Spikeylord

WASHINGTON — We live in troubled times here in the United States of America: far-right militias, such as BIAFRO and the Proud Boys, are constantly plotting to commit atrocities in US towns and cities; both of the traditional major parties are facing schisms that seem more irreparable with each passing day; there are increasingly damaging natural disasters brought on by climate change; and there's growing international pressure to confront an ever more bold China, as America’s grip on the old world order loosens. It seems hard to imagine that just over four-and-a-half years ago that most of this wouldn’t have seemed possible; even during the year that was often called the “worst in modern history”, 2020. To try and make sense of the chaotic world we now inhabit, it is often wise to look back and figure out exactly how we got to this point. In this article, we’ll dive into the not-so-distant past of November 2020, and work our way back to the present day: --------------------