Its pretty clear this situation would never have arisen unless a majority of Americans wanted it, or at the very least, were too preoccupied with other things to make an effort to prevent it. The inescapable point is the Right is better disciplined, more organized, and more committed to their vision of America than the Left is to theirs.

A democracy is no guarantee against demagoguery and tyranny, the ancient Athenians learned that lesson the hard way. I have a feeling we're about to get schooled ourselves.

As you have so eloquently implied, it is time to assume the position.