Bend over, America, and bite down hard, because this isn’t going to be easy, quick, or painless.
You’ve chosen to install into your halls of power an unholy triumvirate of morally bankrupt, convicted criminal oligarchs, white nationalists, and Christian religious right zealots. What could possibly go wrong?
You stupid, hoodwinked imbeciles; you’ve fucked us all. Welcome to 1933. This catastrophic decision will echo through generations. I have no words. Well, maybe a few:
- You’re middle or lower class? The wealthy will be coming for whatever you’ve got.
- You’re an immigrant, or a person of colour? The white nationalists will be coming for you.
- You’re non-binary? The religious right will be coming for you.
- Muslim? Jewish? Buckle up for relentless persecution.
- You’re a woman? The Handmaid’s Tale is your future. Get out while you still can.
- You’re in the military? Prepare to give up your life so some rich and entitled snot can get richer. Also, check your moral compass for an ability to turn your weapons on American citizens.
- You’re a union member? Prepare to be fired the next time you go on strike for fair wages.
- You think the environment and science-based education are important? Not anymore.
- Evidence-based medicine? Nope.
- Unbiased courts? Nope.
- Free speech and free journalism? Not a chance.
- You think Putin’s power should be kept in check? Say goodbye to Ukraine, as a start.
What you are heaving into power now is a corrupt, criminal sack of shit and numerous similarly inclined rich cronies and sycophants who care only about wealth and power and certainly don’t give a flying fuck about you or your families’ welfare. Your country is going to be milked dry of everything that made it great, and you bought all the lies and bullshit to make it possible.
It won’t all happen at once, of course; it’ll take a little time to chip away all your rights and protections. But as sure as we know the sun’s going to come up tomorrow, this is the path you’ve stepped onto. History is replete with examples just like it. And like a frog sitting in a pot of warming water, you won’t realize the horrible mistake you’ve made until it’s far too late.
Shame on you.