I think much of what you say is true, but an important factor in whether mass violence takes place is the loyalty of the US military and National Guard to the Constitution. I don't see a good deal of authoritarianism in our top or mid-level military officers, and I think they are likely to suppress violent insurrectionists if called upon. However, that does not rule out right-wing attempts at secession at the state and local level. And, of course, Trump could legitimately win the election, in which case we are in real trouble.
I think much of what you say is true, but an important factor in whether mass violence takes place is the loyalty of the US military and National Guard to the Constitution. I don't see a good deal of authoritarianism in our top or mid-level military officers, and I think they are likely to suppress violent insurrectionists if called upon. However, that does not rule out right-wing attempts at secession at the state and local level. And, of course, Trump could legitimately win the election, in which case we are in real trouble.