They're Beginning to Feel It. And the Little Professor is About to Pee Himself.

Former Clinton Secretary of Labor and Practicing Midget, Robert Reich  

Dear Friends,

"Some of you have shared with me your fears about the upcoming election, now just twenty-two days away. I can’t sugarcoat this. It is frightening and worrying. We have already endured four years of Trump. Another term could tip America and the world into full-bore fascism. Trump has become even more unhinged and vindictive. His fascistic personality is now on full display — his cruel lies, scapegoating of innocent people, creation of enemies and “enemies within.” JD Vance is as bad, if not worse. 

Many of you are dismayed that Trump is running almost head-to-head with Harris, given everything we and the rest of America already know about him, and given how talented and dedicated Harris is and would be — will be — as President. I understand your dismay. Rarely in history has America faced such a clear choice between authoritarianism and democracy, between moral squalor and decency. Why don’t more people see this? Or maybe they do, and the polls are flawed? 

I also think it important not to become so consumed with the failings of current politicians or the hateful rhetoric of Trump and his fellow Republicans that we overlook the many good things that have happened in Washington under the Biden-Harris administration. Think of the grand jurors, jurors, prosecutors, and judges in Trump’s trials who have  not flinched from their duties. 

And the election workers who are and will be doing everything in their power to protect our democracy. And all those who are working their hearts out right now to make sure Donald Trump stays out of the White House — including many of you. 

It’s important that we act in even small ways to maintain the trust and decency that our system of self-government requires, even though decency seems to be in short supply with Trump and Vance and their lackeys. Counter lies with truth. When you hear someone repeating a Trump Republican lie, correct it. Do not tolerate bigotry and hate. When you see and hear it, call it out. Stand up to it, denounce it, and demand that others denounce it, too. Finally, do not stoop to name-calling, bullying, or any of the other tactics that Trump loyalists may be using."

To coin a borrowed phrase, "Do You Hear Yourself", Professor?

via Robert Reich.substack.com