@SeaGreenEyez A note for you. I recently made a comment about how the conservatives see us. Afterward I wondered how I was able to make my comment so quick. I am starting a new book "Socrates Express - In search of life's lessons from dead philosophers" and a comment was made: "Feelings travel in trains, too. My periodic bouts of melancholia seem as if they come from nowhere, but when I stop and investigate their origin, I discover a hidden causality. My sadness was triggered by a prior thought or feeling, which was triggered by a prior one which was triggered by something my mother said in 1982."
Back to my second sentence; I was talking to a friend and she said she was going to subscribe to the "Atlantic" (I had been giving her my read copies) because after the article by Annie Applebaum on the Republicans Complicity in the present mess she was so impressed with the quality of the writing. Here is the article and it is the usual lengthy one. [theatlantic.com]
Also, here is a link to this amazing journalist. [theatlantic.com]
This may not help but sometimes I have found knowledge goes a long way. Now, at this horrible times I also find it best to limit and be more selective in things I read. There are more things in the world that are worthwhile besides our stupid politics. Hope you get to feeling better.

We hear a lot these days of 'herd immunity'. The biggest problem is 'herd mentality'.

@SeaGreenEyez I see you understand the wildlife.

The Oregon State Police, and the local Sheriff, ARE these idiots.

@LenHazell53, they are not law enforcement officers. They need to be dealt with.

@mcgeo52 Those who are not against them are with them, in this case that is "The Oregon State Police, and the local Sheriff"
Is that more clear?

You are right, the powder keg has been rolled out, all it needs now is a moron stupid enough to stub out his cigarette in it.

@LenHazell53 it's been lit..

Almost exactly the same thing here in California. The arsonists are not political extremists.

@SeaGreenEyez Not at all, but this misinformation has encouraged right wing militia to set up "check points" to harass and threaten people along evacuation routes.