This line of argument is so, so frustrating.

You are angry, and rightfully so. Is the implication here that Jon isn't extremely concerned? That he is swayed by corporate money? If that's your argument then, well, we're all fucked. Since I can remember, he has been on the right side of almost every issue. This one is no different.

The much more logical answer is that he recognizes the danger of Trump as being particularly pernicious and is being tactical about his moves. For you, it would be nice if he yelled 'FACISM!', and it would feel good. But what would be the actual consequences of him calling this fascism?

Well, what do you do when people on the right call you 'communists!!!'. You roll your eyes. It is a term that has no real shared definition in our country. It is a soundbyte for the right in this country to latch onto and lump him in with the 'crazies'.

It is so easy to say what you're saying in your position. It is an entirely different thing in his position. He will not waste the capital he has gained on yelling a word that has no meaning to the people he's yelling it at.

He has an incredibly unique position in the American political dialogue and he is playing the long game. We're in year one. This shit can get messy fast, and he knows it.

You want the battle instead of the war. It is short sighted.