[MathMonkeyMan]

Each of us feels that we belong to some tribe. If your tribe supports what you see going on, you won't be alarmed by it. Reality is less important than the discourse's impact on your tribe.

Besides, maybe everything is fine and the Muskovites are right.

[racktash]

One has to take in the broader picture. The DOGE events are one piece of the puzzle. It was only last week that far-right thugs were pardoned unconditionally by the President.

Some people hold conservative views, some liberal and others a mix. People have "tribes", but that's not what this is about.

What is happening is not good if you view rule of law and liberal democracy as being good things.