as for the arsonists

as for arsonists like d.trump and the matter of collusion, there’s not even a question mark on the subject. in the u.s., such collusion with the destroyers of human life on planet earth is written all over their actions. it’s beyond evident in the appointment of former oil and gas lobbyists and fellow travelers to positions of power. will there, however, be the equivalent of a mueller investigation? will the president be howling “witch hunt” again? not a chance. when it comes to d.trump and climate change, there will be neither a mueller report, nor the need for a classic barr defense. and yet collusion -- hell, yeah! the evidence is beyond overwhelming.
we are, of course, talking about nothing short of the ultimate crime, but on any given day of our lives, you’d hardly notice that it was underway. even for an old man like me, it’s a terrifying thing to watch humanity make a decision, however inchoate, to essentially commit suicide. in effect, there is now a suicide watch on planet earth. let’s hope the kids can make a difference.

-tom dispatch