I firmly believe a pivotal moment that breaks the fever of Trumpism will come

[pat_k]

22. Yes, we are in very frightening times.

I don't know what the straw will look like either. My sense is that it will be more about something that crystalizes their remorseless cruelty against a person -- or group of people -- rather than fundamental principles violated (although recognizing the magnitude of those violations will play a role).

I actually find hope in the uncertainty. Human's are lousy prognosticators, and sometimes the absolute worst of times can usher in positive change (and sadly vice versa).


If You’re Sure How the Next Four Years Will Play Out, I Promise: You’re Wrong
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/opinion/donald-trump-election.html?unlocked_article_code=1.a04.ympW.kUwqcrA3X6TD&smid=url-share

As I see it, given that the future is unknowable, we have a pretty simple choice: hope and action or nihilism and immobility. And it is a choice. It can be hard to hang unto hope is such times, but, however things play out, for me, finding ways to keep hope alive is job one.