Democracy Under Attack

 I am watching on live TV the disaster that confronts American democracy.  Even Mitch McConnell spoke against the efforts of fellow Congressmen to undermine the general election, reminding everyone that the election was not even close and there has been absolutely no credible evidence of voter fraud aside from isolated incidents.  While Congress debated, a mob has infiltrated the Congressional building and is threatening violence, incited by the sitting President.  The National Guard has been called in.  It looks like a frelling third world dictatorship in Washington right now and all I can say or think is, I am so deeply embarrassed for America today.  Shame on all those who have spread hate and lies and crazy conspiracy theories.  Shame on those who believe them.  And deep, deep shame on those who think the actions I am seeing right in front of me are in any way democrat ic.  I believe in freedom of speech and the right to peaceful assembly, but what I am seeing play out in front of me is on the edge of insurrection.  It would make a Stalin proud, but it makes me shudder.