Finding the balance between being true to your values while channeling the rage is a serious challenge in these times!

I agree with the sentiment but fear the reasons are plain. Swift, brutal attacks on every front make resistance almost impossible. Destruction, almost anarchy is the immediate goal that opens the door to complete power. Despotic Oligarchy. But maybe that's just my sunny disposition talking??

Depressing to have to tell a 12 year old that logic doesn't pertain to matters of state anymore.

I'm sure Pete remembers all the powerlifting all nighters in the eating clubs at Princeton.

“Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Fear. It's part of the playbook and it works if people don't take a breath and figure out that they have to take a stand.

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