Five points about the US right-wing "Reign of Terror" #2. McConnell's Calculation that doomed democracy

Here are 5 points about McConnell's Calculation that doomed democracy:

1. Blocking Trump's 2nd impeachment conviction: McConnell led Senate Republicans to acquit Trump in his 2nd impeachment trial.
2. Enabling extremist momentum: This acquittal emboldened far-right groups and politicians, fueling today's "Reign of Terror".
3. Contrast to international precedent: Countries like South Korea hold leaders accountable – their president was even arrested for insurrection charges ¹.
4. Democracy destabilized: McConnell's move undermined trust in US institutions, paving the way for authoritarian tendencies.
5. Resistance opportunity lost: Convicting Trump could have halted extremist ideologies gaining ground – a missed chance to protect democracy [#buildtheresistance core belief]. 

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Sources

1. South Korea's Yoon: Embittered survivor becomes first sitting president arrested
reuters.com
"McConnell's Calculation that Doomed Democracy: impeachment #2 could have stopped their whole movement"
 
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