America, America

We can endure and overcome the coming onslaught, but that requires not being overwhelmed or seduced by defeatism

But the fact is that cynicism and resignation are exactly what the reckless incompetents and miscreants, the self-serving billionaires, the fascists, the sadists, the Trump sycophants, the pillagers and plunderers who despise our system of self-governance are counting on. The more we indulge ourselves in fear, doubt and feelings of exhaustion, the easier it will be for them to win. This is not just the danger of obeying in advance, but obeying permanently so that they can win without a real fight.