Sadly, I believe it is not enough, and it scares the dickens out of me. For years I have been writing of the turn of America towards the side of fascism, call it by any name you wish. Fascism is fascism and no name calling or Big Lie or demented tactic is going to change that. Most frightening is the turn of so many once moderates, relatively speaking, from that position to one of backing Trump, demented, deranged, as it is.
In fact, it boggles the mind how many formerly intelligent and independent, moral persons have learned to ignore the vast litany of wrongs committed by Trump and his backers, the danger he poses to democracy, his unbelievable lack of morality, both he and his supporters, many of whom are well known. These behaviors are condemned when manifested by others, but Trump somehow gets a pass.
In any case, I have been told by some that I was overstating the issue, that this was a typical campaign, a typical disagreement between parties, and I was overly frightened for naught. This, even as the demands and the outrageous statements began coming down the chimney, in the doors and windows, and in the minds and mouths of too many, especially when expressed in and by physical violence. Sadly, some of the opponents of this egregious behavior settled for the low standards of the Trump fans and used violence as well, though not as accused of by the extreme right.
What induced the seeds of panic and fear for the future of this country was how the otherwise normal folks began to be won over to the extreme memes of the new GOP, a partisan political party disguising itself under an old and respected name. However, inside, in truth, they were increasingly voicing and becoming a fascist party, with threats to the 'out of line" members, the need to impose restrictions on opponents, the demonization of opponents and the extreme demand that all follow the Party Line as embodied in the Party Leader, found in the body and damaged mind of Trump, followed and touted by his off the wall progeny and backers.
Now we have the added , very strange, dangerous vocal backing by extreme Christian evangelical pastors, or who claim they are. Trump was 'prophesied ' to win, ergo he did, making the results a lie. So they crazily insist. Trump was seen with some golden object, hence he is the leader. An attempt to do a Mormon replication? This new Party takes whatever it wants, touts whatever it wants, twists whatever it wants, all in the name of The Party and their cult Leader, Trump. He was supposed to win, so in their bizarre world he thus won; the vote was apparently tampered with, mass violations taking place, including Asian ballots smuggled in. These unbelievable, outrageous statements are accepted as etched in stone, of divine origin. Trump is now the equivalent to G-d in their newly organized Parthenon of gods, twisted, demented, heretical, and oh so dangerous.
Apparently, it has taken time for others to join in the calls to be wary, to be watchful, to be of concern over this turn to an extreme right that has not been seen here in years, in decades, other than by a limited group. Today, it is becoming more of a norm and too many are so blind, not seeing or not caring. Claiming that they ignore politics because it is too unpleasant enables the monsters of today's American politics to dissolve our Declaration, void our Constitution, negate all the values we have heretofore chosen to champion, and overturn all the progress we have made in social care.
Now, finally, we have people speaking out, openly stating that while Trump is a clown, his politics and political influence is not comical, but rather dangerous. Stefanik, once a moderate, now backs Trump, all the better to gain power in the Fascist GOP, engaging in the same willful denial of reality, denying his crimes and connection to the Jan. 6 rebels, denying the proofs of his engagement with the enemy over the years, excusing his immoral behavior and imbecilic imitation of a toddler in his emotions, spoken rants, and his writing!!!
Liz Cheney warns the GOP that they had better learn that they must back freedom, democracy, choose the moral path. Call after call now to remember that we are Americans first and always, not GOP first and only. We do not pledge allegiance to a man, but rather to the country and its standards. We do not push the Big Lie, a la Hitler, but rather face and accept reality, work to change it if we do not like it, but do so within the law. We do not try to reimpose old and hateful restrictions on members of the country because we do not like them or their politics. We must remember history, know that hatred keeps on going, like a demented energizer bunny, from one group to another, for fascism demands victims, always seeking to sate its greedy maws, devouring all in its path. We must remember that democracy is still endangered and so Thomas Friedman wrote in his recent essay, warning those who think we are past the crisis. We are most eminently not.
No, I am no longer alone. Others, far more well known and powerful, influential people, have finally stated the same things. But are we enough? Are we strong enough to withstand the pressures, push back on these new fascistic laws being foisted upon us? Can we restrain the new limitations on our freedom to choose, for our decisions in life to be ours, not imposed on us from the top by those from the bottom who have climbed their way there over all they left behind, over all they have devoured in their crazed wish, need, to dominate, to hate, to immorality, to negation of all that is good and wise.
Those walking dead that we are told to fear, well, they are not only on TV screens, are they? Our walking dead are right out there, only in real life. We are the devoured ones, unless and until we speak up, fight back, end the America First fascist tour, cancel the hatred and lies spewed forth by the Real America's Voice, impose truth on our politicians, negate the culture of lies and hate espoused by those such as Bannon, or Dobbs or Carlson. Insure that there will be no more threats to impose military rule in this country. Try so hard to become the role models our children need to see, hear and emulate.
No, not alone, but are we enough? Are we? Can we do what we must? Are we strong enough? Determined enough? Watchful enough? Are we enough? Time will tell. Whose watch does the timing and the telling - .........
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