I look at Trump's popularity and it is still quite high. So while it may seem dark to some, generally it isn't bothering most Americans that much. Thus it is likely to continue and progress.
What is next?
- Maybe punish citizens for their views that do not align with the state sanctioned perspective, rather than just Green Card and immigrants. In this case, I expect some type of black list that deals economic damage to those on it. I can imagine some type of wide ranging social media bans for those on the list.
- Further erode the rule of law and empower the president as a unity power. Or alternatively marketed, deal with corrupt judges who want to upend the will of a democratically elected leader.
This play book has happened so many times recently, Putin in Russia, Netanyahu is doing it in Israel right now, Erdoğan in Turkey.
It seems this is where the US is headed and I do not see any off ramps in the need term.
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