We did. Working against almost limitless kleptocrat funding and an entrenched propaganda machine is a hard task, especially when half the population is very susceptible to authoritarian manipulation and fearmongering. 🙁

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Depends on what that purpose is

Yep

Unfortunately Chuck Norris and Steven Segal are right-wingers in real life, so we're going to have to call for backup

I was specifically referring to violence between divergent factions *within* the administration as a result of power struggles. I completely agree that they will use unmitigated violence on any out group they target, including asylum seekers.

Rocky Horror is awesome, but the fugitive (Barry Allen Bostwick) is not the same person as the actor who played Brad (Barry Knapp Bostwick), who is probably horrified people are mistaking him for a predator.

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So good to see you!!

Mind you, I wouldn't expect things to play as violently as they did in Nazi Germany. The US version would probably mostly involve sidelining opponents complemented by a mysterious uptick in the number of people mysteriously falling out of windows or getting hit by cars.

Ironically, as those in control come closer to making future elections completely irrelevant, maintaining a strong coalition will become less essential. Former allies will be sidelined (or otherwise eliminated) as each faction seeks to extend its power.

At the same time, each group is jockeying for power within the administration and party governance structures. They needed to show unity to gain control of the presidency, congress, and the judiciary, but as they move to consolidate power, cracks may start to show.

The one positive thing about this coalition between neoliberals, evangelicals, and white supremacists is its inherent instability and self-contradiction. The people in power have to do enough for each group and its supporters to maintain their loyalty without alienating the other two groups.

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Lots of life changes, but yes, doing well and happy to re-engage

Hey, good to see you! I feel like some ancient spirit reawakened by a curse

I believe this is what you did for folks who were forced to miss camp in past years due to fires and Norovirus outbreaks.