“The smooth veneer of civility, rather than being uplifting, might actually facilitate the downward spiral.” www.americaamerica.news/p/our-genera... - ThreadSky

stevenbeschloss.bsky.social • 12 days ago

“The smooth veneer of civility, rather than being uplifting, might actually facilitate the downward spiral.”

https://www.americaamerica.news/p/our-generations-test?r=bb6o8

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umaija.bsky.social•12 days ago

They seem so clueless, as if caught by surprise, when we all knew about Project 2025...

lee-harper-oswald.bsky.social•12 days ago

Might? Will.

We can no longer afford this shit.

New slogan for media:

"Don't hedge; be blunt."

lee-harper-oswald.bsky.social•12 days ago

This fatalistic civility is so ingrained in our Neoliberal culture that it will not simply disappear. This is a physically existential threat and if we want to stand a chance of succeeding, you have to "overthrow" the Dems first, before you move onto Trusk & Co.

lee-harper-oswald.bsky.social•12 days ago

If we don't have the balls to do that, the greater war is already lost. Which, it probably is. Folks think they're radicalized now -- they are not, and to win this fight, we need a radicalization beyond most Americans' comfort zone &, frankly, comprehension.

vanillarage.bsky.social•12 days ago

DJ Trump, a man who runs on Attention as fuel, commandeering headlines, bending reality, feeding a base starved for spectacle.

But Accountability? Ah, his Kryptonite. So he conjures offramps, scapegoats, distractions. A master illusionist in a shell game of chaos. Keep watching—he owns the table!

gbaker1.bsky.social•12 days ago

The civility of the Biden years resembled normality. But these aren't normal times. We should have expanded the Court, reversed Citizens United, passed the Disclose Act, strengthened voting rights, blocked gerrymandering, etc. Oh, and convicted Trump. I fear that ship has sailed

preciouslarue.bsky.social•12 days ago

But focus groups say that the electorate is shutting out Democrat's concerns. Democrats have overcorrected by trying to work with Republicans. At this point, it doesn't matter. Democrats need to shut down the government and do what they can to save democracy. Stop cooperating and fight everything.

gbaker1.bsky.social•12 days ago

My senator Cantwell (D-WA) has voted to appoint Trump's cabinet members. She says it's a time to build bridges. I let her no it's not. Maybe ten years ago but there's no going along to get along.

preciouslarue.bsky.social•12 days ago

I'll call her, too. Dems shouldn't negotiate with terrorists.

fortruth2.bsky.social•12 days ago

I hope not. But, afraid so

hegelian1.bsky.social•12 days ago

Absolutely correct! The right views civility as weakness and compliance. Fight like hell needs to be our mantra now!

hallijayne.bsky.social•12 days ago

Veneer aka BS.

marybattenauthor.bsky.social•12 days ago

I am horrified by the attacks on democracy and the rule of law that is our foundational principle.

latedaysun.bsky.social•12 days ago

Times have changed and either you adapt or you wither.

gfallar.bsky.social•12 days ago

I'm not sure this slide can be stopped.

uclabruin1998.bsky.social•12 days ago

Exactly. Stop being civil elected officials. The fascists must be obstructed at every turn.

goddessthetuxedo.bsky.social•12 days ago

Ya think????
I’m just a Cat so what do I know…

hubertl75.bsky.social•12 days ago

I am Belgian, living in Belgium.

I visit the US about 5 or 6 times per year.

I will not set foot in a country again where I do not feel safe as a gay man and where half of the population is cruel, and racist to a fascist extent!

Many people around the world think the same way.

gbaker1.bsky.social•12 days ago

Only a third are deplorable. A third are evolved like you and the rest are indifferent. I'm not sure who's worse: the ones who voted for Trump or the ones who stayed home

robmcgaff.bsky.social•12 days ago

Actually many here feel the same and are just trying to get out. Without outing anyone without their permission let me say that a couple of gay Americans are very dear and close to me and are actively trying to get out of here right now because they have (rightly) determined that they aren’t safe.

birdintree12.bsky.social•12 days ago

I don't blame you at all, Hubert. I'm glad you liked the US in the past, and I hope someday it becomes a place you can enjoy and feel safe in again. Many Americans agree with you - more than half, if our election had been free & fair.

hubertl75.bsky.social•12 days ago

If ever in Belgium, let me know. I'll take you around to eat the best chocolates and drink our great beers.

birdintree12.bsky.social•12 days ago

Sounds amazing!

lilnikkita.bsky.social•12 days ago

I am sorry. I am saddened and appalled of what America has become and the unnecessary pain the current administration is causing. Please know it is not everyone. I belong to the LGBTQ+ community too.

jack2011.bsky.social•12 days ago

I will repost it. Thank you.

kiralynne.bsky.social•12 days ago

Imaging what the GOP would be doing if we were the ones burning it all down.

Now do that.

billyjoegreenejr.bsky.social•12 days ago

Bouncers don’t ask politely more than once when someone is beating someone up in their bar.

upchuck66.bsky.social•12 days ago

Couldn’t agree more! You don’t fight evil with civility!

nicolaasstulting.bsky.social•12 days ago

"The richest man in the world—who grew up in apartheid South Africa before emigrating to Canada and then the U.S.—has exploited the president who he bought and the access he’s been handed to run roughshod over our nation’s laws, values and principles." Well said. This is an urgent problem.

gbaker1.bsky.social•12 days ago

We elected a person who's easily bought and easily compromised. Trump has always been for sale

nicolaasstulting.bsky.social•12 days ago

It seems that the whole Republican Party was for sale, as the richest man in the world only needed to donate a quarter of a billion dollars to own the votes of Congressmembers and to push insane nominees into the cabinet. One man is buying the country, through his wealth from stock market investors.

gbaker1.bsky.social•12 days ago

True the GOP has been bought by all entities making our quality of life suffer: NRA/gun manufacturers, pharma, oil, banking, industries in general. The ancient Greeks knew the cost of buying politicians. It erodes our democracy and should be illegal

nicolaasstulting.bsky.social•12 days ago

When they are so corrupt, all you can do is try to remove the wealth and status of those who buy them, whenever possible. In a situation like this, when the guy who bought them has a publicly traded company it is still possible to boycott, divest, and sanction his source of wealth and power.

ignuit.bsky.social•12 days ago

Yes we’re descending into fascism and must do all we can to stop it. And then what? Unless Dems want to campaign against conquering Canada in 2026, they need a clear plan their voter base actually cares about. Those voters (plus others) are scared. We’ve got their attention. Here’s what we must do:

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