If there existed a real version of Star Trek, would not the Prime Directive preclude a Captain Sulu from contacting a civilization as undeveloped, violent, and addicted to unrestrained capitalism as the present one on earth?
Better to let it progress or not on its own, as it attempts to explore a universe beyond its small star system. That could take some time, which would give the Federation - or the Klingons - more time to develop a suitable way of interacting with it.
Forgetting is a way to make the pain bearable. Humility should not disguise the work and sacrifice and love, without which many of us would be ... like Trump.
As usual, Trump is openly saying what he will do, in an attempt to immunize himself from liability for doing it. Accusing others of committing outrages and crimes is another way of doing that, and his admission that he's done what he accuses others of doing. Both are attempts to normalize his foul conduct.
If anything, Trump understates the violence, discrimination, and retribution he has or will foment or engage in.
Marge, the world is terrified about having to listen to your ignorance.
