@sparseMatrix
Yeah, we can't legislate (nor prosecute) thoughts & opinions. Only actions.
Well, the GOP surely had members of a fascist bent all along. But those elected to national office had not acted in a fascist way often. But once Obama was POTUS, McConnell couldn't abide acting non-fascist anymore. And it all went nuts.
So yeah. We're absolutely very divided, more than any time since the Civil War. Fascist *actions* of *elected* dudes is why.