COMMENT The storming of the Capitol in Washington DC is the darkest sign yet that democracy has died in America. It was disgraceful and deadly and dangerous. It deserves no excuse, only condemnation. But the worst part is that it wasn t the beginning and may not be the end. Instead it was yet another hellish moment in the ever escalating cycle of chaos that has crippled what was once the world s greatest republic. Radicalism has replaced reason. Violence has replaced language. It is now clear that Donald Trump s absurd and petulant claims about the presidency being stolen from him have had deeply damaging and fatal consequences. One of his most loyal supporters has now died for the sake of his pride.
COMMENT The storming of the Capitol in Washington DC is the darkest sign yet that democracy has died in America. It was disgraceful and deadly and dangerous. It deserves no excuse, only condemnation. But the worst part is that it wasn t the beginning and may not be the end. Instead it was yet another hellish moment in the ever escalating cycle of chaos that has crippled what was once the world s greatest republic. Radicalism has replaced reason. Violence has replaced language. It is now clear that Donald Trump s absurd and petulant claims about the presidency being stolen from him have had deeply damaging and fatal consequences. One of his most loyal supporters has now died for the sake of his pride.
COMMENT The storming of the Capitol in Washington DC is the darkest sign yet that democracy has died in America. It was disgraceful and deadly and dangerous. It deserves no excuse, only condemnation. But the worst part is that it wasn t the beginning and may not be the end. Instead it was yet another hellish moment in the ever escalating cycle of chaos that has crippled what was once the world s greatest republic. Radicalism has replaced reason. Violence has replaced language. It is now clear that Donald Trump s absurd and petulant claims about the presidency being stolen from him have had deeply damaging and fatal consequences. One of his most loyal supporters has now died for the sake of his pride.
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Trump uses architecture as a weapon. His mob just ransacks it
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Supporters of President Donald Trump scale a wall on the Senate side of the Capitol Building in an attempt to disrupt the certification of the Electoral College results, Jan. 6, 2021. The mob in Washington attempting to disrupt the peaceful transition of American power also posed a threat to all democracies.Jason Andrew / New York TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Classical architecture buffs with White House connections want to impose their tastes on new government buildings, such as the San Francisco Federal Building, which opened in 2007 and features a tower cloaked in perforated steel rising from a heavy concrete base.John King / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less