When I fell asleep on January 6 it was to news reports of the breach of the US Capitol by jackbooted thugs from the cult of Trump, and Trump enablers in Congress continuing to peddle the lie that he lost the election because it was rigged. I awoke to the following text from an SA friend:

“What shocking scenes emanating from Washington, Charles. Luckily some Republicans are coming to their senses. The damage to the US’s standing in the world caused by the president is not going to be easily remedied. Hope you are well.”..

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