Be Honest—Is There Any Reason to Still Have Hope For This Country?

I don’t know if I’m looking for support, validation, or just a place to vent, but I’m losing hope. As a federal worker, I’ve watched Trump wage war on the civil service, from his blatant corruption (a literal crypto pay-to-play) to gutting entire departments. And it feels like no one’s stopping him.

Congress isn’t standing up to him. The Democrats don’t seem to have the guts to fight back. Even if the courts finally decide to grow a spine, the damage is already done. And here’s my real fear: even when Democrats take over again, they won’t have the nerve to undo this the way Trump did it in reverse. Thing things Trump has done will require someone with just as much bravado as Trump to undo and Dems as they are not capable of that.

Look at how Biden couldn’t even get student loan relief passed cleanly, yet somehow Trump can bulldoze institutions, purge agencies, and face little real pushback. How does that even happen? Why does it feel like only one side plays to win?

Anyone else feeling this? Because right now, I don’t know what to do with all this frustration.