President Biden warned yesterday against the Trump led MAGA Cult extremists bent upon overturning democracy in America. I have been trying to make this same warning in my blog posts for about six years.
Biden was very clear to make the distinction between the Autocratic wing of the Republican Party and the normal Republicans. I hope my writings can be seen by conservatives as a warning that the Republican party has been taken over by autocratic/authoritarian/fascist elements. And I hope they see that they are no longer part of this violent extremist threatening force.
A few examples of the autocratic activities from the top of my head
The Coup attempt on January 6, 2020.
The first time in American history where a losing president did not peacefully transfer power to the incoming president.
Election of Republican officials who will have the power to count and/or decertify votes and appoint Republican victors.
Shutting down polling booths in black and brown liberal neighborhoods.
A vast host of voter suppression laws.
A constant drumbeat of propaganda lies pretending that Trump won the election and had it stolen from him
Attacks on the FBI for carrying out a highly vetted and authorized search of Trump property looking for evidence of espionage by the civilian Trump.
There are countless other examples but I find these depressing enough for now.
My deepest hope is that conservatives finally get sick of trying to justify the anti-democracy actions, threats, and violence of the extremists in what used to be the Republican Party and walk away.
Enough. Please. Enough.
