I think the political establishment is more concerned with maintaining stability than pursuing justice. They’re desperately trying to hold together a system that, as you point out, is falling apart. It may very well be a futile effort, but I understand why they’re doing it. Especially since our system was never really set up to prioritize justice in the first place.
I get that a lot of people are ready for the whole thing to just burn to the ground, and that might have always been inevitable, but if/when it does happen, it’s going to suck. A collapse of the United States wouldn’t be pleasant.
At this point, they’re attempting to hold together a system that’s hurtling headlong into fascist authoritarianism. Unpleasant it might be but at this point where we’re headed is likely far worse.
The social contract is in pieces on the ground. If those in power no longer provide justice the people will create their own justice.
I think the political establishment is more concerned with maintaining stability than pursuing justice. They’re desperately trying to hold together a system that, as you point out, is falling apart. It may very well be a futile effort, but I understand why they’re doing it. Especially since our system was never really set up to prioritize justice in the first place.
I get that a lot of people are ready for the whole thing to just burn to the ground, and that might have always been inevitable, but if/when it does happen, it’s going to suck. A collapse of the United States wouldn’t be pleasant.
At this point, they’re attempting to hold together a system that’s hurtling headlong into fascist authoritarianism. Unpleasant it might be but at this point where we’re headed is likely far worse.