Yes, but the Confederacy had lost the war, Nixon had lost the support of Americans. It is possible to be merciful after winning. (Although I note that the Confederacy killed Lincoln and destroyed Reconstruction in a paroxysm of violence. Mercy was wasted on them.) But Trump still has the support of a gigantic cult, nearly all elected Rep…
Yes, but the Confederacy had lost the war, Nixon had lost the support of Americans. It is possible to be merciful after winning. (Although I note that the Confederacy killed Lincoln and destroyed Reconstruction in a paroxysm of violence. Mercy was wasted on them.) But Trump still has the support of a gigantic cult, nearly all elected Republicans, and a gigantic media dedicatrd to him. Being merciful to Trump doesn't heal anything.
Yes. A critical distinction. Which leads me to want to educate myself on the history McCarthy-ism, which seems more similar to our current situation. Maybe.
Yes, but the Confederacy had lost the war, Nixon had lost the support of Americans. It is possible to be merciful after winning. (Although I note that the Confederacy killed Lincoln and destroyed Reconstruction in a paroxysm of violence. Mercy was wasted on them.) But Trump still has the support of a gigantic cult, nearly all elected Republicans, and a gigantic media dedicatrd to him. Being merciful to Trump doesn't heal anything.
Yes. A critical distinction. Which leads me to want to educate myself on the history McCarthy-ism, which seems more similar to our current situation. Maybe.