Posted on February 23, 2021.
Ah! How easy it is to roll our eyes from this side of the border as we watch Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, which began on Feb. 9. It was mostly decided in advance, as most Republican senators have said that they will not convict him.
Ah! How easy it is to feel safe from the turpitudes of American democracy, which four years of a populist presidency and a violent attack on the Capitol have shown to be quite fragile.
But when the neighbor’s beautiful mansion that many thought fireproof is set on fire, that is the best time to check how well our own firewalls are working.