It very much still exists, and statements like this are what’s called “obeying in advance.” Don’t do it.
I'm sorry but it does not very much still exist. Otherwise, Congress would be doing something other than praying for the Anointed One and his holy war.
I'm not obeying in advance, but I'm not giving lip service to normality, either.
You should respect the government’s choice. It is elected after all