nostr:npub19det76duhykfkxztuwfm8unvfyr2hvfkmzgtfhdvalln0em98nusmrynwy Certainly seems to be a model of much that the Taliban practices — and also a model of what Donald Trump practices. Two powerful and corrupt authoritarian types trying to stay out of jail by getting themselves elected rulers and then gaming the system to protect them….
nostr:npub1lpj6hcg8jy235lsyd2p25j5nd8fsdck0sv7wsgqrh4ygk4tknusqxrlqnw nostr:npub18nee7acs6zd2vzj3czpckanl86tgls9xz60k6ylyx6rpygwe72zqae5ftz I think there's a growing trend for authoritarian-leaning nations to use the word "democratic" in their self-definition, while belying everything that word stands for. Orbán's illiberal democracy in Hungary models that trend.
nostr:npub13ftdycg89x56lxz67pju3xt6qucwkr3tw4y7ptxx33m6d3r3xa8s33j97c Yes — and the demise of Roe v. Wade should, one would think, demonstrate to white women voting Republican what's at stake. Of course, many of those women want abortion outlawed and believe in a patriarchal model that places all power in the hands of men.
nostr:npub1drcfyzwlfku08h973sehg27trygtdsxxkhdg5ay9crly34slxjksr9s7v5 At least a lot of necessary media coverage is being done, and my hope is that with increasing awareness of the corruption, more and more of us will apply pressure to make it impossible for legislative bodies and ultimately John Roberts to ignore the problem.
nostr:npub1eant8hq76py95ctmw7pnts2hj8kzlnujf8s2acvqdkhsfj9glsasjeml6h Yes, and that's one of the heartbreaking aspects of such stories — to me. It's heartbreaking that people who have historically experienced tremendous oppression turn around and refuse to recognize the human rights of others.
nostr:npub1sej27kye9f4glqwd8wpuqq6d8dpdju3sxd4lk64l7vvjp302pt0s3rp32v Thank you for this report. This is something I did not know. I'm sure readers of these threads will also appreciate having this report.
nostr:npub19aga6h9nvlkdehuxagkd3yl7hlc7a7879n5lytygvrmnwjdjt5sqdhqgye Yes, I would think Timothy Snyder is very aware of that, and that this is one reason he speaks out — to challenge the MAGA bunch.
nostr:npub1enn4fv4eu5rcw4nhkms59z3stcslzy4rttamqa34d4sajvms2s2s2rzcyf Clearly those many Americans know little of their nation's history.
nostr:npub1lzz05275zkk6zwuzel45jusr74ftyyuah8zll8vl09k98w8smy7qedjhl3
I think the key fact here is:
Conservatives don't like democracy.
Surprise surprise.
The leopards can use makeup to cover their spots, but it even the best make up washes off with time.
Please note that in the 1920/30s in Germany the conservatives did cosy up with the Nazis because of this overlap, they both did not believe that democracy is a good thing. (rather well researched historically)
So it's no random mistake that Donald likes his Proud boys. 🤷
nostr:npub1m9agwuf02x9we36eh2kzmzsgshg0t394rtn256nh0f85w9fgg4rsg6025m nostr:npub152esxjerx5qc8kqsm8rrmvlfamuh3n6e0q57t9jjhqzx4gx4s0uqlwj2uk I would imagine — and hope — that the federal DOJ is paying attention.
nostr:npub1r3gufu3753wjdvtpu5jdeduyd8c2rualu6mtumcsv8rd6m9ym7yqp5dvg5 I don't hear Judd Legum and Tesnim Zekeria saying that the point is that this is something new. I hear them saying that the point is that one of the candidates the Republican presidential nomination is doing it now.
nostr:npub1lzz05275zkk6zwuzel45jusr74ftyyuah8zll8vl09k98w8smy7qedjhl3
And yet there is no accountability.... 🤷♀️
nostr:npub183v40vugfez6jnmcq2jl7nzf9lsaz3sz3c9gf477fqln60x3x57q99fguz Yet we hope there will be and lots of us join together in calling for it.
"When you deem a man a 'liturgical icon' of Jesus Christ, as Catholics do, and provide him with food and housing and protection from the recourse of the law, self-importance and abuse of power often follows."
~ Georgina Lawton
#Catholic #religion #abuse
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/14/catholicism-family-truth-secret-priest
If you want a snapshot of the America coming into being now in Republican-controlled places, the America many citizens want and which will definitely be imposed nationally if Trump wins in 2024, read these reports of what's happening in small-town Kansas.
Where a proprietor can decree that the media aren't welcome in her establishment as a Republican politician speaks.
#Kansas #Republicans #fascism #media
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https://popular.info/p/in-a-small-kansas-town-a-brazen-attack
"Let’s admit that every reporter in DC knows but most won’t say for fear of falling out of favor with the 'both sides' rules of official DC: there is a two-tiered Justice System. One for Democrats, in which the most exacting focus on conflicts of interest are followed, often going well beyond not only what the law or established norms require but sometimes even basic logic.
Meanwhile for Republicans most of these rules simply don’t apply. Ever."
~ Josh Marshall
#Republicans #LawandOrder
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"There is, of course, a double standard that applies to Democrats—both in the media and in the justice system. The 'nothing burger' story about Hunter Biden is being treated with faux seriousness and pretension by the media. See AP News, Biden's reelection bid faces vulnerabilities in wake of special counsel appointment."
~ Robert Hubbell
#Trump #crime #criminal #LawandOrder #Republicans #medfa #MediaFail
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https://roberthubbell.substack.com/p/a-momentous-week-or-not
"Meanwhile, Trump is facing his fourth indictment and the presumption is that he will merely pardon himself if elected—with barely a whimper from the media over that anticipated republic-shattering corruption."
#Trump #crime #criminal #LawandOrder #Republicans #medfa #MediaFail
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"There is, of course, a double standard that applies to Democrats—both in the media and in the justice system. The 'nothing burger' story about Hunter Biden is being treated with faux seriousness and pretension by the media. See AP News, Biden's reelection bid faces vulnerabilities in wake of special counsel appointment."
~ Robert Hubbell
#Trump #crime #criminal #LawandOrder #Republicans #medfa #MediaFail
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https://roberthubbell.substack.com/p/a-momentous-week-or-not
nostr:npub1m8d6pcrjhke48hasqgx7zkgjdt68u60px04frw753697mcmnyr3q365d6q Sorry, but I don’t quite understand how what James Fallows says in this thread elicits your juvenile and vulgar attack. Can you explain who has given you the right to issue such a vile personal rant against someone you don’t know and the right to issue that person a command to shut up? While you’re at it, perhaps explain what good you think you’re doing behaving this way. Thanks.