11-08-2016, 01:09 PM
Some basic themes:
1. Donald Trump has no chance.
2. US Senate -- it is a near-toss-up. Democrats have nothing to lose, but Republicans aren't losing enough to make the Senate a slam dunk.
3. Gridlock likely for now. Obstruction has become the norm.
4. Civil war -- possible. Many cannot accept that they can lose. 45% of the public will believe that the election was stolen.
Subtext: impeachment a high likelihood strictly for political purposes. Hillary Clinton could be crippled as President.
5. Economic vulnerability: likely a slowing economy, an economic downturn will not elicit buyouts. Some people would like an economic meltdown to make their agenda possible. More monetary stimulus is unlikely.
6. Foreign policy: Russia can exploit any division in the West.
7. Populism has become a theme in both Parties. Corporations can be called on the carpet for misconduct.
8. Realignment -- we are overdue. Parties must redefine themselves, but they have become increasingly rigid. But the rigidity means that they cannot meet6 a real emergency.
1. Donald Trump has no chance.
2. US Senate -- it is a near-toss-up. Democrats have nothing to lose, but Republicans aren't losing enough to make the Senate a slam dunk.
3. Gridlock likely for now. Obstruction has become the norm.
4. Civil war -- possible. Many cannot accept that they can lose. 45% of the public will believe that the election was stolen.
Subtext: impeachment a high likelihood strictly for political purposes. Hillary Clinton could be crippled as President.
5. Economic vulnerability: likely a slowing economy, an economic downturn will not elicit buyouts. Some people would like an economic meltdown to make their agenda possible. More monetary stimulus is unlikely.
6. Foreign policy: Russia can exploit any division in the West.
7. Populism has become a theme in both Parties. Corporations can be called on the carpet for misconduct.
8. Realignment -- we are overdue. Parties must redefine themselves, but they have become increasingly rigid. But the rigidity means that they cannot meet6 a real emergency.
The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the dedicated Communist but instead the people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction, true and false, no longer exists -- Hannah Arendt.