Still amazed by the speed of America’s descent into a gangster state and the brazen corruption of the Trump regime as documented by @anneapplebaum.bsky.social Yet many journalists continue to cover Trump as if he’s a ‘normal’ president… open.substack.com/pub/anneappl...
As a Canadian living an hour from the US border, I don’t think I’ll ever cross that border again. There are many Canadians that feel the same. Dangerous times. 🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️
Same here. Solidarity sister ✊🏼🇬🇧🇨🇦✊🏼
Exactly, Rory. If only there had been some clue in the orange git’s behaviour over the past few years that would have given people an idea of what to expect. Poor America; poor world.
Me too, internet friend. Me too.
I thought the idea of being armed was to prevent such a thing from happening?
J prof and leading press critic @jayrosen.bsky.social contemplating, with others, the Reality of Trump's fascism and derangement, and what role Reality could but does not play in traditional coverage. Worth a gander. No one stands up to him. And BoJo is taking notes. bsky.app/profile/jayr...
I think we can all agree that the world 'journalist' does not really apply to those Trump apologists.
End stage fascism always goes warp speed, no? It's the patient, creeping, overlooked decades of preparation by the right wing that took time. This admin is the apotheosis.
x.com/i/status/191... Perhaps they are also afraid.
It is comforting to me to read your comments, Rory, as they reflect mine so clearly. My son lives & works in the US with his American wife and I fear for their future in such a lawless state.
Yes. Me, too. It sickens me every day.
Try living next door to them with a Conservative party that's gone MAGA using all the Trumpian tricks to try to get into power this election. #CanadaVotes 🇨🇦
If you are on Instagram, you will be encouraged to hear @amandasmildtakes -
On another level, this is more evidence that the systems we use to elect our representatives do not serve us well.
@rorycj.bsky.social Blimey Rory, that’s terrifying reading! I was thinking of subscribing to support her sterling work but I don’t know if I can take any more of this. Seriously, do you think we should? There has to be some counter push against this horror
I can t watch Sky News at the moment as it’s doing just this. I now turn to independent media including Anne Applebaum. While America is heading for disaster Sky News just parrots the latest horror from Trump as if it’s ok!
I’m not sure if amazed is the right word. I’m American. Horrified is more like it. A once great democracy is becoming a fascist, dystopian hellscape.
Same with politicians: they are talking signing trade deals to “protect” us from tariffs, but with a partner who tears up such deals on a whim.
Wasn't America paying attention when he attempted an insurrection, then claimed he would be a dictator from day one?????...🤔......beggars belief. What's worse is 54% of Americans think he's doing a great job !!!
I don't think the decent is as deep as you believe it is.
In the same way UK journalists continue to cover Farage as if he's a normal politician instead of the far right grifting shyster who jumps onto any bandwagon as long as it gives him the oxygen of publicity and make more money. Not one journalist challenges him and the BBC are in thrall to him 🤬
His astonishing alcoholism has been a matter of public record for almost 10 years. This guy is literally out to lunch. www.ft.com/content/864c...
I'm old enough to remember when Trump denied being involved in Project 2025, yet here we are, and it's being played out right in front of our eyes... youtu.be/fov7Mq75gYE?...
Either you’re up late or starting the day early😳
Parkinson’s insomnia
Indeed. Horrifying worse than I imagined it could possibly be.
This is absolutely shocking Rory