Gary Curtis
@garycurtis.bsky.social
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‘As the historian Ian Kershaw says, trying to define fascism is “like trying to nail jelly to a wall”, yet for all its slipperiness, “fascism” describes a uniquely destructive force in politics, and one for which we don’t have a better word.’
@trillingual.bsky.social: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
@trillingual.bsky.social: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Daniel Trilling · Is this fascism?
As the historian Ian Kershaw says, trying to define fascism is ‘like trying to nail jelly to a wall’, yet for all...
www.lrb.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
‘As the historian Ian Kershaw says, trying to define fascism is “like trying to nail jelly to a wall”, yet for all its slipperiness, “fascism” describes a uniquely destructive force in politics, and one for which we don’t have a better word.’
@trillingual.bsky.social: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
@trillingual.bsky.social: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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In its first 100 days, the Trump Administration has relied heavily on ambiguity, misdirection, and plausible deniability to accomplish its aims. It’s a model that has parallels to other countries that have slid into autocracy, Andrew Marantz writes.
Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?
Other countries have watched their democracies slip away gradually, without tanks in the streets. That may be where we’re headed—or where we already are.
www.newyorker.com
May 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
In its first 100 days, the Trump Administration has relied heavily on ambiguity, misdirection, and plausible deniability to accomplish its aims. It’s a model that has parallels to other countries that have slid into autocracy, Andrew Marantz writes.
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“the moment when the regime begins to really earn money is also often the moment when they really feel the need to crack down on civil liberties."
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
www.theatlantic.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“the moment when the regime begins to really earn money is also often the moment when they really feel the need to crack down on civil liberties."
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
- @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
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April 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.
March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.
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Worth reading -
TITLE: "Stay Silent and Stay Powerless Against Trump's Tyranny"
Essay by Ralph Nader (March 14, 2025)
TITLE: "Stay Silent and Stay Powerless Against Trump's Tyranny"
Essay by Ralph Nader (March 14, 2025)
Stay Silent and Stay Powerless Against Trump’s Tyranny - Ralph Nader
By Ralph Nader March 14, 2025 There are reasons why influential or knowledgeable Americans are staying silent as the worsening fascist dictatorship of the Trumpsters and Musketeers gets more entrenche...
nader.org
March 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Worth reading -
TITLE: "Stay Silent and Stay Powerless Against Trump's Tyranny"
Essay by Ralph Nader (March 14, 2025)
TITLE: "Stay Silent and Stay Powerless Against Trump's Tyranny"
Essay by Ralph Nader (March 14, 2025)
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"The deliberate erosion of democracy and national security that we are witnessing is not incompetence but intent. Trump is systematically dismantling the mechanisms that protect America and its allies from Russian aggression while offering Putin cover."
Trump Weakens U.S. Defenses Against Russian Sabotage, Aiding Putin’s Hybrid Warfare
Donald Trump’s administration has halted U.S. efforts to counter Russian sabotage, cyberattacks, and disinformation, raising serious national security concerns. With intelligence-sharing suspended, is...
theintellectualist.com
March 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
"The deliberate erosion of democracy and national security that we are witnessing is not incompetence but intent. Trump is systematically dismantling the mechanisms that protect America and its allies from Russian aggression while offering Putin cover."
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Reposted by Gary Curtis
Reposted by Gary Curtis
Goose-steppers in the name of freedom: The nonsensical cult that now rules America
Goose-steppers in the name of freedom: The nonsensical cult that now rules America
Trump's followers have embraced so many absurd, illogical contradictions they have no way back to reality. Do we?
www.salon.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Goose-steppers in the name of freedom: The nonsensical cult that now rules America
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Each time Trump parrots Putin and Russia's talking points, which is 100%, reporters must ask Republican elected officials if they agree. Get them on the record and make them defend an anti-American war criminal, which is what Putin is.
February 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Each time Trump parrots Putin and Russia's talking points, which is 100%, reporters must ask Republican elected officials if they agree. Get them on the record and make them defend an anti-American war criminal, which is what Putin is.
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Reposted by Gary Curtis
Reposted by Gary Curtis
Exposed. Former KGB operative says Trump (codename "Krasnov") was recruited by Soviet intelligence service.
Quelle surprise.
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/21/d...
Quelle surprise.
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/21/d...
Donald Trump Was Recruited by the KGB Under Codename 'Krasnov' Claims Former Soviet Spy Chief
A former senior KGB chief claims Trump was recruited by them in 1987 due to his role as a prominent US businessman
bylinetimes.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Exposed. Former KGB operative says Trump (codename "Krasnov") was recruited by Soviet intelligence service.
Quelle surprise.
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/21/d...
Quelle surprise.
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/21/d...
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February 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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A statement from the Kennedy Center
February 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A statement from the Kennedy Center
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this is the sort of thing you post when you’re ramping up to defying lawful court orders
February 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
this is the sort of thing you post when you’re ramping up to defying lawful court orders
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Hey NYTimes — *now* you’re lighting the beacons? NOW?!? After months of “Sauron: Avatar Of Evil… Or Extreme Uniter?” thumbsucker reporting you’re screaming what we’ve known since 2015? Fuck all the way off.
February 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Hey NYTimes — *now* you’re lighting the beacons? NOW?!? After months of “Sauron: Avatar Of Evil… Or Extreme Uniter?” thumbsucker reporting you’re screaming what we’ve known since 2015? Fuck all the way off.
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Gaza belongs to Palestinians.
Forcible displacement of populations is against international law.
President Trump’s outrageous comments disregard the basic human rights of millions of Palestinians. His comments only serve to further escalate this destructive conflict.
Forcible displacement of populations is against international law.
President Trump’s outrageous comments disregard the basic human rights of millions of Palestinians. His comments only serve to further escalate this destructive conflict.
February 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Gaza belongs to Palestinians.
Forcible displacement of populations is against international law.
President Trump’s outrageous comments disregard the basic human rights of millions of Palestinians. His comments only serve to further escalate this destructive conflict.
Forcible displacement of populations is against international law.
President Trump’s outrageous comments disregard the basic human rights of millions of Palestinians. His comments only serve to further escalate this destructive conflict.
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The new iconic photo that i predicted ultimately destroys the relationship:
February 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The new iconic photo that i predicted ultimately destroys the relationship: