I keep being drawn back to the situation of authority and legitimacy south of the Canadian border. Trump's authority is based on a complex mix of political, social, and personal factors. His political and social authority, at least until he is sworn in as president, are based on coercion not legitimacy. He is a bully and a troll who has no interest in transparency, respect for democratic norms, or a willingness to share power. Arguably, he is a straw man backed by an authoritarian cabal that will use his coming constitutional authority to weaken democratic norms. What can be done to disrupt this agenda.
I keep being drawn back to the situation of authority and legitimacy south of the Canadian border. Trump's authority is based on a complex mix of political, social, and personal factors. His political and social authority, at least until he is sworn in as president, are based on coercion not legitimacy. He is a bully and a troll who has no interest in transparency, respect for democratic norms, or a willingness to share power. Arguably, he is a straw man backed by an authoritarian cabal that will use his coming constitutional authority to weaken democratic norms. What can be done to disrupt this agenda.