The only question is now, what comes next. When those kids grow up the current state of affairs might well become the good old times they remember.

> This is what people want

I'm not sure that's fair. Its like saying gamblers 'want' to gamble, or addicts 'want' to do drugs. Its deeper, more evil, and includes less autonomy than 'wanting' implies.

This isn't our politics in general. We do not see absolute glee at being mean and cruel from people with power on the left. Biden spent four years actively refusing to be vindictive towards Trump.

This is specifically Trump activating the politics of hatred on the right.