Gulp.
"The United States is headed for civil war & it cannot bear to face it. The political problems are both structural & immediate...The American political system has become so overwhelmed by anger that even the most basic tasks of govt are impossible."
theguardian.com/world/2022/jan…
"The United States is headed for civil war & it cannot bear to face it. The political problems are both structural & immediate...The American political system has become so overwhelmed by anger that even the most basic tasks of govt are impossible."
theguardian.com/world/2022/jan…
2/ "The Capitol police have seen threats against members of #Congress ^ by 107%. Fred Upton, #Republican rep from Michigan, shared a message he had received: 'I hope you die. I hope everybody in your family dies.' And it’s not just politicians but anyone involved..."
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3/ "...in the running of the electoral system. Death threats have become a std aspect of the work life of election supervisors & school board membs. A third of poll workers said they felt unsafe."
I'd add that Public Health officials are resigning due to death threats.
I'd add that Public Health officials are resigning due to death threats.
4/ "The right has recognized what the left has not: that the system is in collapse. The right has a plan: it involves violence & solidarity. They have not abjured even the Oath Keepers. The left, meanwhile, has chosen infighting as their sport."
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