I've argued it is a ratchet. Every single normal belief today is far left compared to even 30 years ago, even though we've been through multiple R-D cycles.

Then the only way out is a collapse

That is absolutely true. It's anyone's game once collapse occurs, the most prepared will survive. Until then the dems are gonna keep winning. Even when the repubs win, the dems advance their goals.

I've argued it is a ratchet. Every single normal belief today is far left compared to even 30 years ago, even though we've been through multiple R-D cycles.

Then the only way out is a collapse

That is absolutely true.