If United States democracy were a stock, I would short it.

I’m sorry to be a downer, but all indications show a bleak future for the American people and our government.

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Good morning. This is not going to be uplifting.

Let’s briefly review the circumstances.

• The January 6 commission, along with several other investigations, have turned up abundant evidence of the Trump Administration’s intentions, plans, and efforts to overturn a fair election and usurp power. We have conclusive evidence of conspiracy and collusion by prominent journalists, elected officials, law enforcement, legal professionals, and members of the military.
• Despite mountains of gaslighting and claims to the contrary, it remains documented fact that the Republican Party colluded with a hostile foreign government to gain advantage in the 2016 Election. The depths of this collusion, and the identities of all involved parties remain unknown.
• Across the country, Republican-controlled state legislatures have worked to gerrymander districts, disenfranchise voters, and install Republican sycophants in key offices where they can overturn the will of voters and usurp power for their minority party.
• While Republicans enjoy unchecked control of…