Tocqville observed that US elections are a time of extraordinary stress on the system that nonetheless eventually subsides. This last ditch effort is a little m

Tocqville observed that US elections are a time of extraordinary stress on the system that nonetheless eventually subsides. This last ditch effort is a little more than this. Yes, the ones currently storming the capitol are, likely, deluded they are fighting the good fight, but their stand at this point is little more than symbolic at this point. My beef, though not a surprised beef, is with the commander in chief, who sees it as a way to stay in the hearts and minds of the his base. In some ways, the guy is very smart. It just scary when he is playing with fire like that.