A dream.

Summary

The article reflects on the post-2020 U.S. election atmosphere, anticipating a transition from Trump's presidency to a Biden administration, with hopes for improved COVID-19 management and a return to normalcy.

Abstract

The text, written in the context of mid-November 2020, acknowledges Joe Biden's victory in the U.S. presidential election amidst voter suppression attempts. It describes the political shift as the "all lives matter" crowd and Trump supporters recede, while the new administration plans to replace "Operation Warp Speed" with a more comprehensive strategy to control the COVID-19 pandemic. The article expresses optimism for the relief of stressed healthcare professionals and teachers, and for the revival of the economy through the safe return to work. It also conveys a collective sigh of relief at the prospect of no longer hearing Trump's repetitive rhetoric.

Opinions

The author perceives the election results as a victory against voter suppression efforts.
There is a critical view of the "all lives matter" movement and Trump supporters, suggesting they are retreating after the election.
The author has a positive opinion of the incoming Biden administration's potential to manage the COVID-19 crisis effectively.
There is an empathetic stance towards the plight of healthcare professionals and teachers during the pandemic.
The article reflects a hopeful outlook on the economy's recovery as COVID-19 cases and deaths stabilize.
The author expresses clear disdain for Trump's speech mannerisms, indicating a desire for political change and rhetorical sophistication.

A dream.

It’s mid-November, 2020. All ballots are cast and counted, and even with a multiplicity of voter suppression efforts, the election favors Joe Biden with more than five million votes.

The “all lives matter” crowd post a few more clips from Alex Jones before hibernating until 2023–2024. Made in China MAGA hats are sold at a 90% discounted rate like after-Halloween candy. Families can once again go back to semi-normal conversation.

A cadre of like-minded physicians and policy-makers begin gathering to throw out “Operation Warp Speed” — even though that’s a hella cool name — and replace it with an actual plan to stabilize cases and deaths of COVID-19 so *all* industries can safely get back to work and re-grow the economy.

Teachers and healthcare professionals (who have spent the last three-fourths of the year terrified, sleepless, and more stressed than most other professions) can slowly begin seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. By spring/summer 2021, nonprofits can once again consider throwing crowded fundraising events replete with cold chicken and Chiavari chairs.

And in all this, in just a couple short months, we will never have to listen to the orange man say the words “billions and billions and billions” or “Russia, Russia, Russia” ever again.