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That is perceptive.
The evidence of that is abundant and frequently displayed on this venue (and others).
Too many times we read .... repeatedly.... the same mis-statements, the same wrongful 'facts', the same grievance-ridden belief in things that don't exist, or exist only in minor degrees.
I read with interest the observation of your clients that edge into that alternate universe. I'm long past the 'client'-relationship stuff, but I have neighbors near our farm that fit that description. They will voice that 'Mexicans', 'lefties', the 'university-types' (we are near a Big10 school)...are all a threat in some fashion (despite hundreds of immigrant...work permit .....Mexicans that work on the many nearby dairy farms).
Now I like these people, these neighbors, a lot. They are generous with their time, their knowledge, their equipment when needed, and I love their ribald country-sly sense of humor . I am fortunate to have such neighbors.
But......but, we never ever talk politics ---unless it is the township, road commission, or drain commissioner. And I think that is because we are all fearful that it would be the third-rail for our mutual goodwill and enjoyment of each other. We sense...without ever talking about it...that we could not reach agreement about the usefulness of a Don Trump or a Liz Cheney. Or a Bill Barr or a James Comey. So we don't bring 'em up.
And so, with that awareness by them and me and neighbors like me...I have hope. Lotsa hope. Such awareness signals to me that their is a recognition that there are more important real-world issues than who sits in the White House, or holds the Speaker's gavel in the House.
That America is really alright, and the times, mood, and realities will improve.
(all that while scrambling eggs and brewing coffee this morning)