We got into this mess through several elections. We can, and will get out the same way.
Unfortunately, that is highly unlikely to be the case. Voting for the lessor of two evils retains
evil. And, while I believe Tom is correct that the way to save our republic requires blood, I do not believe enough of the sheeple will be willing to do what it will take. Our fellows will stand around with a "let Mikey do it" attitude until it is entirely too late. It may be already, So, we will see a continued descent into tyranny and ultimately into slavery.
History demonstrates the average "lifespan" of a democracy (yes, I know we are
republic) tends to be around 200 years. We have beaten the average. If we don't manage to blow ourselves up, we may just p-c ourselves into a caliphate.
Either way, freedom is screwed.
Crusader