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The dystopian nightmare that haunts us is lastly right here. Donald Trump and the ToTRUMPlatarians are set to take workplace and the darkish clouds are looming. The air you are feeling on the again of your neck, that chilly air that makes you hunch your shoulders up, is the sensation of dread we all know awaits us. Or a refusal to consider that local weather change is actual, however you get the purpose.
It’s been a few months now and my hope is that the visceral reactions and the primal screaming have subsided sufficient that we are able to have trustworthy conversations and face some harsh truths.
The US has made its alternative and that alternative is for xenophobia, racism, sexism and anti-LGBTQIA+ rights. America’s alternative is to attempt its damndest to Make America A Lot Just like the Jim Crow South throughout the Civil Rights Motion. At this level, I totally anticipate to see “Whites Solely” water fountains and I’m not joking right here. I feel America underestimated the extent of hate that this administration has for individuals who don’t appear to be them (or possibly they didn’t) and the destruction of America as we all know it has already begun. And that isn’t hyperbole, that’s calling a factor a factor.
The incoming Trump administration has already threatened to close down establishments just like the Division of Training and the Inner Income Service. The long run president has threatened to go after political rivals and information packages which have been vital of his buffoonish candidacy. He’s known as for mass deportations, a push to destroy LGBTQIA+ rights, and even plans to finish smart gun security legal guidelines.
However inform me extra about egg costs, please. And don’t fear democrats even fell for the costs are so rattling excessive crimson herring. Not that they aren’t excessive however let’s be clear, this election was by no means about excessive costs. And all of us fell for it. It could be at this second within the Orwellian play of our lives, “Why Received’t White Girls Simply Go away The Soccer On the Floor, Charlie Brown?” the place Dr. King appears to be like over at Harry Belafonte and says: “I concern I’m integrating my folks right into a burning home.”
At this level it’s vital to take a look at two truths that may’t be escaped: America voted to destroy itself, or as Adrian Bott tweeted and Franchesca Ramsey made well-known by way of tune, “I by no means thought that the leopards would eat my face,” and outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris didn’t lose the election in a lot as she by no means actually had an opportunity, as a result of Harris ran a marketing campaign and Trump runs a cult.
There’s a distinction. Let me clarify.
Trump’s run for the White Home was fueled by hate. The truth is, he ran as an empty vessel that might be stuffed with no matter hatred those that love him maintain. He had no coverage, no agenda, no CliffsNotes, nothing. He actually took to phases and freestyled a operating message of hate and concern (Haitians are consuming home pets; immigrants are raping and murdering white girls) that spoke to center America’s bigotry and in flip that was all he wanted for a return journey again to 1600 Penn. Ave.
It’s misguided to argue all of the issues that Harris may’ve finished in a different way; (and, sure there are issues she may’ve finished to choose up votes; even when she acquired all of Jill Stein’s votes she nonetheless wouldn’t have gained) however the line was drawn when the person she was operating towards held a 30-minute dance get together nearing the tip of his candidacy and at one level imitated giving fellatio to a microphone and none of this stopped those that beloved him for voting for him.
What’s worse is that white America knew it. They had been in on the joke.
The U.S. Capitol Constructing is seen throughout dawn forward of President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Supply: Eric Thayer / Getty
Trump wasn’t simply destroyed in the one debate that he and Harris had, he was uncovered. He was devoid of a plan and incoherent. With out an viewers, he was merely a jester with out a court docket. He was lowered to being an previous man yelling on the quick automobiles driving down his block. If America truly wished actual governance, then this election wouldn’t have been shut.
However America has spoken and what they elected is all of the fears that gasoline the survival of sunset cities and the tip of affirmative motion. America voted to blow itself up from the within and it’s laborious to root for an America that doesn’t need to proper the ship, however would somewhat drown everybody. And even when they die within the course of, then not less than they’ve killed these they hate.
So now we look forward to the implementation of Undertaking 2025 (everyone knows it’s coming), the confederacy of dunces that make up Trump’s cupboard and the nonsensical–virtually comical if the steadiness of the free world wasn’t at stake–press conferences that we all know await.
So this collection isn’t simply to chart the devastation that we’re positive will ensue, it’s additionally a psychological well being check-in to ensure we’re all going to make it. It’s a have a look at the entire methods this new administration will plan to destroy us and all of the methods we are able to struggle again. It’s a have a look at how we acquired right here and the way we are able to get out of it. However make no mistake about it, it’s going to be tough. There can be bumps and bruises. However I promise should you experience with me there can be snacks and who doesn’t like cookies particularly because the world we all know, the one all of us purchased into, is crumbling round us.
Stephen A. Crockett Jr. is the previous opinion editor at HuffPost. His opinionated work started across the age of seven when he argued efficiently that the Boy Scouts was not a bunch he wanted to belong to. His earlier work has appeared on The Root, The Washington Publish and the San Jose Mercury Information.
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