There was some lag, but they came out in support of the nazi and fascist movements initially. Specifically the pope supported Mussolini for the first few years and he would not have achieved nearly the level of success he did with fascism had it not been for the churches support.

I am supremely confused

Things have always gotten worse with Republicans. It does not ever get better. What we had last week is better than what we’ll be dealing with next week.

This has always been their way.

We’re so fucked

Presumably windows, and falling onto bullets.

This is basically what David Attenburough does

Why would slightly less than half of a railroad spike be better?

Welcome friend. We may not be as cult like as Maga, but at least our representatives are worthless.