I wrote much of what I think about this election before it happened, so I am going to put it all together here. My book, Autocracy Inc, described the network of autocrats who seek to undermine democracy, inside their countries and ours www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302... - ThreadSky

anneapplebaum.bsky.social • 166 days ago

I wrote much of what I think about this election before it happened, so I am going to put it all together here. My book, Autocracy Inc, described the network of autocrats who seek to undermine democracy, inside their countries and ours
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302/autocracy-inc-by-anne-applebaum/

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anneapplebaum.bsky.social•166 days ago

My previous book, Twilight of Democracy, explained why so many people in the democratic world (including some I know) are attracted to the far right
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621076/twilight-of-democracy-by-anne-applebaum/

babayaga70.bsky.social•100 days ago

Just finished your book, great analysis, can’t say I am very
optimistic about the future.

robsm1951.bsky.social•132 days ago

I have read it, I keep it sitting beside Madeleine Albrights' book Fascism A Warning. They seem to complement each other. But with your new book, sigh, there goes my Book budget again. Looking forward to reading it.

suzannesky.bsky.social•38 days ago

Just finished your Autocracy, Inc. Your previous book is moving up in my "to read" pile.
I appreciate your work. Thank you.

svenunglaube1984.bsky.social•65 days ago

TRUTH or fake ?! MAGA ECTION 2024 ! Your Job at my Business and voting for trump !
https://www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-vote-suppression-won/

paedershowitz.bsky.social•154 days ago

Oops

https://bsky.app/profile/badempanada.com/post/3lbciyetmyc2p

anneapplebaum.bsky.social•166 days ago

I wrote about what happens when judges cease to be independent in the Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/10/judicial-independence-judge-aileen-cannon-trump/679561/?gift=hVZeG3M9DnxL4CekrWGK37NV_6ZHY1a5vzMoANKoNsE&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

stevied57.bsky.social•166 days ago

I just purchased a subscription to the Atlantic.

anneapplebaum.bsky.social•166 days ago

thank you

anneapplebaum.bsky.social•166 days ago

I wrote about Trump's language, where it comes from, and why he might be using it
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/10/trump-authoritarian-rhetoric-hitler-mussolini/680296/?gift=hVZeG3M9DnxL4CekrWGK36rolMgOT3z-iflrXpcwrDI&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

anneapplebaum.bsky.social•166 days ago

Last summer I put together a five-part podcast, with Peter Pomerantsev, exploring some of the ways in which democracy is already declining in the US, and how to think about it. Available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube and the Atlantic website
https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2024/09/start-with-a-lie/679625/

smrstik.bsky.social•166 days ago

This was a fantastic podcast series. You both put together the puzzle pieces that have been in my mind since working in central/eastern Europe in the 1990s. Watching the developments in the US seemed familiar, now I know why.

catbirdervt.bsky.social•165 days ago

📌

rsblyth.bsky.social•156 days ago

An excellent pod - it would be awesome if we weren’t watching it play out in real time.

anneapplebaum.bsky.social•166 days ago

This episode, on kleptocracy, seems particularly relevant https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2024/09/kleptocracy-club/680022/

politicalgal.bsky.social•166 days ago

Autocracy, Inc. writes a lot on kleptocracy, mainly on Venezuela. But, also it's not beyond our scope of it happening here. One in 5 properties or businesses were sold by an anonymous buyer.

drcj.bsky.social•166 days ago

It’s been a few weeks since I listened to this upbeat little ditty by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
Seems relevant right now.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2WF96feZhKbGrbBbsclG7C?si=C-Yg3f7fT52zPced3h-9Uw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Akle

anneapplebaum.bsky.social•166 days ago

I wrote about the Democrats who win elections in purple states, including Elissa Slotkin, who is now Senator from Michigan, by talking about duty, patriotism, and the rule of law
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/09/national-security-democrats-patriotism/679697/?gift=hVZeG3M9DnxL4CekrWGK39hELHLsG59cUBYzvc6dObc&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

deanna504.bsky.social•166 days ago

The Atlantic print and digital will be my favorite Christmas gift from my daughter!! I can’t wait!

jesseliberty.com•161 days ago

The only thing I didn't love about your podcast on Autocracy was how few episodes there were. Given that we are in for a kleptocratic autocracy, a running podcast would be wonderful.

Great book by the way, as were your others.

annneff.bsky.social•161 days ago

Yes, this is a brilliant read

torov.bsky.social•166 days ago

Really good.
I have shared this a lot.
Looks like it will need more episodes as things keep getting worse.
Thank you!

justmichelle.bsky.social•160 days ago

📌

sglockett.bsky.social•156 days ago

📌

susansees.bsky.social•159 days ago

Please ask Peter Pomerantsev to come to Bluesky

scott454.bsky.social•163 days ago

📌

angiestone.graysky.social•166 days ago

📌

swellandswale.bsky.social•156 days ago

This is a great podcast. Highly recommended.

kingtomberlin.bsky.social•163 days ago

📌

sarabuschova.bsky.social•166 days ago

the role of women as breeding machines (anti abortion) is very Fascist Italy. I have always thought America is closest to Fascist Italy. Both are heavy on the fictional pasts that are superimposed onto reality. Italians coming from a Roman past rather than a hotchpotch of Slavs, Jews, Arabs, Greeks

nick-rijke.bsky.social•48 days ago

I've always most likened Trump to Mussolini. Though it's true that he delves into even darker rhetoric too and more so recently.

zeseadog1966.bsky.social•166 days ago

And the Western rulers from 1907 - 1913. Same cause, same effect.

hrobak67.bsky.social•166 days ago

He is indeed!

When teamed up with people like Musk & Thiel, and people like Bezos bend their heads in obedience, 👇 is more relevant than ever!

dradharsh.bsky.social•165 days ago

How do you prevent Trump from installing Loyalists @anneapplebaum.bsky.social ? Are there any legal mechanisms by which you can prevent that from happening? What are Trump's plans with regard to H1B visa? I'm an Indian American who has relatives who immigrated here. I voted Harris. What can be done

standup2fascism.bsky.social•164 days ago

This.
This is what happens. https://youtu.be/N3BwK51YFgQ?si=z05cPb0xBQZgCt2k

alexandermassie.bsky.social•144 days ago

Thanks a million! I just started reading this book. And it's finally a book that puts my feelings about what is happening together. It's a real pageturner!

rhibyrd.bsky.social•48 days ago

I look forward to reading your book #Autocracy,Inc.!
I read #TwilightofDemocracy about a month ago and found it very transformative. It is a vital work! I am #fangirling a bit 💙 💛

putmygamefaceon.bsky.social•15 days ago

Hi read the book and thought it was really good. Well actually listened to the book

skylinepro.bsky.social•114 days ago

Reading now. Well done. 🙏

jeppeolsen.bsky.social•108 days ago

and maybe also…what are your thoughts on the current american way, e.g. blatant, rude attempts to influence politics and elections in european countries, colonize Greenland, etc. It resembles the modus of autocrats, it is incredible damaging and rude or?

hunteress.bsky.social•164 days ago

📌

hwkize.bsky.social•67 days ago

Started reading this. Couldn’t be more timely. Thank you for writing it.

mtnsnark.bsky.social•165 days ago

Is it better for you if I order from penguin or it doesn’t matter where?

anneapplebaum.bsky.social•164 days ago

Anywhere you like!

kbowring2.bsky.social•20 days ago

During January and February I felt like I was in thick fog with everything that was happening. Your book cleared the fog and brought clarity—not comfort, but clarity. I recommend this book to everyone I talk to. I can’t thank you enough. (And it reawakened my interest in Poland!)

saucylibrarian.bsky.social•156 days ago

📌

taiwanda2baker.bsky.social•61 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/taiwanda2baker.bsky.social/post/3litsqmd6k22n

fauxmccoy.bsky.social•156 days ago

📌

tompennock.bsky.social•108 days ago

I read this book recently. You did a great job of shedding light on the shadows of power.

januszwielebny.bsky.social•151 days ago

🙏

januszwielebny.bsky.social•152 days ago

People don’t like to read paper books nowadays.
It’s a good title so there’s a chance more people you will reach with the information.
Thank you 🙏

sardonicsolicitor1.bsky.social•160 days ago

Brilliant account of one of the key themes of our times: the alarming rise of Autocracy, Inc. worldwide. An insightful and thoroughly recommended read!

glgnfz.bsky.social•47 days ago

Ordered.

ginafelicetti.bsky.social•57 days ago

An examination of the playbook for this election before the playbook was enacted. Eye opening no matter how much you have read on the topic.

jimcrownomore.bsky.social•149 days ago

We can't let it happen 🙏

eroom12.bsky.social•98 days ago

Everyone also must read your latest Atlantic article “The New Rasputin.” Absolutely brilliant!

sandnsea.bsky.social•50 days ago

I agree

raevenblanc.bsky.social•96 days ago

This is the book I am reading at the moment. Just finished Twilight of Democracy.

504spyboy.bsky.social•155 days ago

Oh my gosh - like a card catalog of Anne Applebaum essentials.

Pin this, people. We're going to need it to survive the next few years.

📌

sthildegard.bsky.social•164 days ago

Do you have hope for us, Anne?

pinko44.bsky.social•139 days ago

Read it. Everyone should. Democracy is worth fighting for. Not perfect but what is??? Trump in the WH again is scary

pinko44.bsky.social•139 days ago

Just finished Twilight of Democracy. I’m a left conservative and agree with everything you wrote. I guessed I’d find you here. 👏👏

ouisiem.bsky.social•166 days ago

📌

fayettefayette18.bsky.social•112 days ago

Terrifying and compelling.

sherrillw.bsky.social•152 days ago

Just bought Autocracy Inc. Half way through Red Famine now.

lbblaura.bsky.social•166 days ago

Reading it now. Very sobering.

connabln.bsky.social•81 days ago

Dear Ms. Applebaum, who is personally more threatened presently, a European (f.e. Polish/German) person, or a US-American, or a Canadian, or a Greenlander???

boga1.bsky.social•164 days ago

Thank you for the book. Read it, almost made me cry over the condition of the world and what we have done to the only earth we have .

leftcrosswind.bsky.social•148 days ago

Just ordered a copy. I hope it keeps near the top of the list.

midwesternmama.bsky.social•164 days ago

📌

mgaleti.bsky.social•166 days ago

📌

yarncourt.bsky.social•62 days ago

I am reading this right now, and it's absolutely brilliant. I've been obsessively reading about authoritarianism and fascism since Trump was re-elected. This book should absolutely be required reading for every American.

beallthere.bsky.social•164 days ago

Just started the book (after having enjoyed your others!) and it is incredibly timely. You statement that 'The enemy is us' is chilling - and the dismantling of democratic norms, an independent judiciary, and the rule of law is what I now fear for America.

mikey.friendsofdesoto.social.ap.brid.gy•81 days ago

@anneapplebaum.bsky.social Link seemed to be broken? So I thought I'd drop one in the replies. Really enjoyed your book, but I do wish it hadn't become required reading.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302/autocracy-inc-by-anne-applebaum/

nomiddled.bsky.social•90 days ago

Just picked this up today!

carljungfranz.bsky.social•72 days ago

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mbarrows.bsky.social•156 days ago

Read Twilight and now listening to Autocracy. Thank you Anne. Your books and podcasts are so very informative and have helped me try to understand what’s going on here and many other countries. Please keep publishing and talking’

rosiestiorraandmom.bsky.social•156 days ago

Thank you!

📌

clairskies.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you for your fine writing and commentaries on cable news. I’m always impressed with your insights and knowledge.

wabbler2025.bsky.social•115 days ago

The crazy is that they are going for the playbook joseph goebbels described in his speech 1928 about propaganda and his nature perfected on social media platforms today.
https://research.calvin.edu/german-propaganda-archive/goeb54.htm

rampanen.bsky.social•58 days ago

Whatever you do, spend next days on flattering trump on this fabulous deal he's made on rare earth minerals ;-)

mockingbird713.bsky.social•163 days ago

😏

tashawalter.bsky.social•57 days ago

Could you also suggest what to do?

mileslynd.bsky.social•52 days ago

Will this insane foreign policy we are currently embarked upon make it more likely that smaller nations will opt for a nuclear defense strategy rather than the expense of a large standing army?

robsm1951.bsky.social•132 days ago

So it seems we are entering a period of mass corruption by the billionaire bully club. They have clearly bought their way in. The question is How do we cut them down to size? Their tentacles seem everywhere.

democraticus.bsky.social•104 days ago

Thank you for this amazing and energizing book. Explaining how simultaneously the same fascistoid procedures are applied all over the world helped me to get closer to unterstanding how the autocratic method works. 🙏

rexmundi71.bsky.social•23 days ago

It's a great read. Thank you.

devanrnb.bsky.social•156 days ago

📌

beowolf5548.bsky.social•10 days ago

The Panama Papers!

dibuckman.bsky.social•30 days ago

Started listening to AiA podcast. For further insight into the psychological mechanisms underlying the distortion of truth and the acceptance of lies, suggest some reading in cognitive dissonance. Good start is “Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)” by Tavris and Aronson.

luchkov.bsky.social•158 days ago

Thank you for all that you have done!

markgracchus.bsky.social•136 days ago

We might casually note it, when Trump talks about 'a nationwide system of detention camps to hold illegal immigrants.' But it might be worth thinking more about what he intends. Once built, camps for illegal aliens, run by private companies, could easily be future prisons for political opponents.

dagrtnpwrflmrfixit.bsky.social•122 days ago

It would be an honor to wade with you through the shitformation that flows from the Liar in Chief and his minions.

sisysphussburner.bsky.social•143 days ago

Oh fine it's going on my wishlist.

charliealiceraya.bsky.social•100 days ago

We could spoil the inauguration day for Trump #spoilTin, using a playbook for change #pbfc and make the day unforgettable for Trump and his minions.

unbelievable96.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you for all your reposts today-all of the 4/5 sites‼️🙏🙏🙏

godmocks.bsky.social•58 days ago

Both as president and afterward, Donald Trump has sought to stoke anger and even violence against people he dislikes, including federal judges. https://a.co/54g1AHT

A book for our times from an author who is a national treasure.

xtrahope1515.bsky.social•147 days ago

I wish I could buy millions of your books for all the trump voters.

pmgreene.bsky.social•13 days ago

Reading Autocracy Inc now. It is amazing how corruption worldwide is all right in front of us! Amazing book evetyone (with a brain) should read.

jeddouglas81.bsky.social•56 days ago

This is Vance’s attempt to issue in a new world order, by pushing on Trump’s ego, temper, and pettiness.

philippajanejoy.bsky.social•62 days ago

As I listen to the book I am wondering whether at some point you will have to write a chapter on America, the latest confirmed member of the club. I earnestly hope not.

patrosa.bsky.social•24 days ago

Loved, loved, loved this book!! Thank you, Anne. All Americans should read this book.

caruddy.bsky.social•163 days ago

I think we all need to read this.

ninadippon.bsky.social•95 days ago

Thank you for the reminder. Just purchased on kindle for my flight tomorrow!

mary1-1946.bsky.social•157 days ago

I am following you. I began following the other site in 2016 when Hillary lost to Trump.

75renka.bsky.social•81 days ago

Yes Anne, you and others warned us of just what we're seeing. Too bad more people either didn't believe you or couldn't be bothered to listen. Thx for all you do ❤️

bstaples.bsky.social•61 days ago

Bravo

bluesky411.bsky.social•76 days ago

𝔦 𝔥𝔞𝔳𝔢 𝔯𝔢𝔞𝔡 𝔞𝔩𝔩 𝔱𝔥𝔯𝔢𝔢 𝔬𝔣 𝔶𝔬𝔲𝔯 𝔟𝔬𝔬𝔨𝔰 𝔱𝔥𝔞𝔫𝔨 𝔶𝔬𝔲 𝔣𝔬𝔯 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔦𝔫𝔡𝔢𝔭𝔱𝔥 𝔢𝔵𝔭𝔩𝔞𝔫𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔥𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔶 𝔬𝔣 𝔴𝔬𝔯𝔩𝔡 𝔴𝔞𝔯 𝔱𝔴𝔬 , 𝔥𝔦𝔱𝔩𝔢𝔯𝔰 𝔤𝔢𝔯𝔪𝔞𝔫𝔶 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔶𝔬𝔲𝔯 𝔱𝔴𝔬 𝔬𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯 𝔟𝔬𝔬𝔨𝔰 𝔞𝔰 𝔴𝔢𝔩𝔩 𝔤𝔲𝔩𝔞𝔤 𝔦𝔰 𝔦𝔫𝔠𝔯𝔢𝔡𝔦𝔟𝔩𝔢 𝔰𝔬 𝔦𝔰 𝔱𝔴𝔦𝔩𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱 . 𝔶𝔬𝔲 𝔥𝔞𝔳𝔢 𝔬𝔭𝔢𝔫𝔢𝔡 𝔪𝔶 𝔢𝔶𝔢𝔰 𝔧𝔲𝔰𝔱 𝔞 𝔩𝔬𝔱 𝔪𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔞𝔟𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔬𝔲𝔯 𝔴𝔬𝔯𝔩𝔡 𝔥𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔶 , 𝔱𝔥𝔞𝔫𝔨 𝔶𝔬𝔲 𝔨𝔦𝔫𝔡𝔩𝔶 𝔦 𝔲𝔫𝔡𝔢𝔯𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔫𝔬𝔴

drlyn.bsky.social•64 days ago

I’ve just read this book, finishing it just as the U.S. president gleefully capitulated to Putin. I am frozen.

jennasomers.bsky.social•62 days ago

Bought it. I also own Gulag and Twilight of Democracy. I love your work! Thank you for doing it.

kennettejb.bsky.social•158 days ago

I’m listening to your Atlantic podcast about Autocracy. I was holding on by a thread but now I am eyes wide open and terrified. How do ordinary citizens like me (69 year old active woman) face the years ahead and make a difference?

anneapplebaum.bsky.social•158 days ago

Join something! Work for a candidate!

ystradclud.bsky.social•163 days ago

I just started your red famine book so far really great read!

bowprow.bsky.social•61 days ago

Your analogy today comparing Trump’s desire to end support for Ukraine to the scenario of the US changing sides from helping the Allies win WW2 to helping Hitler just as Allies were winning, was spot on. Senators need to listen to what you have studied about appeasement. Thank you for speaking up!

bluewave1906.bsky.social•81 days ago

https://youtu.be/5RpPTRcz1no?si=pV5ACZ7mhYckkeAj

drew04.bsky.social•34 days ago

Their true genius lay in how they accounted for the human predilection toward sin and division by creating a strict separation of powers that, paradoxically, would serve to unify the country and guard it against would-be tyrants and demagogues.

rebound.liberalrepublic.org•149 days ago

@newestliberal.bsky.liberalrepublic.org

Maybe a book we can read

verne.bsky.liberalrepublic.org•149 days ago

Book club ❤️

elbonian.bsky.social•120 days ago

Oswald Spengler predicted over a century ago that, by roughly 2000, Western Civilization would be declining towards an Imperium of gradually increasing despotism. The autocracy is but one point on that time-line. Until politicians find they can just take the money.

alice-inwonderland.bsky.social•132 days ago

Highly recommend.

pellenbogen.bsky.social•130 days ago

You might want to familiarize yourself with this report from the Henry Jackson Society, "https://henryjacksonsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HJS-Questionable-Counting-%E2%80%93-Hamas-Report-web.pdf

pellenbogen.bsky.social•130 days ago

I'm a big fan, but I must take issue with how you characterized Israel's conduct of the Gaza war on the Bulwark podcast, “Israel has done both good by destroying Hezbollah and a huge amount of damage by the horrific and unnecessary deaths of thousands of people.”

taunpaul.bsky.social•137 days ago

Reading "Twighlght of Democracy" right now

bridgetmcgann.medsky.social•149 days ago

📌

shortpriest.bsky.social•160 days ago

Just bought it! Thanks Anne! Very credible reporting and analysis

rprobbins.bsky.social•132 days ago

Facts,

rickclark.bsky.social•125 days ago

Great book, Anne! I've told a lot of people about your book. I look forward to your next book.

1unrulysquirrel.bsky.social•125 days ago

All of her books are fabulous but I actually bought copies of this one to give out like Christmas Candy to everyone I know

rickclark.bsky.social•125 days ago

I understand. It is that important of a book.

rickclark.bsky.social•132 days ago

I’m so glad I discovered this book and have been sharing it with others. Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise. It matters.

rickclark.bsky.social•149 days ago

I purchased the book and audiobook versions of Autocracy, Inc. It’s an excellent thoughtful and alarming read that really drives home how much is at stake for this country to remain a democracy. I recommend this to anyone who cares learning about the corruption behind the curtain.

cheyennegrayowl.bsky.social•117 days ago

They could get their way if they have worshippers like Trump's.

sjurdur.bsky.social•60 days ago

Just finished reading this book. I very much appreciate it! I am meeting up with at few friends to chat about your book this week.

annedejavu.bsky.social•132 days ago

📌

brooklynkid53bskys.bsky.social•165 days ago

far as I know, these are the two most urgent tasks right now:
call your senators and get them to confirm judges to all open spots
help in PA and other states cure ballots (afaik, PA urgent !!)
also if in boston area
https://www.instagram.com/ffcof2020/p/...

jcc76.bsky.social•75 days ago

It’s a brilliant read

kristiprenn.bsky.social•151 days ago

Please demand a by hand recount of ballots Nationwide and a forensic audit all races, especially of GA, NC, PA, NV, MI, WI, AZ, FL MT, MO. All blue ballots with Trump Vance as only RED vote? Not possible! Pass it on to the President, Congress, Senate, State Governors, Voters!

bbm7.bsky.social•31 days ago

Your book, Autocracy, Inc., should be mandatory reading for everyone. We're on the cusp of the most powerful country in the world, heading full speed ahead toward joining the Board of Autocracy Inc.

dmcgo.bsky.social•81 days ago

Do you really think hawking your book is appropriate now? Any other advice as opposed to spending what could be our last dollars on your book?

dastroud.bsky.social•47 days ago

Great book, bye the way! 👏👏👏

jbmanitoba.bsky.social•81 days ago

Hi from Canada. I have and absolutely love your books Gulags and Red Famine.

whattheh.bsky.social•102 days ago

I'm reading this now and HIGHLY recommend.

itsberyl.bsky.social•58 days ago

I am in despair because of the terrible turn our country has taken under Trump.
I finished listening to your narration of Autocracy Inc. yesterday. If you were writing the epilogue today there would be even less room for optimism.
Please speak out as loudly as you can, as often as you can.

itsberyl.bsky.social•70 days ago

This is reveling book …if our blood pressure can take it

itsberyl.bsky.social•77 days ago

started reading Autocracy Inc this morning

itsberyl.bsky.social•77 days ago

started reading Autocracy Inc this morning.

manugenio.bsky.social•127 days ago

Reading It right now

rbwpb4.bsky.social•154 days ago

How to save posts on this app?

photocat24.bsky.social•133 days ago

A must read!

photocat24.bsky.social•133 days ago

I read it. A true eyeopener and filling in blanks. I learned a lot.

kelcan.bsky.social•138 days ago

Just purchased and can’t wait to start!

suzannesky.bsky.social•38 days ago

great book.

memphia.bsky.social•163 days ago

Autocracy, Inc. was delivered today, and it is the perfect book for the times we are in. So glad you are here on Bluesky.

mikedav4040.bsky.social•124 days ago

Hello my dear 💓

deepgreendesign.bsky.social•153 days ago

⚪️ Americans have been voting Republican for 60 years.

⚪️ Americans have been undermining democracy?

shigginski.bsky.social•44 days ago

Terrific work @anneapplebaum.bsky.social

karel.online•60 days ago

Also, someone should explain to Musk (and other Nazis) that they are using the wrong font when they cosplay.The German Nazis banned the Fraktur font to themselves, much like in this case, out of ignorance.Bormann mistook it for Schwabacher, which he thought was of a Jewish origin (which it was not).

eric471.bsky.social•60 days ago

He just has a face you want to punch.

shadowtraveller.bsky.social•52 days ago

bobbakay.bsky.social•132 days ago

📌

deruman.bsky.social•135 days ago

And our new president is a key player.

dreamanddissent.bsky.social•166 days ago

📌

scottusmagnus.bsky.social•159 days ago

Just moved so upset so many paid no intention to me for near decade as I told them to trad

strandolsen.bsky.social•80 days ago

Great book, thanks. You dedicated it to "the optimists", do you see much cause for optimism these days?

genexileartifacts.bsky.social•147 days ago

Ordering my copy today. Thanks!

bradklager.bsky.social•72 days ago

😮 The kooky plan to install a techno dictator to destroy the federal government while keeping Trump as a figurehead was actually published by Yarvin on his Substack 2 years ago. 🤯 😱
https://youtu.be/rRq14ZBYwus?si=lJrwE90JK4ien308

bradklager.bsky.social•9 days ago

https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/03/26/curtis-yarvin-musk-trump-anti-democracy/

dbkhatry.bsky.social•14 days ago

Did you cover injustice done to the 7th generation Bhutanese of Nepali origin who were driven out by the King and government of Bhutan in the 1990s? The plight of the displaced Nepali origin Bhutanese should be a case example in Autocracy Inc. Bhutan gets biased praise for its gross happiness index!

njsmith.bsky.social•166 days ago

I’m currently reading all of your books so this is very convenient. 🙏🏼

andyheppelle.bsky.social•34 days ago

Please watch and rewatch this movie, in the U.S. Archives from the @usarmy.bsky.social #DontBeASucker a reminder of how the Nazis conned their country into becoming the cause of mass murder and all the other horrors that Nazis unleash. The lessons are true for the USA🇺🇸 , in 2025 https://youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4

daniheartsdogs.bsky.social•76 days ago

What’s you best advice for what we need to do right now to stop the destruction? My concern is that the window is closing, and all the protests and calls are having zero effect on the GOP who hold the levers of power.

luckorcunning.bsky.social•47 days ago

https://luckorcunning.blogspot.com/2025/03/youre-not-gonna-have-country-anymore.html?m=1

mgajos.bsky.social•159 days ago

I did it

anneapplebaum.bsky.social•159 days ago

Dziękuję

mgajos.bsky.social•159 days ago

To ja dziękuję 😊 do czasu przeczytania książki nie zdawałem sobie sprawy, że ludzie potrzebują i chcą dezinformacji.

svenunglaube1984.bsky.social•62 days ago

Makeing OWN POLISH NUCLEAR ABM MISSILES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bdsa17.bsky.social•156 days ago

📌

lenneat.bsky.social•93 days ago

I just read your article from 2020. Brilliant. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/07/trumps-collaborators/612250/?gift=nAajLGSVY9caDPxHDMta3Yxmi_ucPh_E6NWz67OhBS4&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

richardbentall.bsky.social•164 days ago

Definitely will be on my reading list.

nelsonreynolds.bsky.social•79 days ago

Wow super cool 🆒 Anne

dawnmm08.bsky.social•88 days ago

Earlier I heard in my car you speak on MJ about the trump administration & how it is just more extreme than past administrations. Seriously Anne! Talk about sugar coating. It's cruel, self serving, corrupt. It's policies are not meant to make life better for Americans, it's to help themselves #Truth

jerrygoff.bsky.social•66 days ago

Today's summit in Riyadh reminds me of when the Czech government was encouraged to concede their border regions to Hitler in early 1939 in an attempt to avoid war.

I think I read about that in one of your very informative books.

I wish we could get Trump & his MAGA followers to read (period).

beyondblueinky.bsky.social•153 days ago

I’m reading this now. This should be required reading for high school civics but will probably be added to the band book list. Thank you for your dedication to democracy. I sure hope we get it together before it’s too late, if not already.

svenunglaube1984.bsky.social•62 days ago

Makeing OWN POLISH NUCLEAR ABM MISSILES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

svenunglaube1984.bsky.social•65 days ago

TRUTH or fake ?! MAGA ECTION 2024 ! Your Job at my Business and voting for trump !
https://www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-vote-suppression-won/

greenrock11.bsky.social•100 days ago

Highly recommended, can't stop listening.

librariansteve.bsky.social•165 days ago

📌

edfeddor.bsky.social•109 days ago

Do you believe that AOC should be the new face of the Democratic Party, someone who isn’t a boomer?

sweordbora.hausen.com•47 days ago

📌

indynet.bsky.social•40 days ago

It sounds good, but after long experience and independent research, I usually distrust the New York Times, and it goes farther and deeper than just Judith Miller and daily warmongering.
This sounds good though, and I'll give it a chance.

minutello1.bsky.social•144 days ago

It's on my Christmas list.

loudthorpe.bsky.social•58 days ago

Did you know Steinbeck predicted everything that is going on today? https://surftofind.com/steinbeck

onlytruthcansolve.bsky.social•49 days ago

No forgiving... or forgetting

zbigniewstanczak.bsky.social•33 days ago

https://youtu.be/SqXpPjU9cgY?si=JTPyX2INw_66pbTa

I thought it would be a good idea to listen to someone who has been researching Trump's relationship with Russia for years.

noovella.com•159 days ago

Great read.

msohadi.bsky.social•108 days ago

An amazing book. When the dots are all connected the picture that emerges is quite disheartening.

clawhammerdude.bsky.social•87 days ago

I’m looking forward to read it. Got it in danish. Scary stuff…

mkverson.bsky.social•132 days ago

📌

paedershowitz.bsky.social•154 days ago

Oh dear

https://bsky.app/profile/badempanada.com/post/3lbciyetmyc2p

henry-the-dox.bsky.social•162 days ago

Would like to see this in a graphic novel form

lostvagus.bsky.social•32 days ago

That's some very painful truth right there. 💔
💧Alone, we are only a single drop of water. Together #wearetheflood 🌊

Use @5calls.org to easily leave a message for your representatives and senators.

cognavia.bsky.social•71 days ago

oonaschoona.bsky.social•62 days ago

I'm reading Autocracy Inc. now. It is very clear and well written. Thank you so much Anne

ohioblues.bsky.social•77 days ago

Dear Ann, I’ve been listening to you since 2015 raising the alarm about this situation. It’s only deteriorated, but I find your voice on here very comforting because you’re such an intelligent, knowledgeable human being. Just wanted to say that.

oldgolfer.bsky.social•132 days ago

Ann , give us a hint. Is Trump in the team of dictators who want to run the world. I would guess yes. 🤬

nordicson59n.bsky.social•24 days ago

Great Book, thanks!
https://bsky.app/profile/repjuliejohnson.bsky.social/post/3llrlkylkxc2z

teacherlisi.bsky.social•80 days ago

I just finished watching your conversation with Tim Miller at the Bulwark. Very informative, thank you! As a European I especially appreciated your explanations regarding Europe. The conversation also reminded me that I wanted to buy your book. I just ordered it now.

dmm1957.bsky.social•139 days ago

Terrific! Congratulations!

equality-for-all.bsky.social•76 days ago

Must read! (very scary!!!)

jidge.bsky.social•156 days ago

📌

iwonkab.bsky.social•131 days ago

I am reading now, but I have to take breaks. My battered nerves can't cope... I wonder if the world will follow in the footsteps of Venezuela or Argentina or maybe our fate will be completely different.

jorwell.bsky.social•16 days ago

I just finished it and am so grateful for your work. It filled in so many blanks for me. Thank you Anne. 💚

I could imagine it having a much greater impact if it was turned into a tv series, like Narcos or ZeroZeroZero.

sjkenyon.bsky.social•165 days ago

I've just ordered three copies of Autocracy Inc. Going to spread it around the family. God help the world.

deedeegiese.bsky.social•132 days ago

Why aren’t you talking about the US Constitutional terrorism against women. Trump tried to kill the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment 28th Amendment of the US Constitution. https://BidenPublishTheERA.org it’s about the rights of over half the citizens!

subjectmatterme.bsky.social•132 days ago

Just bought Autocracy Inc for my parents xmas gift, they need some education.

tandy400.bsky.social•93 days ago

Your book was one of my handful of 5 star reads in 2024!
Heartbreakingly relevant and vital reading in these times.

coconutlizard.bsky.social•41 days ago

Go Anne A!!!!

jessej468.bsky.social•159 days ago

📌

libralaura.bsky.social•166 days ago

You are one of the best journalists out there Anne! Thank you.

zorbalives.bsky.social•106 days ago

Your book is so good!! Thank you for encapsulating the rise of autocracy in a way that was accessible and engaging. I thought reading it would leave me feeling overwhelmed or helpless. Instead, it empowered me to resist harder.

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