It can be depressing and anxiety inducing looking at the current state of things, but I hope to impart a sense of urgency and action with this rather than hopelessness. I often find that channeling my anxieties into something that feels like it can do some good helps me cope with those feelings, which is why I started this publication recently. That is also why I added things that people can do to prepare, because just saying we are screwed feels unproductive. The only solace that I can offer is that America has gone through crisis before, and we have always come out the other side. The spirit of rebellion lives within our blood. Liberty or Death is not simply a slogan, it is a promise.
Yeah, I saw that. Minnesota is quite blue, so I don't see that going anywhere, but I suspect it will pop up elsewhere. That's literally the step they need to put political dissidents in camps.
The fascist Christian Nationalists want to destroy our institutions, because they want to replace them with their radicalized versions. This is what Project 2025, is meant to accomplish.
They have what they call “7 pillars”, that they want to destroy and takeover: family, religion, education, media, arts & entertainment, business, and government.
The fascist Christian Nationalists are now in control of our illegitimate US supreme court, the presidency, the house, and the senate.
They have been working on this for decades, and are well funded and well organized. See the 2024 documentary “Bad Faith”.
Well stated. Sadly, despair is the point. Fascism always looks really strong at the begin and if you let your despair , cripple you, they have succeeded W/O A SHOT FIRED…SO get off your couch and make a plan. Start small …such as find out the phone no of your current elected representatives. Call and state your objections & if u don’t get through, try a different one, a different time or write an actual lLETTER ( I know what’s that?) Start getting off your phone when it’s not productive and just depresses you and join your local party. If you are an actual Republican attend their meetings of Republican Party and object to the MAGA REPUBS taking over your party. Remind folks about the John McCains and other actual Republicans.
Liked this when it first came out. Now that you have republished it, may I suggest improving it with a quick proofreading? For example, I’m likely to bare arms now that the weather is warming, but will I bear arms? There a few other places with bad autocorrect and missing words, which are minor but stumble points for readers. This piece is worthy of clean presentation.
…”In a democracy, we can object and try to get rules changed, to complain that they are unfair, unjust, whatever. But big shots don’t like rules – who are you to expect a big shot to obey a rule? So they go after the “deep state.” But then everything is up for grabs.”
Arm yourself? No, I don't need or want a gun. I'm interested in moving back to Canada and giving up my US passport for my Canadian. My Norwegian family survived Hitler; I can survive Herr Trump. He has only one goal: Be Dictator for life. That's what Americans voted for. Simple answers to complex problems from Daddy.
It must be effective if someone cares enough to tear them down! Leave it to a fascist to call themselves the party of free speech, just to trample over everyone else’s. You’re just proving my point dude
This is such a clear and succinct explanation. Thank you!
Excellent resource for the struggle ahead. Thank you.
Well considered and stated. The difficulty I am having with reading this is how hopeless it reads. It is easy to be apathetic when I am despairing.
It can be depressing and anxiety inducing looking at the current state of things, but I hope to impart a sense of urgency and action with this rather than hopelessness. I often find that channeling my anxieties into something that feels like it can do some good helps me cope with those feelings, which is why I started this publication recently. That is also why I added things that people can do to prepare, because just saying we are screwed feels unproductive. The only solace that I can offer is that America has gone through crisis before, and we have always come out the other side. The spirit of rebellion lives within our blood. Liberty or Death is not simply a slogan, it is a promise.
If you voted for Trump then you ARE a nazi
Agreed
More on neo-fascism:
https://hipcrime.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-neo-fascism-part-1
https://hipcrime.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-neo-fascism-part-2
https://hipcrime.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-neo-fascism-part-3
https://hipcrime.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-neo-fascism-final
Thank you for this. All of it is so important. I’m there!
Minnesota is making it a crime to criticize Trump, TDS. Law breakers will be deemed insane and incarcerated in a mental institution.
Yeah, I saw that. Minnesota is quite blue, so I don't see that going anywhere, but I suspect it will pop up elsewhere. That's literally the step they need to put political dissidents in camps.
The fascist Christian Nationalists want to destroy our institutions, because they want to replace them with their radicalized versions. This is what Project 2025, is meant to accomplish.
They have what they call “7 pillars”, that they want to destroy and takeover: family, religion, education, media, arts & entertainment, business, and government.
The fascist Christian Nationalists are now in control of our illegitimate US supreme court, the presidency, the house, and the senate.
They have been working on this for decades, and are well funded and well organized. See the 2024 documentary “Bad Faith”.
Well stated. Sadly, despair is the point. Fascism always looks really strong at the begin and if you let your despair , cripple you, they have succeeded W/O A SHOT FIRED…SO get off your couch and make a plan. Start small …such as find out the phone no of your current elected representatives. Call and state your objections & if u don’t get through, try a different one, a different time or write an actual lLETTER ( I know what’s that?) Start getting off your phone when it’s not productive and just depresses you and join your local party. If you are an actual Republican attend their meetings of Republican Party and object to the MAGA REPUBS taking over your party. Remind folks about the John McCains and other actual Republicans.
Spot on. I would love to print this out and pass it out at the April 5th Hands Off protest! What do you think?
Liked this when it first came out. Now that you have republished it, may I suggest improving it with a quick proofreading? For example, I’m likely to bare arms now that the weather is warming, but will I bear arms? There a few other places with bad autocorrect and missing words, which are minor but stumble points for readers. This piece is worthy of clean presentation.
Oh…it’s THEY who need to prepare! WE the PEOPLE will not stand for fascism!
…”In a democracy, we can object and try to get rules changed, to complain that they are unfair, unjust, whatever. But big shots don’t like rules – who are you to expect a big shot to obey a rule? So they go after the “deep state.” But then everything is up for grabs.”
https://www.wamc.org/commentary-opinion/2023-12-12/dictatorship-isnt-pretty?_amp=true
Arm yourself? No, I don't need or want a gun. I'm interested in moving back to Canada and giving up my US passport for my Canadian. My Norwegian family survived Hitler; I can survive Herr Trump. He has only one goal: Be Dictator for life. That's what Americans voted for. Simple answers to complex problems from Daddy.
It must be effective if someone cares enough to tear them down! Leave it to a fascist to call themselves the party of free speech, just to trample over everyone else’s. You’re just proving my point dude