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The Godfather’s Sycophants Turn Out in New Hampshire

The Godfather’s Sycophants Turn Out in New Hampshire

Posted by | Jan 24, 2024 | ,

Donald Trump is the godfather of American politics in 2024. I would align him with authoritarians such as Viktor Orbán of Hungary, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an of Turkey, and Vladimir Putin of Russia. He insists on complete loyalty. But he also dehumanizes others, even the people who support him. He embarrassed Ramaswamy and Scott last night before each was to speak. Scott professed his love for Trump in an unbelievable remark he made in front of the cameras: “I just love you.”

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How to Run Against Donald Trump

How to Run Against Donald Trump

Posted by | Jan 23, 2024 |

Two articles were written in the last two days leading to today’s New Hampshire primary election. I was impressed with each article and will share parts of each article below. They take on the issue of how Haley should have run against Trump in the New Hampshire primary.

Trump is an authoritarian who is following the same path as other autocratic leaders, from Mussolini to Putin. Haley must be willing to attest to the fact that Trump is an autocrat and racist, who has been charged in 4 indictments with 91 felonies, found guilty of business fraud in New York state, and found guilty of rape and sexual assault in a New York courtroom.

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The American Authoritarian Mindset: Understanding Our Nation’s Path to Oppression

The American Authoritarian Mindset: Understanding Our Nation’s Path to Oppression

Posted by | Jan 22, 2024 | ,

Authoritarianism is a mindset that is characterized by a strong belief in the power of authority and a tendency to support the status quo. This mindset is often seen in the United States, where it is deeply rooted in the nation’s history and culture. It is a mindset that has been used to justify oppressive policies and practices, and it has been linked to a range of social and political issues.

The post examines authoritarianism in the context of present political dilemma.

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Ceasefire

Ceasefire

Posted by | Jan 10, 2024 |

I’ve seen a man on Marietta Square holding a sign that asks for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. I stopped today to talk with him, and wrote this post to honor him.

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Safeguarding Democracy: Preventing Authoritarianism in the United States

Safeguarding Democracy: Preventing Authoritarianism in the United States

Posted by | Jan 6, 2024 | ,

In recent years, concerns about the rise of authoritarianism have become more prominent globally and within the United States. This post is a call to action so that you can engage in meaningful action.

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