Given the actions of this administration, not only do I think the fear of Trump attempting to remain in power in 2028 (whether 'unofficially' like Putin did with Medvedev, or more likely officially) is warranted, I think it'd be well it for much of the 'political class' to start discussing how to ensure the midterms are actually free and fair in '26.
Intimidation and persecution of political rivals is so incredibly antithetical to an actual functioning democracy, but it seems much of MAGA, or at least those at the top, feel justified in doing these things because Trump's malignant narcissism have given them a permission structure (specifically worth calling out trolls like Vance, Ogles, Lee, and Cotton, but really it's trolls all the way down).
Citizens, the elders are Trumps fodder for death mills because no affordable health and the young generations are easily brainwashed because of the lack and controlled education system. The US has slim global standing… on the road to being a third world state, unless the people stand up against the Trump authoritarian government now!
There is a strong argument that “the political center” bears a lot of responsibility for the U.S. being in these straits. The Center Sid’s and abets oligarchs and corporations just as much as the right wing.
Given the actions of this administration, not only do I think the fear of Trump attempting to remain in power in 2028 (whether 'unofficially' like Putin did with Medvedev, or more likely officially) is warranted, I think it'd be well it for much of the 'political class' to start discussing how to ensure the midterms are actually free and fair in '26.
Intimidation and persecution of political rivals is so incredibly antithetical to an actual functioning democracy, but it seems much of MAGA, or at least those at the top, feel justified in doing these things because Trump's malignant narcissism have given them a permission structure (specifically worth calling out trolls like Vance, Ogles, Lee, and Cotton, but really it's trolls all the way down).
It's supposed to say "well worth it" in the first sentence there, but apparently I'm incensed enough to not catch typos.
Citizens, the elders are Trumps fodder for death mills because no affordable health and the young generations are easily brainwashed because of the lack and controlled education system. The US has slim global standing… on the road to being a third world state, unless the people stand up against the Trump authoritarian government now!
There is a strong argument that “the political center” bears a lot of responsibility for the U.S. being in these straits. The Center Sid’s and abets oligarchs and corporations just as much as the right wing.