as expected - trump is let off

It's not much of a surprise that Donald Trump has been cleared of impeachment thanxs to the spinelessness of his Republican party, but it is certainly depressing news as the fascist policies start to gain pace, not just in the good old US of A, but also in good old Blighty. Law and decency has been cast aside, and politicians who care more about power and riches, rather than ideals and decency gain ever increasing powers. Trump has lost the election, but either he'll be back, or (more scarily) a sleeker, younger, and cleverer version will be in his place. I'm not really sure how Republicans who aided and supported Trump are allowed to prevent him being found guilty, but that's for another day. 

Anyway - Biden should forget about trying to appease any kind of hard core republicans, and aim towards solidifying the Democratic support, plus winning over the decent members of the GOP who have some morels left, and who realise democracy itself is at stake. There must be some out there.

There's a great piece by Frank Bruni in The New York Times here, and a snippet of it is below

As for the UK, we're also getting there, as the constant lying, cronyism, incompetence, and lack of accountability of the government is aided by wealthy backers and the sycophantic right wing press. When Covid has become a manageable problem, and Brexit has become an expensive fiasco the country grows used to, all we will be left with is the lawbreaking, deceit, and distain for parliament and the majority of people that voted for them. You should vote for a better life for all, especially the weaker elements of society, not just yourself.  When the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, don't blame me. If you voted for them, take a good hard look in the mirror, and see if you're proud of yourself. When either Priti Patel or Michael Grove become your new glorious leader, l'll be blowing all my dosh escaping reality, and l'll also consider getting a Heroin addiction later on as a cushion to it all. At least then l'll have something to numb myself from their idiotic racist rhetoric.

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