As usual, many spot-on points, especially the parallels with the Weimar Republic. Meanwhile, the fate of Ukraine (and others) hang in the balance. Like last election though, Trump scares too many seniors, suburbanites, and independents to win again, unless someone like RFK Jr splits the vote. Just to be sure, we need to 14th Amendment Trump (and warm up Newsom in case Biden falters).

On another topic, your thoughts on the futures of isolated Georgia and Armenia? (formerly Russian vassals but now losing protections due to Ukrainian War criticisms). My article about a fantasy "Caucasus State" Buffer: https://medium.com/p/c4814cea69df