> political sides-ism ? As opposed to what? "Why can't we all just get along"? It would be so great if the cycle of corruption could be interrupted to preven

> political sides-ism ? As opposed to what? "Why can't we all just get along"? It would be so great if the cycle of corruption could be interrupted to prevent the fall of civilization; but when has this ever happened? Please remember FDR is still being called a communist in the MAGA universe, just as he was in the previous right-wing republican era. The difference with NAGA is that it's actively dismantling the new deal benefits. > assumes absence of agency What agency? You can count your personal agency WRT US govt policy by counting the number of hundred million dollar blocks in your net worth. Even after rereading, I'm not sure what you're trying to say. The citations seem to contradict your statements, in that they seem to predict a decline into authoritarianism, whereas your text seems to dismiss the idea. Personally, I feel the cheato committed treason with the assault on congress as the election was being certified. He should have been tried and convicted of this crime. Now, the president isn't capable of committing a crime. How convenient. And Illustrative...