I’ve been writing A LOT about the mental status, competency, gaslighting techniques of the Ol’ Pussy Grabber and the gullibility of his voters. In light of the polls that came out last week and obvious attempts by various news outlets to normalize the Ol’ Pussy Grabber’s administration, I figgered this was a good article to press! It should energize the resistance, maintain our focus, reinforce our enthusiasm, and give us hope. Rule #6: Remember the future, nothing lasts forever.

Autocracy: Rules for Survival

In the face of the impulse to normalize, it is essential to maintain one’s capacity for shock. This will lead people to call you unreasonable and hysterical, and to accuse you of overreacting. It is no fun to be the only hysterical person in the room. Prepare yourself.

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