The level of cowardice and short-termism from so many institutions in response to Trump 2.0 is infuriating.
Do these media orgs, politicians, universities, museums, etc. honestly think that appeasing this man and his regime will save them? When has that strategy EVER worked with narcissistic authoritarian bullies like Trump?
Unless we’re talking about the billionaire class that has so much unaccountable power anyway, in which case Trump has been very good for them and their bottom line. Who needs inconveniences like democracy or the rule of law when regulations are disappearing and a new round of massive Republican tax cuts are on the horizon? Not to mention the promise of preferential treatment for those businessmen who can provide Trump with the biggest bribes. Must be nice!
The point is, these past several months have been a real eye-opener in terms of how few powerful people and institutions give a shit about our democracy. They’ve gone “mask off” as they say. Or to be more generous, they’re feckless cowards whose integrity is worth less than nothing.
I guess we’re the only ones who can save us.
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