...has shown Americans to be unwilling to take the smallest amount of casualties and, instead, be willing to sacrifice much if it means “saving lives”.
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UNTIL the fraudulent models and stats were revealed and tyrants exposed themselves.
THEN, Americans took up arms and descended upon their oppressors.
MEANWHILE, the US government under the leadership of Donald Trump began to systematically withdraw all financial involvement with China (the perpetrator) while making their long-term plans explicit to the people, who now favor separation from China in every way possible.
We just exited the first 6-week free trial of global socialism. It did change minds and hearts.
People had no reference point before the lockdowns. They assumed that we would simply retain all aspects of America as they knew it, with some added perks like free health care, free college and maybe even a universal government stipend. The results of a kinder, gentler penal system are now all too visible in the blue sanctuary cities/states.
Of the 30% who welcomed that vision, perhaps 10% have been disabused of its benefits. The convictions of the other 70% have been reinforced.
I cannot foresee compliant Americans going forward. I foresee huge mass resistance and a realignment of the so-called independents.
I see the American people taking back their government as a result of the COVID debacle.
EVERYONE I have encountered who spoke of the situation during lockdown called it *crazy*. These were people I interacted with in either business situations or just casual contact. Some were neighbors. My friends were already in the 70%. Our extended families, who were in the 30% camp & live in blue urban areas, are silent.
Rather, most in the cities simply believe what the MSM tells them and comply with whatever it says.
Outbreak poll : Most Americans favor continued lockdown Only 12% of Americans say the measures where they live go too far
I certainly hope you’re right.