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What Happens Next? Post-2020 Election Thoughts

     With the 2020 election coming to an end, many liberals and centrists, and those simply weary of the Trump administration's foibles, gaffs and missteps (both real and perceived - some argue manufactured by the media), are celebrating the ascension of a Joe Biden-led administration. Despite this 'winning effort' by the Democratic party, one has to ask why over 70 million citizens saw fit to cast votes for a second Trump term. It may seem utterly ludicrous to some and hence they will simply wave this away, expecting to largely move forward with a new administration (which, legislatively speaking, will be hampered at every turn). But in reality, society has to ask what will become of that large swath of the population and moreover, why did they arrive at their conclusion in the first place. No doubt, each political era has its unique set of circumstances to grapple with and both sensible and nonsensical decisions and policy arise out of these eras. Despite these unique f...