The Antrumposcene risks becoming a downward spiral of democracy-undermining feedback loops. A successive Republican win, based on effectively undermined democratic elections, may prove to be a dangerous tipping point. It's a bit like the Thwaites lacier losing its foothold on that underwater ridge that kept it in place. It will be hard to stop the collapse of the multiparty democracy and U.S. democratic institutions once one party holds all the cards and vows never to give up their powerful position anymore. Like that ridge, there are limits to the power of the constitution.
As an American who has witnessed with a heavy heart the premeditated and deliberate attempt to dismantle democracy and the foundation of America, I have the utmost appreciation and deepest understanding of this outstanding piece of journalism. This is one of your finest efforts to date. I know what democracy means to you as well as your innate understanding of its fragility. You have captured the significance of this nefarious event perfectly.
The unprecedented horror of the calculated coup attempt was almost impossible to comprehend as it happened. Indeed it took time to process what we had seen. Now as facts are coming to light through those with firsthand knowledge, we know with certainty it was indeed the work of a perverse enemy within. One charged with protecting the republic had become the worst traitor America has ever known.
Your analogy of the Thwaites Glacier is a brilliant parallel and brilliant, too, is your use of Antrumposcene. You’re exactly correct in your assessment.
I must have faith there are enough Americans who value democracy to thwart this malevolent attempt to destroy our country. Much as we must have hope for the future of our planet.
Thank you for this. I hope many will read and will subscribe to support your excellent writing.
I remember seeing the news afterwards and feeling a huge sense of dread and disgust. At least, I had thought, no one could sweep this under the rug. There was no denying that Trump was to blame. But, unfortunately, many Republicans are still pretending nothing that bad happened on Jan. 6, Thank you for bringing attention to this and for continuing to sound the alarm about climate change!
Thank you Alexander for your objective and informed commentary. Democracy, for many Americans, is little understood and/or taken for granted. Like some/many other things, it may not be appreciated until it is lost.
I remember Jan 6, 2021 very well - and I remember hanging out with friends on YouTube at 10pm European time and none of us had quite comprehended what was going on. Just like you described it. That happened during the night or the next morning. It was pretty obvious that they were planning something - I watched and still watch all the videos Don Winslow shares - but the scale surprised a lot of us anyway.
Not sure if it's similar with climate change - I mean, we all know about it (if we exclude the deniers), but can we really pictures a world that is 3 degrees warmer? Do we realize what that would mean? And even if we did - would it make a difference.
Sobering thoughts. Thank you for the reminder and also for what you said about our memories of past events. A very important point to remember. Always good to write things down, or tweet about them.
Your analogy of Jan 6, 2021 coup attempt with the Thwaites glacier, with the climate crisis is spot on. We are at a critical point with both. I value Don Winslow’s voice and videos too. As much as 9/11 affected life (especially travel) in the US, Jan 6 was worse as it was terrifying to see the enemy being within - the domestic terrorists and a political party, who’s majority appeared to endorsed it.
As an American who has witnessed with a heavy heart the premeditated and deliberate attempt to dismantle democracy and the foundation of America, I have the utmost appreciation and deepest understanding of this outstanding piece of journalism. This is one of your finest efforts to date. I know what democracy means to you as well as your innate understanding of its fragility. You have captured the significance of this nefarious event perfectly.
The unprecedented horror of the calculated coup attempt was almost impossible to comprehend as it happened. Indeed it took time to process what we had seen. Now as facts are coming to light through those with firsthand knowledge, we know with certainty it was indeed the work of a perverse enemy within. One charged with protecting the republic had become the worst traitor America has ever known.
Your analogy of the Thwaites Glacier is a brilliant parallel and brilliant, too, is your use of Antrumposcene. You’re exactly correct in your assessment.
I must have faith there are enough Americans who value democracy to thwart this malevolent attempt to destroy our country. Much as we must have hope for the future of our planet.
Thank you for this. I hope many will read and will subscribe to support your excellent writing.
I remember seeing the news afterwards and feeling a huge sense of dread and disgust. At least, I had thought, no one could sweep this under the rug. There was no denying that Trump was to blame. But, unfortunately, many Republicans are still pretending nothing that bad happened on Jan. 6, Thank you for bringing attention to this and for continuing to sound the alarm about climate change!
Thank you Alexander for your objective and informed commentary. Democracy, for many Americans, is little understood and/or taken for granted. Like some/many other things, it may not be appreciated until it is lost.
I remember Jan 6, 2021 very well - and I remember hanging out with friends on YouTube at 10pm European time and none of us had quite comprehended what was going on. Just like you described it. That happened during the night or the next morning. It was pretty obvious that they were planning something - I watched and still watch all the videos Don Winslow shares - but the scale surprised a lot of us anyway.
Not sure if it's similar with climate change - I mean, we all know about it (if we exclude the deniers), but can we really pictures a world that is 3 degrees warmer? Do we realize what that would mean? And even if we did - would it make a difference.
Sobering thoughts. Thank you for the reminder and also for what you said about our memories of past events. A very important point to remember. Always good to write things down, or tweet about them.
Thanks for your clear analysis and parallel with: 'What did you do when you knew...'.
Thank you Alexander 🙏✍
Your analogy of Jan 6, 2021 coup attempt with the Thwaites glacier, with the climate crisis is spot on. We are at a critical point with both. I value Don Winslow’s voice and videos too. As much as 9/11 affected life (especially travel) in the US, Jan 6 was worse as it was terrifying to see the enemy being within - the domestic terrorists and a political party, who’s majority appeared to endorsed it.