Liberals are already in shock. There is a level of incredulity that far surpasses their puzzlement at the election and re-election of GW and Cheney. Moderate liberals, who believe that socioeconomic change happens gradually and with compromise, are already wondering what has happened to the entire federal government. Also, Democrats (not all of whom are "Liberals") tend to believe that all people should be treated with respect. In fact, they pretty much assume that's obvious. So, Donald Trump's rhetoric is anathema. All they can imagine is how quickly the U.S. will be shunned by current allies (who have already experienced Trump's slurs and slights).
Those who think there are currently checks and balances have not been following the news. Decisions
Those who think there are currently checks and balances have not been following the news. Decisions