YES. It's going to get a lot worse. The US is witnessing a massive strategy of deinstitutionalizing the anchors of Democracy. Which is why Trumpism is, by de facto or de jure, Putin's 5th Column. Diamond's siren is correct. (How ironic that the author is a senior fella at the Hoover Institute!)
A recession will get the oligarchs to pay attention. Practice personal austerity. Cancel subscriptions. Don't eat out. Stop the lattes. Reduce recurring payments. Forestall major purchases.Cut back 10% and it will make a difference. Pass this along. #personalausterity #votewithyourwallet
"Third, democratic backsliding is moving quickly now in part because of the lack of resistance. Part of this void owes to confusion and division within the opposition (the Democrats), part to opportunism and submission among Congressional Republicans... Time is of the essence."
And @peterbakernyt.bsky.social just went over the top to totally normalize Trump's threats against Canada. This is how fascism happens, with the full blessing and cooperation of corp media.
"the crisis of American democracy is now squarely upon us. Multiple illegal and unconstitutional acts are happening, and the guardrails that check and restrain authoritarian abuse are rapidly falling away."
Don’t ignore international affairs… Partner nations! Unite this week to counter the new axis of evil: Russia and America. Before it’s too late to save Ukraine.
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