The use of the word "fascism" on this platform is tiresome and tedious. It turns off the centrist and more reasonable alt-right voters that the Dems need to attract. By using that word, you're giving up. Elections still matter. This is a democracy and a beacon of light for the world. Act like it.

In these unlucky moments, America needs as many opinions as it can get. I am pleased to announce that The Continental has asked me to help out for a bit. Jack is bemused, but he hasn't seen the new desktop doggie-bed I'm buying with my book advance. Even you can climb The Continental's paywall.