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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social

Donald Trump had claimed—and, in many cases, largely been granted by institutional compliance and inaction!—the authority to change law by decree.

aug 25, 2025, 3:38 pm • 157 25

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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social

At a certain point we have to drop the cutesy hedge of calling him an “aspiring” dictator and admit that he’s been allowed to catch that particular brass ring.

aug 25, 2025, 3:39 pm • 141 17 • view
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henry sholar @mapablue.bsky.social

it is fascinating how public institutions are passively accepting that fascism 'fits' within the context of "America's constitutional democracy" & both the Congress & (esp) the Supreme Court are actively supporting the viability of fascism under the American system of government. It's left to us.

aug 25, 2025, 3:45 pm • 3 0 • view