The belief that we're on the brink of civil war only makes things worse... "Once that idea takes hold, it has a force of its own. The demagogues warn that the

The belief that we're on the brink of civil war only makes things worse... "Once that idea takes hold, it has a force of its own. The demagogues warn that the other side is mobilizing. They are coming for us. Not only do we have to defend ourselves, but we have to deny them the advantage of making the first move. The logic of the preemptive strike sets in: Do it to them before they do it to you." [1] (in the context of the N Ireland troubles. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/01/america-civil-war-prophecies/620850/ https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/01/america...