Making the police think they are called — destined, thanks to the fusion of Rightwing church and state — to deliver the solution by reaction to Steve Bannon’s societal breakdown is insidious. Had January 6 continued to escalate in violence, Trump likely would have asked the Sheriffs to lead the big round up in support of National Guard. Their side has been encouraged by NRA types to use every minute since the assault weapons ban expired to buy up as many semiautomatic weapons and large capacity magazines as possible.

Thank Goodness for Gen. Milley.