Despite most American's protestations they favor democracy, a significant subset of the population have a fairly twisted idea of what government by the people is all about. Most Republicans support candidates who deny our elections are free and fair, including the failed, twice impeached former president. It comes down to many, if not most in the GOP wanting a "strong" leader who will tell them what to do and what to think.
Writers from George Orwell to Aldous Huxley to Upton Sinclair have warned us of what happens when we put our trust in authoritarian leaders. Truth is the first casualty when fascists take over. Individual freedom is next.
Today's elections are not a make or break moment in American history, but it may be a turning point.
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