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Originally Posted by Wastedyouth
I am sure in the history of the US this is the first time they have ever been tested or threatened.
Clearly we need to live in fear.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2...cy-almost-died
Edit: to be fair to you, recency bias probably makes it seem more significant than previous threats. But we, as a people, are also far more educated than previous generations, which I would hope leads to stronger resistance. |
I don't think the example you provided is going to comfort anyone.
The last time democracy almost died .... and the subsequent deadliest war in history.