1. I've devoted much of my career to understanding authoritarianism and the breakdown of democracy. And I'm growing increasingly pessimistic about the prospects for American democracy, because of one simple question: what could slow down the GOP march toward authoritarianism?
— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) September 21, 2021
I do agree. I think there’s about an 80% chance of a Republican coup in 2024, and if it does not occur that year, then nearly 100% chance in 2028.
January 6 was a trial run, similar to the (also-incompetent) 1923 Beer Hall Putsch in Germany.