Perhaps without even thinking, you've done something very similar to what zin has done, by lumping everyone who doesn't align precisely enough with you into "those who would end democracy." Pardon me, but that how is that substantively different than Nazi name calling? Once you take that mental step of categorizing and disregarding dehumanizing a vast swath of people after knowing just one single thing about them, it's you who are helping to bring about the demise of democracy, knowingly or not. It's you who are starting the ideological war by making enemies of your countrymen!
There has to be compromise in a healthy democracy, in fact, I'd say it's axiomatic. To reductively paint any opponent as an enemy of democracy simply because they disagree with you or belong to the other party is intellectually lazy.
I know I didn't dehumanize any one.
In fact I stated clearly that when Republicans are willing to work together that democrats will do so. Not because they are democrats per se but also because at this point they are under represented in the branches of Government (minority) they have few choices.
If you're asking me to be reasonable about the unreasonable... I think I am to am extent. I don't want anyone to come to harm but I do think this sub-section of believers is a problem. I know you see it.
If you have any suggestions as to how to work with those who will not be worked with please enlighten me. At this point it seems like you're suggesting dems bend to a back busting degree all under the ideal of balancing our beliefs. That can't happen.
There is a distinct difference from a life long Republican and a Trumpublican. Again, I know you see it. There is also a difference between a Republican disapproving of Trump and supporting their party AND a Republican that can see that Trump does not truly represent them and willing to fight him as well as supporting their Party. The latter are more likely to negotiate for the good of their own party and more willing to compromise because the government (the country) is full of people with differing beliefs.
I'm not sure why you want to paint all Trump haters with the same brush... and of course you don't know me but I don't dislike all Republicans even though we disagree (of course I know I'm right but I did mention I'm open-minded and I am absolutely not above seeing someone else's point of view... that has not been the case with the Cult 45's and it's been disappointing and discouraging to me).
Death of democracy... Trump and crew are walking all over it and toeing the line unapologetically and with malice there is a sub-section of people getting off on that for very ugly reasons (that's obvious... and I will not debate it). That's not good. ... No, I don't think all Republicans are cheering the idea. But Trump and his hand selected evil doers are not traditional Republicans. They mean the country and the people (all Americans who aren't them) harm. They are not good for the country or the world.
My biggest issue is with this Administration, they are evil. Secondly the Cult45's propping them up are scary. They won't discuss anything other than defending Trump and Republicans. I personally know many Republicans who would not want the likes of the worshippers defending them to Democrats.
Blah blah blah, how I do go on.