John Dean Interview

Listening to Wisconsin Public Radio is always interesting but the interview linked to this article's title (You'll have to locate it in the archives, July 14th) with John Dean was particularly thought provoking. His new book, Conservatives without Conscience promises to be great reading. I ordered my copy today!
Dean, a key player in the Nixon administration, offered a really critical review of what is currently going on in US politics today. Things that stood out.....On a good note the US is not currently a fascist state; on a bad note the next two elections will tell which way the US will go.....Conservatives mostly like to follow strong leaders. They like simplicity in ideas, do not read or research much and are extremely loyal even when evidence is to the contrary. These are not particularly curious people. Authoritarian leaders rise to great heights with conservatives......Liberals are not followers. They are more highly educated and more likely to ask questions.
These insights from a former Republican got me to thinking.....Is it any wonder Republicans walk lockstep as they go about dismantling the rights long established by our Constitution or that they value decisiveness over reasoned contemplation? Is it any wonder that the Democrats can't get their act together when they do not follow well?
I agree with John Dean the next two elections will be very telling. I'd like to escape somewhere but it's a small world with many problems. Zot looks better and better.