Could you tell the people in Ukraine that? I'm sure they'll find comfort in your words, Pat. As for those of us in blue states, we're a little fucked — but not as much as immigrants, minorities, gay, and trans people who are now targets for the fascists who were just swept into power. Did you vote in favor of this, Pat? Aileen Cannon will soon have a seat on SCOTUS, as will a few other extremist judges who will be elevated to the court to replace any aging conservative justices. Even Russia has a Supreme Court. Project 2025 will see tens of thousands of not-sufficiently loyal civil servants shown the door in favor of vetted loyalists. It's part of the plan. Do you want to see what an actual deep state looks like? Give it time.

Good fucking grief, what have we done? How many institutions and agencies will be abandoned or damaged beyond repair or recognition? How will Trump wield his new-found powers to act with impunity? You're not worried at all, Pat? They not only see him as their president, he's also their cult leader. AND god is on their side! What could go wrong? Our democracy is on its deathbed and will soon be replaced by a fascist regime that will stifle dissent because nobody speaks ill of the leader. I have a 10-month-old grandson, and I never imagined him living in a fascist regime. I'm stunned, and I'm worried, and if I'm being honest, I'm scared.

Did you think his former chief of staff was joking when he said Trump is the biggest threat our democracy has ever faced? 

I'm amazed you would show your face around here and spout such ignorance, Pat.

Kevin g