It is extremely ominous. All the more reason to stand for the light. As a Brit, respectfully, you must know this well... "We shall never surrender."
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Indeed, i think certainly in Europe we are more aware from bitter experience of the dangers of authoritarianism and particularly fascism. It does seem that many in the US are making the same mistake made in Europe in the 30s by either being complacent about or actively appeasing fascism
aug 19, 2025, 9:36 pm • 1 0 • view
This is a cultural change that began with Reagan in the 80s. The strides made during the civil rights era had the conservatives cowed to some degree.
aug 20, 2025, 12:09 am • 1 0 • view
However, the far right (evangelical fundie xtians, fascists, neo-nazis, right wing militias, neo-confederates, and various and sundry other racists) partnered up and have been pushing an agenda since. Randian objectivist amorality, xtian nationalism, prosperity gospel.
aug 20, 2025, 12:09 am • 1 0 • view
Welcome to our budding dominionist theocracy. Like Iran but with a Randian Jesus.
aug 20, 2025, 12:09 am • 1 0 • view
I dont know if it helps, but it seems facing this monster head on was pretty much inevitable. Wouldve been nice if it wasn't such a fn scary thing to face, and it didnt feel like all that is strong of goodness hasnt been infiltrated by the forces of evil...but we were maybe made for this moment...
aug 19, 2025, 9:40 pm • 1 0 • view
Well the outcome is unsure certainly, much may depend on the military top brass, whether they will, when given orders by Trump, be prepared to ignore the constitution they swore to protect..scary stuff for sure
aug 19, 2025, 9:46 pm • 1 0 • view