@laurili.bsky.social
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Of course. And Trump is a fascist in his reflexes and the few beliefs he has. But there is no project, no ideology, no larger conception here that he's trying to build - which is why you still have a democracy and can keep it if you understand his limitations.
A key element of fascism is a deep hostility to reason, and there the old and new fascists seem to be on the same page.
November 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Of course. And Trump is a fascist in his reflexes and the few beliefs he has. But there is no project, no ideology, no larger conception here that he's trying to build - which is why you still have a democracy and can keep it if you understand his limitations.
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Because understanding it requires adulting and letting go of drama and actually confronting the far scarier problem of authoritarian backsliding that is already in motion
Jesus Christ. For the 175th time:
Tom's position is that Trump IS a fascist. As are others in his admin.
Tom's position is that we do not live in a fascist state, because we don't, and it is incumbent upon all of us to do everything we can to keep it that way.
How can people not understand this?
Tom's position is that Trump IS a fascist. As are others in his admin.
Tom's position is that we do not live in a fascist state, because we don't, and it is incumbent upon all of us to do everything we can to keep it that way.
How can people not understand this?
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Because understanding it requires adulting and letting go of drama and actually confronting the far scarier problem of authoritarian backsliding that is already in motion
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Okay, let's play *this* stupid game.
If you're a mouse, it matters a whole lot of you're running from something too big to chase you under a bed.
But here's the reason I hate this fascism argument so much:
YOU ARE NOT A MOUSE
Stop internalizing that level of defeatism.
Okay, let's play *this* stupid game.
If you're a mouse, it matters a whole lot of you're running from something too big to chase you under a bed.
But here's the reason I hate this fascism argument so much:
YOU ARE NOT A MOUSE
Stop internalizing that level of defeatism.
but if you're a mouse, a tiger or house cat is a distinction without a difference, no?
November 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Okay, let's play *this* stupid game.
If you're a mouse, it matters a whole lot of you're running from something too big to chase you under a bed.
But here's the reason I hate this fascism argument so much:
YOU ARE NOT A MOUSE
Stop internalizing that level of defeatism.
Okay, let's play *this* stupid game.
If you're a mouse, it matters a whole lot of you're running from something too big to chase you under a bed.
But here's the reason I hate this fascism argument so much:
YOU ARE NOT A MOUSE
Stop internalizing that level of defeatism.
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Only if you've never, ever read about, or encountered, or heard of, any other authoritarians
POTUS47 and MAGA are a totally new species.
Understandable. Fascism is part of totalitarianism, which is part of authoritarianism.
Think of it like Family/Genus/Species in biology:
Family - Authoritarian
Genus - Totalitarian
Species - Fascist
Getting the Family right and Species wrong is the difference between a tiger and a house cat!
Think of it like Family/Genus/Species in biology:
Family - Authoritarian
Genus - Totalitarian
Species - Fascist
Getting the Family right and Species wrong is the difference between a tiger and a house cat!
November 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Only if you've never, ever read about, or encountered, or heard of, any other authoritarians
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The Deputy Attorney General, Todd Blanche, was outed running the Epstein coverup from his office in the Department of Justice. Emails released this week show that his interview with Ghislaine Maxwell was a sham and a betrayal. youtube.com/shorts/hQeKb...
Todd Blanche’s Big Betrayal
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The Deputy Attorney General, Todd Blanche, was outed running the Epstein coverup from his office in the Department of Justice. Emails released this week show that his interview with Ghislaine Maxwell was a sham and a betrayal. youtube.com/shorts/hQeKb...
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I want a government that doesn’t sound like a deeply damaged, bratty boy when it communicates with citizens exercising their First Amendment rights.
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I want a government that doesn’t sound like a deeply damaged, bratty boy when it communicates with citizens exercising their First Amendment rights.
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@petestrzok.bsky.social and I watching Georgetown-Clemson
November 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
@petestrzok.bsky.social and I watching Georgetown-Clemson
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IT WAS THE BEST MRI OF WHATEVER EVER IT WAS SO AMAZING IT EVEN HAD DR. LECTER IN TEARS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
Trump: I had an MRI and the result was outstanding.
Reporter: Was it your brain?
Trump: I have no idea what they analyzed, but whatever they analyzed, they analyzed it well.
Reporter: Was it your brain?
Trump: I have no idea what they analyzed, but whatever they analyzed, they analyzed it well.
November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
IT WAS THE BEST MRI OF WHATEVER EVER IT WAS SO AMAZING IT EVEN HAD DR. LECTER IN TEARS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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NEWS: Ro Khanna tells us *50 Republicans* may be set to join him, Thomas Massie, and Democrats in voting to release the Epstein files.
Perhaps explains why Trump is now spinning out of control, attacking Republicans like Massie and MTG who are joining Democrats in responding to the public demand.
Perhaps explains why Trump is now spinning out of control, attacking Republicans like Massie and MTG who are joining Democrats in responding to the public demand.
Trump Tries to Cover Up His Epstein Scandal With Wildly Corrupt Bullying
A Trump adviser tells Zeteo the Epstein scandal “really fucking pisses him off.” It’s only getting worse for the president.
zeteo.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NEWS: Ro Khanna tells us *50 Republicans* may be set to join him, Thomas Massie, and Democrats in voting to release the Epstein files.
Perhaps explains why Trump is now spinning out of control, attacking Republicans like Massie and MTG who are joining Democrats in responding to the public demand.
Perhaps explains why Trump is now spinning out of control, attacking Republicans like Massie and MTG who are joining Democrats in responding to the public demand.
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The hypocrisy of Ben Shapiro & most of my former colleagues in the conservative media world is that they’ll easily condemn Nick Fuentes, and some will condemn Tucker Carlson, but none will condemn the source of the problem - Donald Trump. My take.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
Trump Is the Problem, But the Complicit Conservative Media Will Never Admit It
Nice try, Ben Shapiro, but the root of MAGA’s hate problem is Trump
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The hypocrisy of Ben Shapiro & most of my former colleagues in the conservative media world is that they’ll easily condemn Nick Fuentes, and some will condemn Tucker Carlson, but none will condemn the source of the problem - Donald Trump. My take.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
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This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
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As so often happens in fascist regimes
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Judge orders release of over 300 ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ detainees
The Chicago-area federal judge also made clear he wants detailed reports about more than 600 people being held.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
As so often happens in fascist regimes
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Amazing how racist goon squads can wake people up to danger, but it's unfortunate that everyone had to touch the hot stove to find out it was hot
In the recent New Jersey governor’s race, the Democratic Party clawed back much of the ground it had lost with Hispanic voters in the 2024 presidential race, according to a township-level analysis of results by The New York Times. See the maps.
Maps Show How Latinos Who Shifted Right in 2024 Snapped Back Left in 2025
The New Jersey governor’s race was the first significant sign that President Trump’s success with Hispanic voters in 2024 may have been only a temporary shift.
nyti.ms
November 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Amazing how racist goon squads can wake people up to danger, but it's unfortunate that everyone had to touch the hot stove to find out it was hot
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SENATOR REVEREND NO ONE IS BETTER AT SOLVING THE PROBLEMS HE CREATES THAN PRESIDENT TRUMP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
So let me get this straight: The President’s plan to lower prices is to roll back some of his own tariffs?
November 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
SENATOR REVEREND NO ONE IS BETTER AT SOLVING THE PROBLEMS HE CREATES THAN PRESIDENT TRUMP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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Welcome to … {checks notes,blinks} … the, um … uh … #Resistance, Marjorie? 😳
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump is lying about her interactions with him — and posted their text exchanges today about the Epstein files.
A sitting member of Congress just posted her messages with the president of the United States.
A sitting member of Congress just posted her messages with the president of the United States.
November 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Welcome to … {checks notes,blinks} … the, um … uh … #Resistance, Marjorie? 😳
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Donald Trump commuted the sentence of a Ponzi schemer named Eliyahu Weinstein, WHO WAS JUST SENTENCED AGAIN TO 37 YEARS IN PRISON FOR STEALING $40 MILLION FROM HIS CLIENTS.
The corruption is unbelievable.
The corruption is unbelievable.
November 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Donald Trump commuted the sentence of a Ponzi schemer named Eliyahu Weinstein, WHO WAS JUST SENTENCED AGAIN TO 37 YEARS IN PRISON FOR STEALING $40 MILLION FROM HIS CLIENTS.
The corruption is unbelievable.
The corruption is unbelievable.
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WeRateDogs turns 10 years old today! A very silly idea to numerically objectify dogs has become one of the kindest and most powerful online communities ever. Thank you for joining us over the last decade. I never knew what this could be until you all showed me. Here's to many more good dogs ❤️
November 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
WeRateDogs turns 10 years old today! A very silly idea to numerically objectify dogs has become one of the kindest and most powerful online communities ever. Thank you for joining us over the last decade. I never knew what this could be until you all showed me. Here's to many more good dogs ❤️
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What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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Wow. Bill Pulte, who is head of Federal housing financing administration and looking at all of trumps enemies mortgages like a huge dork douche, is ten years younger than me. He’s 37. He looks like he’s at least 55
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Wow. Bill Pulte, who is head of Federal housing financing administration and looking at all of trumps enemies mortgages like a huge dork douche, is ten years younger than me. He’s 37. He looks like he’s at least 55
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The president of the most powerful nation on Earth is so terrified of the tales that an imprisoned sex trafficker can tell that he plies her with a comfort puppy and custom meals and is holding out the prospect of a pardon.
77 million people voted for this.
77 million people voted for this.
November 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The president of the most powerful nation on Earth is so terrified of the tales that an imprisoned sex trafficker can tell that he plies her with a comfort puppy and custom meals and is holding out the prospect of a pardon.
77 million people voted for this.
77 million people voted for this.
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Yikes 😬 an official U.S. government account just referred to Americans as “imbecilic morons.” That’s… a choice.
November 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Yikes 😬 an official U.S. government account just referred to Americans as “imbecilic morons.” That’s… a choice.