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Say it loud: this is fascism – and we must all resist it | Letters
Say it loud: this is fascism – and we must all resist it | Letters
Letters: We must guard against the ‘bystander effect’ when we encounter creeping fascism, writes Dr Caroline Vincent. Plus letters from Paul Goldreich, Russell Simpson and Robin Shohet
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Say it loud: this is fascism – and we must all resist it | Letters
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Let’s be clear: This is yet another sign of the Trump administration’s crystal clear embrace of authoritarian ideas, practices, and influencers.
From @davidcorn.bsky.social:
From @davidcorn.bsky.social:
Trump cabinet officials embrace far-right influencer who has praised fascists
Jack Posobiec hailed Francisco Franco and Augusto Pinochet as role models for the MAGA right.
www.motherjones.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Let’s be clear: This is yet another sign of the Trump administration’s crystal clear embrace of authoritarian ideas, practices, and influencers.
From @davidcorn.bsky.social:
From @davidcorn.bsky.social:
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BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Rep. Jasmine Crockett exposes near $1 billion in new contracts for Musk in just 2 weeks: "This is nothing more than a money grab. He's not out there trying to save money for the American people, he's lining his pockets."
February 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Rep. Jasmine Crockett exposes near $1 billion in new contracts for Musk in just 2 weeks: "This is nothing more than a money grab. He's not out there trying to save money for the American people, he's lining his pockets."
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February 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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When We Invited You To Join Our Trivia Team, It Was With The Understanding That You Knew ‘Star Trek’
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When We Invited You To Join Our Trivia Team, It Was With The Understanding That You Knew ‘Star Trek’
Well, I hope you’re proud of yourself, Rich. Our team trusted you with the privilege of proving yourself on Trivia Hell Night. But after last night’s demeaning spectacle, I doubt we can ever go back to Sharlene’s Bar without recalling the deep humiliation you brought upon us all. After tanking a Star Trek round with […]
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When We Invited You To Join Our Trivia Team, It Was With The Understanding That You Knew ‘Star Trek’
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Interesting point. One I hadn't really thought about but there's truth to it.
IMO this observation is both true and crucial to grapple with bc it transcends political divisions. How ppl respond might differ depending on affiliation (the ascendent right wing blames minorities and "fixes" the broken system with fascism), but the underlying anti-establishmentarianism is cultural
I'd point to something deeper I think this thread is touching on: the (US) popular imagination has lost the concept that a system or society can be good, worth representing or defending, the underdog narrative that individuals are good and systems are bad or corrupt runs very deep in US storytelling
February 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Interesting point. One I hadn't really thought about but there's truth to it.
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Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions
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February 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions
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