As little as two years ago, we were arguing about whether the methodology used to ascertain a specific number was the proper way to analyze a piece of data. Now we are debating whether unicorn shit really does affect pixies adversely. The last 18 months have seen a total repudiation of all science and reason, and the championing of unconsidered and unsourced opinion as the FACTS over all methods of analytical reasoning. Remember. Trump is not normal. None of this is normal. Six months ago we were debating HOW to measure the amount of global warming that has occurred, and some fringe loonies with little credibility or power were crowing about the earth being flat. Now the flat-earthers are in power. DO NOT allow yourself to be lulled into the Republican narrative that it's always been like this, because it hasn't.