Giving up hope is also complying with authoritarians in advance. It’s saying that fascism is inevitable, that there is no other way to be. I know it’s hard to keep hope alive, but I hope you find a way. ❤️
I spoke to someone recently who was confident that even if Trump is elected, there are too many checks and balances for him to become an authoritarian. It is astounding to see people experiencing reality so differently.