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.”
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.
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.
Maine’s Secretary of State wrote: I am mindful that no secretary of state has ever deprived a presidential candidate of ballot access based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. I am also mindful, however, that no presidential candidate has ever before engaged in insurrection.”
Far-right Republicans are set to meet far-right Hungarian officials in Washington, D.C. This meeting comes amid shared support for Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, a far-right politician supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They aim to push for ending US military support to Ukraine. The assembly will highlight issues like Ukraine’s war and transatlantic cultural wars and will happen amidst disagreements over Ukraine’s future in Washington.
There is a lot to read about the downfall of the GOP. In this post, I want to refer you to two articles published this week in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Downfall in Georgia Although Georgia is not the center of the GOP's downfall, it is front and center in...
