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I am sad to say that it is likely not over; the people who voted for Trump didn't wink out of existence. The Democrats barely won the presidency and lost ground in Congress. It's really a tremendous slap in the face for them by the public, given how unfit his opponent and those who aligned with him were.

Things could easily flip the other way in 2024, particularly if the economy goes south as it's been projected to do in 2021.

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> particularly if the economy goes south as it's been projected to do in 2021.

"As you know, we've inherited quite a budget crunch from President Trump." -- Lisa Simpson

I know you said it in jest, but I am continually impressed how relevant Simpsons were/are in the areas of politics. I don't know whether it is the question of the human condition ( robot radio host saying "can you believe these clowns in Washington?" ) or just some careful time travel, but it is fascinating.

You're overlooking the most chilling explanation of all: The Simpsons are bending reality to make their predictions come true.

Seriously though, "The best way to predict the future is to create it" as Alan Kay once said, and there are cases of science fiction inspiring technologists to create actual products and inventions.

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