Republicans that hitch their ride to authoritarianism should realize that it is an existential risk to the American way of life—beyond any electoral defeat.
US politicians, corporations, and churches cannot thrive in an authoritarian environment.
After sidelining the people, authoritarian elites build new coalitions and violently dispose of rivals. Aging leaders like Trump risk violent removal—and so do their supporters.
Some will float to the top. And they'll destroy the remainders of their coalition.
To live in fear.
