We Live in Frightening Times: Sustainable Democracy Imperiled

OK, here’s a three-step exercise readers may find enlightening:

First, watch this short video, featuring a lady in Tennessee filling up her gas tank in a rather usual fashion.

Now ask yourself this question: For which presidential candidate would you guess she voted for in 2016, and plans to help re-elect in 2020? (Hint if you need it: Trump beat Clinton by a margin of almost 2 : 1 in Tennessee.)

Last step: Now ask yourself one final question: Is it possible to run a sustainable democracy with people of this level of mental competence?  No hint on this one; you’re on your own here. 🙂