Mitch McConnell thinks the politically constipated America that he did so much to create works just fine, thank you. He’s not a counterrevolutionary. From his perspective, there is no point in blowing up a system that is stacked in his favor.
His anger at the events of January 6 was clearly genuine. But what if Trump gets the GOP nomination in 2024? Is he going to fight back? Will he stand up for liberal democracy in America, regardless of the personal cost?
Of course not! McConnell, and Lindsey Graham, and all of the rest of them will just sit back and watch the destruction of our system. They won’t do a damn thing to stop it, because they won’t be willing to anger the base or put business tax cuts at risk.
We’re living in the Indian summer of liberal democracy in America, my friends. Enjoy it while it lasts. Carpe diem.