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DEVELOPING: Democrats in both the House and Senate are planning to draft legislation to classify MAGA rallies as "domestic terrorist activity" and require the FBI, DOJ & DHS to take steps to prevent such "domestic terrorism." Sen. Durbin is leading effort along with Rep Schneider
I still can't quite figure out what is the best historical foil for current events - The War of Independence, The 17th C war of religions, or the fall of the Roman empire.
I like Rome for the rise of Christianity, as I equate that with our current rise of wokeism and its take over of politics. You also have the elite over-production angle which enables religion to be the tool used to cull out old elites and filter aspiring elites.
But, I like the war of religions for how you squirm your way into sacred values that can't be negotiated through.
The negative sum thinking of the Roman empire is also apt. Pelosi's / McConnel's sabotage of 2k stimulus checks makes me think of that. As does the resistance against Trump's military pull backs. But, we're not yet at the point where people would purposefully tank lives for the sake of vengance.
So, I would say it's a combination of Christian Rome and the war of religions. The American Revolution is very close, but you're missing out on the religious angle, and that is definitely very unique right now.
Looks like Trump's 3rd party machine development may face an uphill battle. I'm sure McConnel has a plan to prevent it from rooting. The suspicion is that is Trump impeachment and political bans can prevent Republicans from thinking there is any hope there, it will keep them in line and scare anyone from going that way. Once the initial energy is sapped, it may never root - especially if the cult of personality can't lead it to the Presidency.
ReplyDeleteThis poll has the bad stats. I'd be very cautious about trusting it though. It smells like loaded question disinformation stuff to me. Something to give some energy to the impeach crowd.
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/polling/poll-strong-majority-gop-voters-see-themselves-republicans-instead-maga
For 3rd party planning, see Viva Frei & Barnes law podcasts on Rumble or youtube - if they don't get banned off the latter.