, like Anne Frank, that people are mostly good.
However, all I see out there these last few days are the deplorables on street corners and at outside the bounds election sites with their faux patriotic apparel and signs. These people really want this. We do too of course, but our make-up is different - we almost, I dare say, expect to win. I smugly laugh at the so-called "patriots" promoting a candidate that will promote the rise - of all things - fascism in our society. But they're mobilized, enthused, and utterly brainless about the reality and consequences of their enthusiasm.
What happens when people disappear into the booth? I can't say. Of course, I expect people to do the right thing - and therein lies the problem.
I view it as a toss-up today. I so very much hope that I'm so wrong about this.
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