[cgbg]

I’m not convinced civil wars are even possible when so much of the population is generally so comfortable and entertained.

Agreed. There is no one to fight it.

Most people _really_ don't care.

For example, primary and non-presidential year turnout averages about 35% of voting age adults--so that means two thirds of Americans could care less if bug-eyed ET alien lizards were in charge of the Swamp.

[Ransomed]

Yup, most people that care about politics and society vastly overestimate the number of folks that care as much as they do about it, at least enough to vote about it. Social media and the 24 hour news cycle seem to amplify this effect. I think a tangible actual warning sign that trouble is coming would be a huge bump in eligible voter turnout for 2020. I doubt it happens, but who knows. You would think folks would simply deign to try voting before they take to the streets with all the hardship that would bring.

Freegards