Maniscalco Gallery Essay Laments Societal Collapse Under Trump

In a lengthy essay published on the Maniscalco Gallery website, the author reflects on the state of American society under President Donald Trump, describing it as a descent into fascism, chaos, and mass resignation. The piece argues that individual acts of kindness cannot counter the top-down degradation from a 'madman' leader, and that disconnection has been engineered by corporate oligarchs to maintain control. Drawing parallels to George Orwell's '1984', the author suggests that truth and trust have been eroded, leading to a 'mass suicide' of the spirit. The essay questions whether love and hope are obsolete, and contemplates a cataclysm that might destroy the current system. It critiques the right's historical undermining of unions, healthcare, and social security, and asserts that the U.S. was founded on lies of slavery and slaughter. The author ultimately calls for a sacrifice of the current way of being to make room for a kinder, more equitable society. The post includes images of paintings such as 'Bumkin', 'The Next Big Thing', 'The Handoff', 'Wisdom of the Ages', and 'Lighthouse with Mountain', all available for purchase.