Some of my politically-astute friends think it will take a real revolution to get things straightened out.

@mischl I’ve friends like that, too. The Republican puppeteers have slowly brought us to a boil, not as much by choice, but due to previous safeguards within our system. With those safeguards removed, their wealth can purchase and distribute propaganda that angers, confuses, and motivates just enough holdouts that we may never regain a balance, let alone advance..

I fear the damage that’s led to trump, in addition to that he’s caused, will be forgotten long before it’s repaired. Most want to get back to ignoring what it takes to maintain their rights, while our worst will continue to take the nation from under them.

There’s definitely a contingent on the side of Good that’s ready to fight, but I doubt those necessary to win have been sufficiently awoken or provoked. Even around here ... it appears those wanting a revolution are actively working against the Democratic Parties current attempt to take it back through conventional means

You’ve described them well, I’ve noticed the same.

It appears they use various religions to justify looking out for only themselves. While they’ll tout their ‘moral superiority’ it’s a bald-faced lie shared by their kind in order to ‘justify’ their greed and disregard for humans, animals, nature, or the planet.

They are despicable, and have elected leadership to match.