I have problems with equating this time to The Civil War. The problems of white nationalism in the name of Jesus Christ and God, anti-semitism in the name of Jesus Christ and God, and cult beliefs are not defined by political geographic boundaries, are plaguing about one-half the country's population, etc. This is a cult like Jamestown, but unlike Jamestown it won't self-destruct by it's leader passing out Kool-Aid. The Southerners didn't deny their beliefs or actions, while people like US Rep Cliff Bentz, State Rep Nearman, US Sen Josh Hawley, and Lindsey Graham, to name just a few, have done and continue to do. A broad segment of our population needs to be held accountable for enabling, aiding, and abetting the racist nationalism, anti-semitism, and cult before healing can begin.
"Republicans will need to make the first move to build trust so that national unity around common values is possible.
"At a minimum, that requires acknowledging that the election was free, fair and reflective of the people’s will. That is the plain and simple truth, and Republicans ought to say it clearly even if they argue there were flaws. GOP leaders had hoped that passive resistance to President Trump’s nefarious aims was enough. It was enough to prevent Republican majorities in each of the contested states’ legislatures from challenging the results and appointing a competing slate of delegates. It is no longer enough in the present circumstances. Only open acknowledgment that the president and his sycophants lied or deluded themselves about the election will show Democrats and independents that Republicans understand the gravity of what happened." See https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/11/americans-want-unity-heres-why-thats-still-so-difficult-achieve/
Agree. As he did on the first impeachment vote, as well. And he denounced Trumpism and Trumpism in 2016, withholding his vote from Trump in that election. I don't think I can name a time or an issue where he has lived in the alternate reality that the 74 million voters who supported Trump are living in. He has not universally denounced science and truth as the Trumpers have, because he's not part of the cult. I am waiting for others in the GOP to follow suit, but I am not holding my breath.
I have problems with equating this time to The Civil War. The problems of white nationalism in the name of Jesus Christ and God, anti-semitism in the name of Jesus Christ and God, and cult beliefs are not defined by political geographic boundaries, are plaguing about one-half the country's population, etc. This is a cult like Jamestown, but unlike Jamestown it won't self-destruct by it's leader passing out Kool-Aid. The Southerners didn't deny their beliefs or actions, while people like US Rep Cliff Bentz, State Rep Nearman, US Sen Josh Hawley, and Lindsey Graham, to name just a few, have done and continue to do. A broad segment of our population needs to be held accountable for enabling, aiding, and abetting the racist nationalism, anti-semitism, and cult before healing can begin.
"Republicans will need to make the first move to build trust so that national unity around common values is possible.
"At a minimum, that requires acknowledging that the election was free, fair and reflective of the people’s will. That is the plain and simple truth, and Republicans ought to say it clearly even if they argue there were flaws. GOP leaders had hoped that passive resistance to President Trump’s nefarious aims was enough. It was enough to prevent Republican majorities in each of the contested states’ legislatures from challenging the results and appointing a competing slate of delegates. It is no longer enough in the present circumstances. Only open acknowledgment that the president and his sycophants lied or deluded themselves about the election will show Democrats and independents that Republicans understand the gravity of what happened." See https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/11/americans-want-unity-heres-why-thats-still-so-difficult-achieve/
Agreed. I thought Romney met that challenge well in his Senate speech.
Agree. As he did on the first impeachment vote, as well. And he denounced Trumpism and Trumpism in 2016, withholding his vote from Trump in that election. I don't think I can name a time or an issue where he has lived in the alternate reality that the 74 million voters who supported Trump are living in. He has not universally denounced science and truth as the Trumpers have, because he's not part of the cult. I am waiting for others in the GOP to follow suit, but I am not holding my breath.