We’d all like to wake and realize that we’ve all had the same terrible nightmare.

Horrifying Shot of MAGA and U.S. Politics More Generally

The only qualification necessary to be a member of Trump’s cabinet is absolute loyalty to the president.  Any of the other usual requisites are actually regarded as negatives: a strong resume, relevant experience, intelligence, training, honesty and the like.

To be fair, this is precisely what Americans voted for in 2024, and about 30% of the electorate continues to support this stupidity and criminality.

“We’re Led by Grifters and Fools”

Sure, there have been many other people who have lived according to the beliefs expressed here by philosopher and American revolutionary Thomas Paine, but their numbers don’t begin to compare with those who think of themselves as patriots of the country of their birth and adherents to the religion they were assigned by their parents.

What a terrible shame. It’s easy to imagine a world of peace and harmony, but it sure seems an incredible challenge to get there. This is especially true today, on a planet that is increasingly led by fascist dictators, and a population where ignorance, nationalism, and hate is heating up by the day.

To Be a Citizen of the World