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While we're over here on this site bickering over mundane issues and sniping at each other, the rest of social media is in a growing state of consternation. Half the USA's population in on the verge of a nervous breakdown, frustrated by the idea of having to helplessly stand by while Donald Trump and all he represents gains momentum and the tide slowly turns in his favor. Daily his despotic power grows as he, with his finger on the pulse of those who represent what Americans really are, grow in numbers and trickle into his camp. And now with increasing opportunities to begin stacking the Supreme Court with right-wing conservatives, this incompetent, unscrupulous tyrant can place himself above the constitution and remain in office, maybe indefinitely like his heroes Vladimir Putkin and Kim jong Un. This is not hyperbole. It's what is happening right under our eyes where Fuhrer Trump will soon have it in his power to make this country over, a transformation which will last for generations unless there is a civil revolt. Planned Parenthood, Gay Marriage, LGBT Rights, Voting laws, Affirmative Action, are just a few of the liberal gains in jeopardy, not to mention the foundling fathers' instructions about the separation of church and state. Meanwhile, Democrats are scurrying around, wringing their hands, some mewing about civility, others gearing up for battle, placing their hopes in the ballot box, the traditional route for change, but a way which Trump forces now have the muscle to control. Chaos could be the winner. America is on the path to becoming a fascistic, theocratic, oligarchy. Some are apathetically all right with this. Others are vigorously opposed. A clash seem inevitable. Thomas Jefferson, flawed Aristocrat that he was, could never be accused of not being on point in his utterances. To wit: "I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical." Ol Abe Lincoln, luke warm about freeing the slaves, observed that: "a house divided against itself cannot stand." Malcolm X thought change should come by "any means necessary". What does the future hold for the Divided States of America? 🙄

From the lowest point on earth to the tallest mountain, no-one is listening. We're too busy watching sports, getting high, and chasing wealth. Attempts to overthrow America (rebellion), sister Cynique, has been going since the first American Revolution, right down to now; to recent attempts via Russian meddling in the 2016 elections. But this time it’s really going to happen, I think, and everybody’s involved, the American people, Europe, China, Russia, and the Middle East. She’s had it coming for over four-hundred years and; while I do not advocate mass civil unrest, I pray matters turn-around for the better. Mass rebellion is the only answer to problems of today, worldwide.

For most of my life I considered myself pretty lucky given the years I was I was born. Sure I was raised in a straight up ghetto, but I never came close to being hungry. I've always has access to clean water and air (mostly). I was never at risk of going to war; I was too young for Vietnam (fortunately) and had access to doctors, medicine and affordable housing-- in Manhattan. The country was in the midst of a technical revolution. Gas was cheap and educational opportunities abounded (I did not pay for my master degrees and my BS cost relatively little). You were essentially free to do anything you wanted. I could get in my car and drive 3,000 miles without a visa or anyone's permission. On so many levels, all things considered, me and my contemporaries, really had it made. The idea someone like Trump could become president would have been laughable. On some level, I know there may come a time where making a statement like that could actually put my life at risk... No @Cynique, I do not think you are being hyperbolic. There is cause for profound concern here. When white folks start compiling about the status quo something is SERIOUSLY wrong! White American does not really appreciate how good the actually have it. If a few more of them got a passport and traveled outside the U.S., they might get a clue. Still white folks have been so manipulated by the media they think things was far worse for them they they really are. 45 can tweet about muslims and Muslims are banned from entering the country. He can tweet about MS13 crossing our southern border and we rip families apart and put the children in kennels (this is not really done but the media say this and white people believe it). White people regularly grab a guns and go on killing sprees, the are committing suicide at alarming rates, and OD on prescription drugs. Educationally they lag the rest of the industrial world and their best and brightest work in companies building social media platforms. White people actually have it made and they are screwing the country up for no good reason, other than greed and stupidity. All the rest of us brown folk can do is watch...in horror.

@Cynique: That's the unfortunate truth of reality. I never thought about it that way. Thanks for an undeniable explanation of 'loser.' Yeah, we love marking territory with our testosterone, as if a Blackman is in charge of anything except abusing Black females. Well said!

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