Next Christmas will be like none other in my lifetime. Why? Because we will be living with one of two realities: if Trump wins, we will be looking forward to at least four years of fascism; and if he doesn’t, he will claim the election was rigged, and he will call for another insurrection to keep himself out of jail. This time, the battle will be at the local level, and will be far more serious, as the extreme elements of the red team will be locked and loaded and will have the support of some state and local officials and law enforcement agencies.
So enjoy Christmas 2023. Savor the moment. Eat, drink, and be merry. There isn’t anything we can do about next year until it’s here.