We live in a world that is less safe and less free

The view of an ascendant right-wing can be summarized as "might makes right". Morality these days is winning, and winning is morality. The prosperity gospel equates wealth with not just morality, but favor from God directly. We extend this everywhere-- having the ability to use more force makes you right. Having the power to build systemic assurances you maintain power makes you right. Winning by…