Tony Perkins Says Biden’s Agenda Is ‘Literally From the Pit of Hell’ [rightwingwatch.org]

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 20, 2021:

Tony Perkins' brain is literally from the bargain bin at Wal-Mart.

Tony Perkins Says Biden’s Agenda Is ‘Literally From the Pit of Hell’ [rightwingwatch.org]

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 20, 2021:

“America is in a very, very, I would say, precarious situation. We’ve seen idolatry in different forms, but now it is so blatant." Excuse me, but the recent idolatry I remember involved a golden idol in the shape of an orange pile of BS.

“He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire”.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 19, 2021:

It's a great line referring to British Labour politician Stafford Cripps.

A very interesting character, who acquired character too late "I spent thirty-three years and four ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 18, 2021:

I would contend that he had outstanding character all along. It was a certain enlightenment that came late.

Grift is Rampnat in His family?: [alternet.org]

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 14, 2021:

We’re going to need a prison somewhere with a Trump friends and family wing.

All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 10, 2021:

It’s only a mistake if you choose to not make it a lesson.

Freudian slip? [huffpost.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 10, 2021:

Correct link: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chris-hayes-trump-pac_n_60486251c5b6cf72d092ce14

Freudian slip? [huffpost.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 10, 2021:

404 Not found! There is an extra 8 at the end of the link.

“If you’re reading this.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 10, 2021:

My grandmother taught me, "If you are well enough to complain, don't."

“Those who will not reason, are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not, are...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 9, 2021:

Pretty much covers those options.

The heat must be getting closer to the real American traitor...DJT! [nytimes.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 9, 2021:

Some prison is going to end up needing a Trump friends and family wing.

Just wishing we'd had a couple of these pop up on Jan.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 7, 2021:

With a military budget of $622 Billion the Capitol can only be overrun with help from inside the Pentagon. That has been made exceptionally clear by recent hearings. I expect that at least one grand jury will be looking into this. Nor would I be surprised by a spate of courts martial. The other question to ask is: "With the Capitol under attack, why wasn't the President removed to an undisclosed, secure location?"

I never found pizza delectable.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 7, 2021:

My favorite is pineapple mushroom.

“Take responsibility for your own happiness, never put it in other people’s hands”.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 6, 2021:

With the possible exception of a good masseuse.

Rudy Giuliani, After Blowing Past Deadline to Respond to Dominion’s Billion-Dollar Lawsuit, ...

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 6, 2021:

Dominion did not oppose the extension request. Why should they? Give Rudy all the rope he needs to hang himself. It is in Dominion's best interest to have the case tried in court where they can get everything on the record. They know that. That is one of the reasons they are suing for so much. There isn't going to be any pre-trial settlement.

“I’ve never been insulted by hateful Satanists for not believing in their devil.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 5, 2021:

Interesting little bit of irony.

Romney's TRUST Act is a Trojan Horse to cut seniors' benefits | TheHill

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 5, 2021:

Just because Romney is a civil and well mannered pathologically greedy bastard doesn't make him any less of one.

“Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 4, 2021:

With all due respect to Robert Heinlein, he is just plain, flat out wrong on this. Violence gets the headlines, but entire wars are fought over a handful of issues. In the mean time, to use just one other example, the issue of the value of a company, or at least stock in the company, is settled every time there is a transaction in the stock market. That happens millions of times a day. Far more issues are settled by the market than by violent, naked force.

Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition [aol.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 2, 2021:

To be honest, I’m not terribly upset by this. I think Biden can find a better nominee.

Live a life full of humility, gratitude, intellectual curiosity, and never stop learning. - Gza

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 2, 2021:

Sounds like excellent advice.

“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person.

mcgeo52 comments on Mar 1, 2021:

Seen a lot of masks lately. Not convinced this is true.

“In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have the most power; mental and moral excellence ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 28, 2021:

Am I the only one who noticed that Donald Trump excelled at creating chaos?

Couy Griffin, a commissioner of Otero County, New Mexico, and founder of a group called Cowboys for ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 25, 2021:

The State AG has demanded his resignation. If he is convicted of insurrection, his resignation is automatic under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

The pinata shop in my neighborhood is always out front with new bash them up toys.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 22, 2021:

Where in Dallas is this?

New York Courts are getting ready to probe where it hurts. Bend over Tweety!

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 22, 2021:

Laissez le bon temps rouler!

“The cure for a fallacious argument is a better argument, not the suppression of ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 22, 2021:

Unless you are a Republican trying to get elected. Then you suppress the votes rather than come up with a better platform.

Hell yes I would!

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 21, 2021:

Is someone trying to retire the national debt? This might do it.

If I believed in heavan or karma or anything like that, this is how it should work (from David ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 19, 2021:

That's assuming the rash windbag went up, not down. I don't buy the assumption.

Seems Mexico needs a wall

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 18, 2021:

Send Bitch McCornhole to join him. Then bring them both back via Guantanamo with an indefinite layover.

Can't happen soon enough.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 17, 2021:

What part of this has not already begun? His last good day was probably the day that 43 Republican Senators supported insurrection.

“When someone chooses to misunderstand you, despite your best efforts, you may want to examine ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 17, 2021:

Reminds me of, "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig."

Uh-huh.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 17, 2021:

This is actually a civil rights law suit being brought by the NAACP on behalf of Bennie Thompson. The NAACP has some of the best civil rights attorneys anywhere. Let's see what kind of crackerjack legal team Trump can come up with this time.

“Every absurdity has a champion to defend it”.............Oliver Goldsmith.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 16, 2021:

Does that make QAnon the breakfast of champions?

McConnell and.... [alternet.org]

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 15, 2021:

History will not treat Bitch McCornhole kindly. He has earned his reputation as a political whore and a hypocrite.

I'm speechless. [youtu.be]

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 15, 2021:

I agree with him. It was a sham. The Republicans had no desire to even hear the evidence, at least the 15 who weren't there. I believe it will be a very different story when the case is tried in federal court, in front of a real jury. I hope Junior enjoys his few moments of smugness. That attitude won't work for him once he is behind bars.

The Cult of tRump.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 15, 2021:

We don't have the resources in place that Lisa was referred to. Otherwise, I definitely see the correlation.

It's interesting and pleasing to see how the new sane version of our government is getting back to ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 14, 2021:

He's not completely gone, but I would not be surprised to see him behind bars by the end of the year.

There are a few good things that came out of the impeachment trial.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 13, 2021:

I think all of the federal prosecution is waiting for a green light from the new Attorney General. SDNY should be going for a treason charge based on what they were handed by Bob Mueller.

“To judge from the notions expounded by theologians, one must conclude that God created most men ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 12, 2021:

Such a loving God.

During the Impeachment Trial, mention was made that a SWAT Team showed up.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 12, 2021:

The Metropolitan PD had asked for the National Guard. Acting SECDEF Miller had ordered the Guard to stand down and give no assistance. The assembly permit was only for the initial site. There was no permit for a march to the Capitol, or any assembly there. Trump knew this before he started his speech.

Live Blog / Trump impeachment trial live updates: House managers preview Trump defense, rest case ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 11, 2021:

Good luck with claiming double jeopardy. The Constitution says: “Judgement in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States; **but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgement and Punishment, according to Law.**” —Article I, Section 3

GOP representatives have been complaining that the Impeachment Trial cannot be fair if Senator Leahy...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 11, 2021:

If the voting was by secret ballot instead of on the public record Trump would be convicted.

Legal Scholar: Trump Lawyers Cherry-Picked Points From My Writing | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 10, 2021:

Trump’s legal team is what you get when you don’t pay Rudy Giuliani.

Trump Facing Possible Mar-A-Lago Eviction – Breaking News USA

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 10, 2021:

The decision will be made by the Palm Beach Town Council. Not sure which way it will go, but I would note that Trump’s neighbors have more money, better attorneys, and make larger contributions to the campaign funds of the council members.

Haven't heard it said better than this

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 10, 2021:

...and should be charged with giving aid and comfort to the Insurrectionists.

Now the Fun Begins! [npr.org]

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 10, 2021:

I’m stocked up on popcorn. Laissez le bon temps rouler!

“The whole religious complexion of the modern world is due to the absence from Jerusalem of a ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 9, 2021:

Is there a source for this?

The strategy of Trump's legal team and the Republicans is to declare the Impeachment proceedings ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 9, 2021:

If he is found guilty and then barred from public office by a vote of the Senate, the courts will not over rule that. It would be a violation of the separation of powers. If he is tried and convicted of insurrection, he will be banned from public office for life per Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

Too crazy for Q.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 8, 2021:

I have so stolen this.

Trump's defense is apparently going to include the assertion that he is still president.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 8, 2021:

With all due respect to Jeff Tiedrich, this progressed beyond bullshit to batshit crazy years ago.

Even more chicken-shit now he's no longer POTUS?

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 8, 2021:

And he doesn't even have access to the intelligence briefings.

Most disgusting family ever! [youtube.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 8, 2021:

Disgusting doesn't even start do them justice.

Good News: [rawstory.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 7, 2021:

That check is just a warm up compared to what Smartmatic will be coming for after 12 straight hours of My Pillow Lie.

“Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 7, 2021:

Interesting quote coming from one of the more profound and influential Christian writers.

Judge to grant request from 'Qanon Shaman' for organic diet in jail | TheHill

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 4, 2021:

Be careful what you ask for.

GOP Senator tries to avoid question on Marjorie Taylor Greene on air… it doesn't go well ...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 4, 2021:

2019 video shows Rep.

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 3, 2021:

Trump is destroying the Republican Party. I need to pop some more popcorn.

I believe Trump's actions while in office reflect a level of detail and craft that indicates careful...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 3, 2021:

He needs to be tried for treason and exposed as the Russian asset he is. I would not be surprised if one of the investigations Mueller spun off already has a sealed indictment just waiting to be green lighted by the new Attorney General as soon as he is confirmed by the Senate.

To borrow a phrase from the right wingers - Fuck your feelings!

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 2, 2021:

And juries. And executioners.

THE UN-MAKING OF FASCISM Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson issued a memo rescinding a Trump...

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 1, 2021:

It’s a small step in the right direction.

Reagan's Henchman, and Why We Are In This Place: [alternet.org]

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 1, 2021:

Is it just me or is there a straight line from Reagan to Gingrich to McConnell to Trump?

What would it take to force Donald Trump to confront his own lies and deceit?

mcgeo52 comments on Feb 1, 2021:

In an email to a friend, I commented regarding Trump's upcoming Senate trial: "All of Trump’s lies about the rigged election need to be called out. That may well result in Trump having a complete psychotic break and meltdown in the middle of the trial. If so, so be it."

From what I have read, on the net this morning, Dump's "faithful-to-the-end" legal team is ...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 31, 2021:

My understanding is that they had worked out a defense based on questioning the Constitutionality of trying Trump since he had already left office. He insisted on basing his defense on his claim that the election was stolen. They refused to go along with that particular insanity and quit. BTW, not only is there historical precedent for impeaching and trying someone after they are out of office, the Constitution gives the Senate the right to bar Trump from office if he is convicted. That requires a trial, and to say he cannot be tried is to put him above the law. The Supreme Court ruled twice so far that Trump is not above the law.

Rachel has her usual long lead in, it's a long walk but very interesting. [youtube.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 31, 2021:

Care to wager whether or not SDNY or some other US Attorney's Office has indictments on this just waiting for a green light from the new AG? This is one of the things that I believe may well put Ivanka behind bars.

Not exactly tRump but addresses his "kind" This evoked an emotion in me so figure a few of you ...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

He has my sympathy. He also has my respect for speaking out.

Saturday's bashing

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

Regarding the first one: Prosecutors are standing by. At this point the line looks something like: • SDNY for cases handed off by Mueller. • EDVa for cases handed off by Mueller. • US Atty DC for cases handed off by Mueller. • NY AG for financial crimes (e.g., bank fraud, tax fraud, insurance fraud, money laundering). • NY County DA batting cleanup on the overflow from Tish James (NY AG). • Fulton County, Georgia DA for election interference (find 11,780 votes). In light of January 6, DC may get to cut to the front of the line. So, what is everyone waiting on? I suspect they are waiting for the Senate to confirm the AG so he can green light the prosecutions and help decide the proper order for the cases. The states are apparently deferring to the feds for now.

I have seen some ill informed, biased and lying politicians in my lifetime but this moron really ...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 30, 2021:

Trump is still #1. Hands down.

I had a quick look inside Trumps Florida office, the curtains were drawn but the furniture was real,...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 29, 2021:

Was there a button on the desk for ordering Diet Coke?

My wife informed me I was right.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 28, 2021:

With all due respect, @praytothemikljug, he deserves the scoopings from the local dog pound. If he gets anything at all from WKDS it should be from the losers eliminated in the first round.

We have had many comments as usual but I want to say this I am so freaking impressed with Biden /...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 28, 2021:

"Just a salute to such a good feeling of waking up and hearing our leader speak with our souls in his heart." Dude, I am stoked just to wake up and hear a leader tell the truth in full coherent sentences. The bar has been dropped pretty damn low. It's good to see Biden raising it. My impression is that any single member of Biden's cabinet has an IQ greater that the total IQ of Trump's cabinet. Once again, it's good to see Biden raising the bar. As for diversity, its like comparing the color choices for traditional wedding gowns to a Pantone® sample book.

Anti-Mask Pastor Tells Judge She “Ruled Against God” After Another Legal Setback | Hemant Mehta ...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 27, 2021:

US District Court judges don’t rule against God. They tell God what the law is.

Saagar Enjeti: Trump’s Third Party Will DESTROY The GOP, No Matter What Happens [youtube.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 26, 2021:

Decent analysis except for the last 15 seconds. Saying the Democrats ran on nothing but bet Trump and don't know what to do now that they have united control of government is really absurd. They've had control of the committees in the Senate for less than two days.Bills are clearing the House already, and will clear the Senate soon. By the time they reach the White House Biden should be able to find time to sign them, in between the Executive Orders that he is working his way through. I would be willing to wager that 100 days in to this administration they will have a record to match or beat any administrations first 100 days, with the possible exception of FDR.

“The smaller the mind, the greater the conceit”.................Aesop.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 26, 2021:

Donald J. Trump. Q.E.D.

Just saying.......

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 26, 2021:

There's still plenty left to choose from.

“The attitude that nature is chaotic and that the artist puts order into it is a very absurd point...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 24, 2021:

Most (probably almost all) of the time we try to impose order on nature we find out that our understanding of nature was insufficient. This lesson usually comes in the form of unintended consequences.

Ted Cruz tries 'gotcha' question on Buttigieg at hearing… and fails MISERABLY [youtube.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 24, 2021:

Gee! Buttigieg running rings around Cruz? Who would have ever imagined that? That has to be so rare that it can only happen on a day ending in "y".

Trump Shell Companies? Nah, Not Really...you Mean....? [dailykos.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 24, 2021:

Just to be clear on what really happened regarding the January 6 rally and the attack on the Capitol: • The rally itself was planned by the organizers as a legitimate political rally. They had acquired the proper permits for a legit and peaceful rally. • They were never issued a permit to extend the rally beyond the original site. There was no permit for a march on the Capitol, and they were aware of and ok with this. • Before he spoke, Donald Trump was informed at least twice that there was no permit for a match to the Capitol. • Donald Trump ignored the advice, warnings, and pleas of the organizers when he sent the mob to the Capitol. Failure to secure a permit for the march on the Capitol may well be one of the least charges that Trump faces, but it is a very telling one.

It is FOX news that needs to be banned from the AIRWAVES! They have poisoned many, many, minds In ...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 23, 2021:

Some state AG or local DA needs to file manslaughter charges against Fox (i.e., Murdoch and the top half dozen on air personalities) for the deaths they caused by knowingly spreading lies about COVID. The fact that Rupert Murdoch canceled his 89th birthday party in March of 2020 proves that they knew of the danger at least that early. Once the jury returns a guilty verdict, the FCC will have to, as a matter of public safety, pull the Fox licenses. If anybody even tries to argue that pulling the licenses was political, they can explain why they are ok with licensing a company to kill Americans.

What a sick fuck! And more fodder for his impeachment and jail time. [bloomberg.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 22, 2021:

It’s a lot more interesting than what was published here. The people who planned the official rally were putting together a legal and peaceful protest. They had a permit for exactly that. The permit was for just the rally, not a march, and definitely nothing at the Capitol. They told Trump this before he spoke and emphasized that they did not have a permit for a march so he should not encourage one. You know the rest of the story.

Anyone ready to start a McConnell Pinata group? [alternet.org]

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 22, 2021:

What? Bash Bitch McCornhole? Who would ever do that? And why? WTF, I’m in.

Dump has said he will be seen again.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 21, 2021:

He will be seen again. I don't know if his trials will be televised, but I'm sure they will get media coverage.

So much fun and ends our pain! [youtu.be]

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 21, 2021:

The musical production at the end makes this whole video worth watching.

Crying like a baby for the past half hour.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 21, 2021:

The whole Q-niverse expired at noon on the 20th.

Way to go, Joe!!! [bloomberg.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 21, 2021:

The fact that one of the Democratic candidates that I wanted the least is this much better than Trump says a hell of a lot about how bad the last four years have been.

And boy did he ever with his far well speech .. shit was so deep, I had to hop up on the couch!

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 20, 2021:

I gave up on hip boots a long time ago when it comes to Trump. I found a good ladder. Good thing his time is up because my supply of extremely large grains of salt is almost depleted.

Now that the United States of America is about to lose its Chief Clown, what are the politicati ...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 20, 2021:

Take a clue from Big Al: "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -- Albert Einstein

You thought Texass was crazy? Get a load of Floriduh's krazy Kooks! [youtu.be]

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

I love the way the Republicans are always projecting. If you want to know what is really happening, just listen to them. For instance, her ranting about ignorance of the Constitution and the law is an excellent description of... ... ... wait for it... ... ... her. Duh! Idiotic Karens who refuse to recognize property rights would be hilarious if they were not a clear and present danger to public health.

I think all the people that stormed the capital should be changed under trumps executive order ...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

We need to have Oprah saying, "Ten years for you, and ten years for you, and ten years for you, and since you incited it, Donald, ten years for you."

So its not against the law to sell presidential pardons ?

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 19, 2021:

If Trump received even a single cent for a pardon he has to be charged with violation of 18 USC 201( b )( 2 )( a ), bribery. If Trump is convicted, he will be barred from ever holding federal office.

Republicans Call for Unity While Refusing to Acknowledge Biden Won Now that they’re on the ...

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

They want healing and unity. I'm completely ok with that as long as they realize that there is no healing without removing the malignancy, and there is no unity without truth.

I'm not going to fall for this one

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

There can be no healing without removing the malignancy. There can be no unity without truth.

How will Biden be able to sleep at night?

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

Oh! The horror! How ever will any of us sleep? I'll sleep much better without Trump and his pillow huckster, thank you.

I'm starting to think Trump might not release his healthcare plan.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 18, 2021:

I don't have any details on Trump's health care plan, but I know when he leaves my stress levels and blood pressure will drop.

Only if he is in front of them

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

The military said, “No!”

I'm starting to think Trump might not release his healthcare plan.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

@GeorgeRocheleau, Capt. Obvious said to tell you that Sherlock sends his regards.

'I’m facing a prison sentence': US Capitol rioters plead with Trump for pardons [theguardian.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

I have been thinking about it and have come to the conclusion that Trump should pardon every member of Congress who voted to overturn the election. By accepting the pardons, they would be admitting guilt. Based on their admission, they could then be banned from any public office, federal or state, for the rest of their lives under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

Ask and ye shall receive... in inches

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 17, 2021:

You think Dances with Karens has it bad, just imagine Roger Stone. He’s a twofer. You get Stone and Nixon both at the same time.

Well written. I know many don't have FB so I took screen shots.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

As much as I hate to say it, we need his picture there between Obama and Biden to remind us to never let it happen again.

Damnit! He made it on TV again! He had to revert to legacy technology.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

It would have taken a whole lot more than this and much, much sooner to even begin to qualify for too little, too late. If there had been criminal prosecution for what happened in Charlottesville, and a strong condemnation of the George Floyd killing, I could be convinced this was sincere. This was obviously done for the benefit of the Republicans in the Senate. I hope they see through the hypocrisy, and are as offended as most of us are. Now, if you will pardon me, I have a barf bag to dispose of.

5 days before he is in office, and him simply HAVING a plan.

mcgeo52 comments on Jan 16, 2021:

While it is nice to have an adult in charge, and Biden is obviously a major improvement over Trump, I am not sure he realizes what he really needs to do. Biden has his work cut out for him. Stop the Pandemic. Stop (or significantly slow) climate change. Restore the economy. Ease racial tensions. Restore faith in government. Any one of those five would be a serious challenge in its own right, but I don't see it as an exaggeration to say that each of these five represent an existential threat to our country. We are at a moment in our nation's history not unlike when FDR took office in 1932. We came perilously close to becoming a fascist country at that time. If Gen. Smedley Butler had been any less of a patriot, there would have been a coup staged against FDR, and it probably would have succeeded. The people supporting Trump are hurting, in many cases to the point of desperation. They have not only seen the middle class decimated by Reaganomics and neoliberalism, in many cases they are the no-longer-middle-class-victims of those policies. The good news for Biden is that if he does the right thing in restoring the economy, it will go a long way toward easing racial tensions and restoring faith in government. The bad news for Biden is that it means he will have to show the same kind of courage and leadership that FDR showed when he turned his back on "his people" (i.e., the Oligarchs) and did what was right for the greatest number of Americans. Biden is going to have to stop being a centrist, corporatist, neoliberal, and become a populist working for the people. If he doesn't do that we will in all likelihood end up with someone in four years who is smart enough to pull off a coup.