I'd just like to remind Americans that France is currently on its Fifth Republic since 1789 (with three Empires—with monarchs—interleaved until 1870).
The USA appears to be in the dying days of its Second Republic (time out in 1860-65) but something better will emerge eventually, if we avoid planetary ecosystem collapse in the meantime.
This, too, shall pass.
@cstross Love the optimism! Thank you, of course you are right. The other "smolk" clouding the outset is my own estimated lifespan. Hope to remain to see that future.
@dany_57987 I don't expect to live long enough to see what comes after this round of fascism. (I'm 60 and not in great health.) So my hopes are for everyone else.
@cstross Actually, the "hope to remain" was a bit fast. Not entirely sure when i think more about it. There's a lot to it actually.
Hoping for your health to improve!