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GWYNNE DYER: Is America back? No. Here's why

While Americans voted for change in the mid-term elections, there's no real sign that they're looking for long-term change

If the question is: ‘Is America back?’, then the answer must be: ‘No.’

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At least not in ways that are meaningful to non-Americans, who make up 96 per cent of the world’s population.

For Americans, it’s a bit more nuanced.

Nothing at all will change until Jan. 3, 2027, when all the new and old members of Congress are sworn in.

What will happen after that remains to be seen, but it won’t include much legislation because Donald Trump is promising to use his right of veto to thwart any measures he dislikes.

Could Trump be impeached?

There is some chatter in Democratic circles about trying to impeach the president again. (They tried and failed twice in his first term).

That would be stupid, because large numbers of Republicans in both Houses would have to defect to make it possible, but the Democrats might try it anyway out of frustration (because Trump is vetoing all their legislation).

Trump might even tacitly encourage another impeachment effort, as it would distract the Democrats from better targeted and more useful investigations........

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