Chiroptera writes:
Most decent, aware folk know the Republicans are scumbags while the cultists are going to stick with them no matter what.
While likely true, this might not take us very far. I do believe most people are decent but too many are insufficiently aware, or will stick with Trump no matter what.
I'm probably not walking too far out on a limb to say that most people not only try to lead good lives, but that most have succeeded, with only the occasional, "Oh yeah? Well I got yer good manners right here." It should not need be said, but I'll say it anyway, that if you've sat in a venue chanting "Send them back," or worse, marched while chanting "You will not replace us," you are by definition not a good person, no matter how many church potlucks you've attended and how much you love your mother.
What the past few years have taught us is how unnecessary it is to be good, that being brazenly dishonest and contemptible brings with it few if any negative consequences, and that in fact combining such behavior with vengeance, vindictiveness, reprisals and retributions can gain one the support of entire political parties, ruling congressional bodies, and 40% of the people.
--Percy
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