[Animats]

It's kind of a weird rant, but a real problem. The divisive effect has been to weaken the US as a world power.

Meanwhile, Russia's leadership apparently has just issued the orders to move on Ukraine.[1] Putin sees the US as weak and divided, and is taking the opportunity to restore the Russian Empire. (One step at a time. First South Osseta, then Crimea, then Donetsk. How big a bite this time?)

[1] https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/20/politics/us-intel/index.html

[ncmncm]

Weakening the US as a world power seems OK until you look at who is stepping up to take its place.