As special counsel Jack Smith’s latest indictment reminded the public, then-Vice President Mike Pence was in serious danger during the Jan. 6 attack, and it was his boss that put him in harm’s way. Donald Trump pressured Pence to participate in an indefensible and undemocratic scheme before the assault on the Capitol, and the then-president made matters worse during the violence.

And still hardliner rush to his defense and that is indefensible. Ignoring the fact he is a narcissist, racist misogynistic he is a threat to that sliver of democracy that remains.

I’m Mark

His friends observe Mark seems wired a little differently. Perhaps it’s more likely that noticing little things often missed by others is a relic of a quieter, simpler time. He has a way with words, which he refuses to let be hindered by sub-par typing skills. People have great stories to tell if you sit and listen.

A belief dear to Mark is that there is certain beauty in the world. You simply have to look for it.

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