Mastodawn

As I have stated in the past
(and I have been criticized as a 'fomenter' of violence... I am NOT)
#Dictatorial #Regimes can only be 'dethroned' violently
It is inevitable
because #dictators
use violence to stay in power
and to counter them
violence is necessary
(as btw is demonstrated now
in Iran)
The same goes for ALL dictatorial regimes
#Russia... and even the #USA.

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Mark 6d ago

Few understand this reality better than Igor #Pomerantsev, a veteran radio broadcaster, poet, and former #Soviet dissident

He has witnessed firsthand how #authoritarian #regimes attempt to control narratives and silence #dissent.

https://kyivindependent.com/a-cult-of-death-former-soviet-dissident-on-russia-and-authoritarianisms-global-rise/

#Trump #WarCrimes #Orwellian #dictator

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‘A cult of death’ — Former Soviet dissident on Russia and authoritarianism's global rise

In an authoritarian society, it’s free thinkers who are targeted by those in power. A book, a social media post, a private conversation — anything can be used against those who refuse to conform in a country ruled by intimidation, lies, and outright violence. This is why, in a world where authoritarianism appears to be on the rise, a free press is more important than ever. Few understand this reality better than Igor Pomerantsev, a veteran radio broadcaster, poet, and former Soviet dissident. H

The Kyiv Independent

General Strike Now Dec 29

Syrians' General Strike Against the Jolani Regime · Israel's Bid to Halt Hague Probe Fails · The Kurdistan Floating Base and the Sahand Destroyer Join ...

Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, was the scene of massive public demonstrations today in protest against the Zionist regime’s announcement of its position on recognizing the “Somaliland” region as an entity separate from the Republic of Somalia.#Massive #Protests #in #Mogadishu #Against #the #Zionist #Regimes #Move
Massive Protests in Mogadishu Against the Zionist Regime’s Move

Massive Protests in Mogadishu Against the Zionist Regime’s Move

defapress.ir

General Strike Now Dec 21

Syrians' General Strike Against the Jolani Regime · Father and Son with ISIS Flag and Legal Weapon; Sydney Shooting Story · We Stand with Lebanon and ...

The deputy chief of staff of the armed forces said: The Zionist regime is facing serious problems, and its threats are a sign of the regime's confusion and weakness.#Zionist #Regimes #Threats #Are #a #Sign #of #Its #Confusion
Zionist Regime's Threats Are a Sign of Its Confusion

Zionist Regime's Threats Are a Sign of Its Confusion

The deputy chief of staff of the armed forces said: The Zionist regime is facing serious problems, and its threats are a sign of the regime's confusion and weakness.

defapress.ir

Verfassungklage@troet.cafe Dec 12

Kritikerin des #Mullah- #Regimes: #Friedensnobelpreisträgerin #Mohammadi in #Iran festgenommen.

Der Tod eines iranischen Anwalts erschüttert Aktivisten in dem Land. Nun werden #Menschenrechtler festgenommen, darunter Narges Mohammadi.

https://taz.de/Kritikerin-des-Mullah-Regimes/!6137859/

Kritikerin des Mullah-Regimes: Friedensnobelpreisträgerin Mohammadi in Iran festgenommen

Der Tod eines iranischen Anwalts erschüttert Aktivisten in dem Land. Nun werden Menschenrechtler festgenommen, darunter Narges Mohammadi.

TAZ Verlags- und Vertriebs GmbH

JNSLCT Nov 22

#boycott now:
#ruSSia (close border),
#china (disentangle and separate completely)
#usa (disentangle and separate completely)
These are #fascist #kleptocrat #sectarian #regimes.

#EU must become a union of autonomous regions
(#UnitedRegionsOfEurope #URE), dissovle nation states,
have a common army, parliament and government
(for regulation, common infrastructure and defense).

#Ukraine regions too, currently occupied regions later.
Democratized ruSSian regions after paying reparations.

Mark Sep 19

For #comedians around the world, the laughs often end as #democracy fades

#Trump diminishing space for #FreeSpeech shows Trump’s America is moving towards #authoritarianism. Senator Bernie Sanders, speaking to MSNBC, said the country was on a path towards becoming more like #oppressive #regimes in #Russia and #Saudi Arabia. “This is just another step forward,” he said.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/19/for-comedians-around-the-world-the-laughs-often-end-as-democracy-fades

#DictatorTrump #USSA #ComradeKrasnov #ThoughtPolice #threats

For comedians around the world, the laughs often end as democracy fades

Silencing of Jimmy Kimmel sets US on course similar to that charted by authoritarian regimes from Egypt to India

The Guardian

RTL Nieuws Sep 9

𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘄𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝗶𝗸 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗱𝗲𝗻

https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/artikel/5527479/koblenko-waarschuwt-nederland-ik-weet-hoe-regimes-afglijden

#Koblenko #waarschuwt #regimes

Koblenko waarschuwt Nederland: ik weet hoe regimes afglijden

Victoria Koblenko heeft dinsdag een emotionele oproep gedaan aan de Haagse politiek om kunst, theaters, media en sport te koesteren. De actrice deed dit tijdens de presentatie van een actieplan van een aantal grote maatschappelijke organisaties aan de Tweede Kamer, om meer aandacht te besteden aan de zaken die Nederland verbinden in plaats van uit elkaar drijven. Het plan wordt gesteund door onder meer NOC*NSF, de KNVB, boekenkoepel CPNB, de Vereniging van Evenementenmakers, diverse vakbonden en media.

RTL Boulevard

Don Curren 🇨🇦🇺🇦Aug 31

“his assault on #researchers and their #institutions is so deep that historians and other experts see similarities to the playbook employed by #autocratic #regimes to curb science.” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/s... #Trump #science

Historians See Autocratic Play...

Historians See Autocratic Playbook in Trump’s Attacks on Science

Authoritarians have long feared and suppressed science as a rival for social influence. Experts see President Trump as borrowing some of their tactics.

The New York Times

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Tim Mak Aug 30

At The Counteroffensive, we are doing the opposite.

We are building a team in #Ukraine and Europe to put a face on societies that are victims of #authoritarian #regimes worldwide.