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I believe you are spot on in your analysis as to what the GOP intends to do. I feel hopeless that the Dems have the stomach to do what they must to insure our continued Democracy. I truly feel I am watching the end of something beautiful, and the rise of the F****ing Hunger Games. I wish there was more we could do; pushing people to vote will NOT matter given Gerrymandering and Repub laws giving the ability to flip elections. What do we REALLY do???? - Feeling hopeless

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Jay, I love to read your commentary, your thoughts, summarizations, and your explanations for the goings-on in this country politically. You write as though you're speaking to me, you're not talking over my head so to speak (I have learning disabilities that sometimes prevent me from grasping other outlets for this information) but I understand-most of the time-what you're saying.

That all being said, I have to say that unless I'm misunderstanding your summaries, I'm not optimistic about our democracy, our future, and the true meaning of the Forefathers' vision of 'Freedom.' It seems like tRump and his base, and all who support him, follow him, finance him, forgive his transgressions, have more power--though fewer numbers--than the reasonable people of this country. Like you, I have elderly parents about whom I worry for their future, as well as my own. If tRump gets back into the White House, I can guarantee the border will close. In OR out. We'll be trapped here like rats, and there'll be no escape. Other countries have a dim view of 'Americans' due to the image that tRump projected on the world stage.

So, what will become of us? When our Social Security is ceased, healthcare, safety net programs, etc. Then what? Only the strong survive to serve and protect those with the money? I see a dystopian (not too distant) future. Okay, maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself, but what are the alternatives? I see none. There is too much going on behind the scenes, sneaky $#!t that we seemingly have no control over, things that destroy us and it all comes to light after the fact, without any way of preventing it from destroying our good country. What do you say to someone who feels so hopeless and afraid?

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Wonderfully written, as usual! Is it just me, or do other people feel like The Lincoln Project could do wonders for some of the Dems running for office next year? :)

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