I don't like putting it this way, but everyone needs to learn how to hate. It was great when we didn't have to, and could imagine it was all a civil debate. But that's donezo; survival of democracy requires treating its enemies with just raw contempt, rage, scorn, and yes, hatred.
This is not the time for curling up in a fetal position and searching for a way to convince the right that they are being too mean and forceful over a cup of tea.
If people aren’t stunned & scared & fully pissed off then they aren’t paying attention.
This is a stand up and fucking fight moment.
i actually think it's the opposite. even if we pull this one out, we're going to have to figure out how to deradicalize a huge portion of our populace. this will involve patience and compassion for absolute assholes. i definitely do not have it in me.