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Which ever way you look at it, at least now we can say that the respective "battle stations and strategies" are now clear, no more sly innuendo, no more "wink, wink...you know what I mean"! We are getting to the point where a racist has to proclaim himself as a racist for all to see and judge. We are getting to the point where the Conservative Movement supporters have to acknowledge to the majority of the people that they couldn't give a damn whether they live or die, whether they ate or not....as long as they spent their money in the economy This makes a significant difference. Nobody can hide behind a mask anymore.

The logical corrollary of Heather's second scenario where the corporations no longer see their interests represented by the Republicans is that effectively corporations move to defeat those vying for the Trumpite option. Business would change camps and fund the Democrats. However, should their money be "outlawed" as it must then it will be a clear battle between the people who actually vote and their representatives. The battle will be "fairer" if the Voting Rights measures are voted and implemented but if not, then it's a question of who can get the most people registered to vote and effectively to exercise their rights, however allowed, on the day in terms of how they see the issues and their personal interests. The result should clarify the real position of the people and will radically alter the structure and composition of the political parties.

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I am not optimistic about the scenario you outline in your second paragraph, but wholeheartedly agree with the first. That is the big advantage of January 6: the bandage has been torn off and the lines have been drawn. You are either of the racist, nationalist coalition or opposed to it.

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