Tom Ellis
Mar 27, 2023

An astute analysis of the link between the perennial tools of demagogues and hucksters: the Eden myth of restoring the "good old days" ("Make America Great Again"), demonization of "the other" (immigrants, liberals, "RINOS," the mainstream media, ethnic minorities) and the seeds of violence and genocide. I just hope the damage that Exhibit A of these propensities--the Orange Menace-- has done in my country (the US) can be repaired...

Tom Ellis
Tom Ellis

Written by Tom Ellis

I am a retired English professor now living in Oregon, and a life-long environmental activist, Buddhist, and holistic philosopher.

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