[juliushuijnk]

There are nuances to my statements that are difficult to make in text.

I was hoping to discuss ways on perhaps pointing out (and how to defend) the last institutions that prevents the US from being in a civil war or authocracy.

I'm also writing to, I guess, just express some shock on how the US still sort of functions like nothing is going on.

[toomuchtodo]

The hypernormalization you refer to is certainly shocking to see. Americans are conditioned differently than say, the French, the Italians, or the Nepalese (who overthrew their corrupt government in a matter of days with <~20 deaths or so); Americans also have more to lose, faster, and with gun accessibility and violence, far more deaths would occur (imho) versus protests and activism that takes place in other countries. Their risk aversion is justified.

As a civilian, the best you can do is observe as the gears of democracy turn; if shit hits the fan, you can decide to leave for somewhere safer until the country restores democracy (totally valid, no shame in self preservation, lots of developed countries to pick from for near term residency), or stay while it happens. Manage your risk appetite accordingly, it’s all that is within your control. Have a plan. Better to have it and not need it versus need it and not have it.

Have some hope, these are not competent or serious people at work.