Welcome to a discussion about the upcoming 5th Revolution in the US, which I’ve titled the “Revenge Revolution.” For more about the Revenge Revolution and the author, Entry #1.  Periodically I write a “sense check” to assess whether a revolution in the US is possible or whether the entire exercise is based on a statistical aberration — i.e., a roughly 50-year cycle between major upheavals in the US Entry #476 was the most recent “sense check.”

BEGIN ENTRY #493: After being put in a leadership position, whether through appointment, an election or by default, one needs to put on their big-boy pants and behave like an adult.

The most glaring “negative” example of such behavior is Trump and the Republican party. Even after being elected president and serving four years, Trump acts like a petulant fourth grader, who must have all the attention.

Hard to believe anyone in an important elected position could exhibit more irresponsible BEHAVIOR than Trump, but most members of the House of Representatives act as if Trump is some kind of all–knowing guru, who’s every command must be obeyed.

Actions by Republicans in the House could well be a skit for the Marx Brothers or part of a Monty Python movie.  At the beginning of 10/25/23 House Republicans began the fourth week of cannibalism.  Over the 3+ weeks House Republicans have roasted, chewed and then spit out one member after another, as possible Speaker of the House.  One lasted a mere four hours after being nominated before withdrawing.

“Oh children, time to quit fighting, clean up your room, and then start your chores. And no dinner and dessert until you elect a Speaker, pass a budget that can be approved by the Senate and signed by the president.  Children, do you understand?”

House Republicans apparently understood the need for a Speaker and elected Mike Johnson of Louisiana.  Why Mr. Johnson, a member of the hard-right and a low-profile architect of the voter fraud scheme.  If Mr. Johnson lasts long enough to get dessert, I’d be surprised. 

What’s even more baffling about the vote for Mike Johnson, which was unanimous among House Republicans, is how House Republicans seem oblivious to events in the Fulton County, GA RICO case.  In the last week three, yes, three of Trump’s former lawyers have flipped, pleading guilty and agreeing to testify – Sydney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, Jenna, Ellis. Somewhat earlier, a Georgia bail bondsman flipped.

In response to the flipping by the lawyers, Trump’s counsel did what one would expect from someone representing Trump.  He claimed since none of the lawyers who flipped pleaded guilty to the RICO charges, the RICO case by Fulton County DA Fani Willis must be weak and should therefore be dismissed. Of course, anyone who knows anything about the judicial system, or has ever watched some sort of detective show on TV knows an incentive for someone indicted to cooperate is a reduced charge.

Where does all this lead? The lack of concern by Republicans for fulfilling legislative responsibilities in the House is another sign the US has become so polarized the only possible solution seems to be a catastrophic event that will cause enough Republicans to put on their big-boy pants and act like adults. That event, unfortunately, is likely to be an intensified Civil War.

The fifth US revolution started in earnest with the Trump election and escalated considerably with the insurrection and attempted coup January 6.  While there are some hopeful signs that a more intense war can be averted, people have a very hard time changing behavior until faced with consequences. Just ask the three Trump lawyers who flipped in Fulton County how being faced with catastrophic consequences can affect behavior. END ENTRY #493

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