Viking Queen
@jlaleman.bsky.social
Historian, Basic Needs Advocate, Educator, animal lover, devoted wife, loving mom, and only human.
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Friendly historical reminder: American Founding Fathers were the liberals of their day.
February 28, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Friendly historical reminder: American Founding Fathers were the liberals of their day.
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Same!
Yes, I am a “liberal-democrat.” A ‘democrat’ is an advocate and supporter of democracy. Look it up. Yes, I am a liberal. A ‘liberal’ is a supporter of policies that promote the general welfare, AS WRITTEN in the United States Constitution. Look it up. Fuck fascism!
November 18, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Same!
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“The language and symbols of authentic American fascism” are not those from 1930s Europe. No swastikas. Instead, they are, “familiar and reassuring…Stars and Stripes (or Stars and Bars) and Christian crosses. No fascist salute, but mass recitations of the pledge of allegiance.”
-Robert O. Paxton
-Robert O. Paxton
November 16, 2024 at 11:58 PM
“The language and symbols of authentic American fascism” are not those from 1930s Europe. No swastikas. Instead, they are, “familiar and reassuring…Stars and Stripes (or Stars and Bars) and Christian crosses. No fascist salute, but mass recitations of the pledge of allegiance.”
-Robert O. Paxton
-Robert O. Paxton
