Democracy takes foresight and forethought

Regarding tyranny of Trump's tariffs, Matt Walsh's editorial of Thurs., May 1, 2025, in particular the second last paragraph which I will reproduce here:

"But the question on so many minds is this: Did Trump and his advisers not do what we all do when we are about to make a big decision? We ask ourselves: What are the likely consequences of our decision?"

My comment: "Did Matt Walsh, when he wrote his former pro-Trump editorials, and then in all probability placed his vote for the new president, consider the likely consequences of his decision?"

Instead of complaining post facto about tariffs, it might have behooved Mr. Walsh to consider the probable consequences of electing to the highest office in the land a man who, amongst other dire deeds, stoked the Capitol Hill rioters whom, to add insult to injury, he has since pardoned.

I will conclude by quoting the late historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr., who wrote in his Journals 1952-2000 (I am paraphrasing here because I cannot find the exact quote): "Democracy only works when a crazy person is not in charge." It takes foresight and forethought at the ballot box, and yes, indeed, consideration of the likely consequences of one's decision, to prevent such an event from happening.

–Rosemary Sexton, Longboat Key