Party that is, as you put it, winking at the violent intimidation of it political enemies, you write, quote, i look at the future, and i see rule without recourse by people who either approve of terrorizing liberals or welcome those who do. such an outcome isn't inevitable. unforeseen events can reshape political coalitions. something could happen to forestall the catastrophe bearing down on us. how much comfort you take from this depends on your disposition. given the bleak trajectory of american politics, i worry about progressives retreating into private life to preserve their sanity. a ret...