Mike Dwyer
mikedwyerky.bsky.social
Mike Dwyer
@mikedwyerky.bsky.social
Progressive | Social Scientist | Proud Louisvillian
The Whig party failed to meet the moment in the decade before the Civil War, which ultimately gave birth to the Republican party. If Democrats don't do something in the moment, they deserve the same.
Kendrick Lamar showed more courage in the face of rising American tyranny than we’ve seen from ANY former American leader. If you swore an oath to protect this nation, where are you now?

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Where Are Our Leaders
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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February 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I reference Jason Stanley's excellent book 'How Fascism Works' daily and I wish more folks on the Left would focus on these talking points.

DOGE is straight out of Point 2: Propaganda. Claim you are fighting corruption, while grabbing lots of new, authoritarian power.
February 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We should talk about Shawn Ryan.

Basically, Joe Rogan with military cred (former Navy SEAL). He regularly platforms MAGA folks like Hesgeth, while also pushing an anti-government agenda. He's a key part of the bro subculture with 3.3M subscribers. Definitely one to watch.

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Pete Hegseth - Secretary of Defense Nominee | SRS #143
YouTube video by Shawn Ryan Show
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November 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
The real question is, can Joe go through the entire Rubio grovel, humiliation, redemption arc with Trump fast enough to fill one of the empty jobs after Trump's first round of firings.

On the plus side, Trump seems to be sweet on Mika.
I’m sure it’s a brilliant strategy for Morning Joe to say people checking in on social media for 30 minutes before they get ready & head off to work, or after they get home, don’t “live in the real world.” Unlike the real world of TV in NYC & DC. We’re out of touch, they’re not.
November 19, 2024 at 1:46 PM