You're not being pessimistic enough: likely 6 1/2 years, unless he _really_ tanks the economy, given precedent. It's like watching the forest fires in Californ

You're not being pessimistic enough: likely 6 1/2 years, unless he _really_ tanks the economy, given precedent. It's like watching the forest fires in California. It'd be really great if someone did something about this, but there's not really much you individually can do. Mostly I try to convince people to vote and be involved in local politics. Long term, the Nordic countries look quite nice. (Post-factum edit: I realize this may come across as glib, but take that as the true message. Gallows humor is really all many of us have left.)