The biggest mistake moderate Democrats are making is that they are governing to preserve institutional credibility while hoping that Trumpism will blow over, rather than preparing with grim fortitude for a society-wide confrontation with a fascist movement playing for keeps. /1

— David Atkins (@DavidOAtkins) May 12, 2023

This is exactly right. The fascists and reactionary “conservatives” are very diligently preparing for the next coup. Meanwhile, the Democrats play games.

The next coup will likely be successful. I give it an 80% chance. It’ll either be in 2024 or, more likely, 2028.