The Path Forward
Look.
Facts do not matter.
The truth does not matter.
Lies do not matter.
We are past the time for rational decision making based on logic and evidence.
At this point, we are driven by emotion manipulated by social media.
How do we come back from that?
Sometimes, a great conflagration is required to burn away the outdated, the broken, the pieces of what was, so that something new can be built in their place.
Sometimes, the only way forward is through the flames.
I do not know what that looks like yet, but I have a good idea. History teaches us all of the lessons we need to get a clearer picture of the next decade.
Look to the decline of any great nation and you will see the path before us.
Hate is emboldened again, just like 2016. We are already seeing the results of that.
Things will be significantly harder this time around. It would be wise to plan accordingly.
How can we stay grounded and find a sense of purpose during the Trump presidency, especially when we’re overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty about the future?
There are many ways to prepare for the coming dark times. Some of them involve building communities, and all of them involve civil disobedience and self-defense planning. MAGAs cannot be the only ones who are prepared for a physical battle. I won't riot, but I will be ready when the mob comes to my neighborhood.