In the late 1800's, when the Native peoples across America were facing the hard truth that all that was good in their way of life was being obliterated by the relentless onslaught of American culture, a Paiute spiritual leader named Wovoka had a vision that this devastation could be stopped and reversed if the people danced in a circle, lived virtuously, and adhered to the old ways.
This became known as the Ghost Dance.
From the outside, the Ghost Dance appeared to be nothing more than a naive and hopeful dream, almost pitiable in its desperation.
As I watch the today's Democrats in Congress issue proclamations, subpoenas, and strongly worded letters of condemnation in an attempt to stop Trump's cruel depredations, I can't help but feeling that we are witnessing a modern-day Ghost Dance.
And I fear for my country and our children.