I don't know, I would say they are cynical about anyone who doesn't look like them...or about anything, including general science, that might be contrary to their preconceptions or beliefs.

We already have such a term...MAGA...

And how are you going to bring that about?
Your premise is just plain wrong.
Authoritarianism "succeeds" often by plain force...or, in our case...by a many decades long plan to subvert and pervert our already weak institutions.

And, while we're at it...why don't we just do that for everybody?
Or, is cruelty an essential part of the american dream, we cannot be happy unless others suffer?

Awww...
Happy, happy birthday, Hyapatia!
It is remembrance day here in Canada and this is now something I will always remember in years to come, many of which I wish for you to have in health and happiness and joy!!!

Nothing less than a signed confession...sort of the original Trump...

Great video! It is hard to bear what you've been through, but you've said what needs to be said, what needs to be repeated and shouted to the high heavens. Too often we all just accept the unacceptable..and that needs to stop!

Thank you for being a champion, a warrior, a shining light for us all!

Well, yes, of course...that and many others that they are beholden to.
I was addressing their "rationale" that I listened to when they spoke last night...that the policy argument had been made and that continuing the shut down would only hurt people.
Sadly, Americans don't care much about debate...

Without the filibuster, republicans would have no way to assert democratic complicity in their legislative terrorism. Why we would want to keep it is beyond all reason.

Yes...but...this will eventually have to happen anyways...the longer they remain out of session, the more ridiculous they look. And don't expect the Epstein files to be manna from heaven...they've had lots of time to scrub them clean.
Stand firm or make way for those that will!

If this is true, then Democrats screw themselves over, proving themselves feckless idiots who cannot or will not stand up for the people. Insist...demand!...everything. Let them junk the filibuster...a situation which can be used to right many wrongs if the opportunity ever again arises.

It is only a promise for a vote in the Senate...what they offered long ago. Does anyone actually think they would even bring it up for a vote in the House? It is abject surrender, nothing less. They should just refuse, let the Republicans get rid of the filibuster if they want.

Those masks are expensive, give them a break!