The major problem we face is THE PEOPLE. That government - dictatorship is there because of THE PEOPLE who voted them in. How many of the “entitled” are we going to have in teh next year or years that we will never return to an enough majority because THE PEOPLE will love to be assisted? That’s exactly the purpose of the dictator - more entitlements - more people will never want to give that up. And that’s how they stay there for ever. Hitler did it - universal healthcare - Staline did it. And now we just did it. Optimism may come tomorrow but right now, history does not make me very optimistic. Sorry - we had 1 year and 1/2 to fight hard and we did not - or not the right way - so now here we are. Law and politeness DO NOT work with dictators. Chamberlain, remember?
Not quite universal. Three of my grandparents received EXTERMINATION as their care in their older years. They left this earth on their appointed EXTERMINATION DATES.
An apeaser is one who feeds a crocodile hoping it will eat him last.
Diplomacy is saying, “Nice doggie..” until you can pick up a big stick.
I believe both of those were from Will Rogers.