WE WILL GIVE YOU ANYTHING YOU WISH, BUT NOT THE PAIN OF ANOTHER.-
CORDWAINER SMITH
The era of MAGA sounds a despicable decree- we will give you nothing, but the pain of others. For those who have become accustomed to misery and despair of escape, another's agony provides them solace. This strain of sickness runs through the history of society; whether the spectacle of the colosseum or the squalor of the hometown hanging, the stupefying satisfaction derived from observing the torment of others has a dark hold on humankind.
The birthright of suffering remains as sure as the upward flight of sparks, but the relish with which some devour the misfortunes of others- that is chosen and preventable. Lacking beneficial offerings, MAGA delights in inflicting anguish as it revels in dehumanizing and debasing vulnerable people. Embracing exploitation, rending scapegoats, and mauling the defenseless gorge but never satiate their cravings for the suffering of others.
They have squeezed themselves hollow with a lust for power, and no amount of cruelty and torture can fill that void. This is the gift of the MAGA.
