Mastodawn

People have seemingly forgotten what happened the last time fascists became powerful, WW2

When people bring up World War II, they’re usually thinking about how extremist ideologies—especially fascism—rose to power in countries like Germany and Italy, leading to devastating consequences.In World War II, fascist regimes under leaders like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini: • Suppressed political opposition • Dismantled democratic institutions • Promoted ultranationalism and militarism • Used propaganda to reshape public perception • Targeted minorities, culminating in atrocities like t

Ian Kydd Miller

sslaia Jan 22

The more I hear about cruel, greed-based strongman politics terrorising the world today, the more I'm struck by the image of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey. I can't reconcile how people who support such politics still call themselves Christians. They are not, and thy should not claim that name.

#christian #strongmanpolitics #jesus #justice #humanright #socialresponsibility #loveyourneighbour

Kalvin Carefour Johnny May 3, 2025

Russia: Centralized in Practice

Officially a federation: Has "federal subjects" like republics and oblasts with their own constitutions.

But... power is very centralized: The Kremlin (central government) heavily controls most political and economic decisions.

Autonomy often symbolic: Regions have limited ability to go against central policies.

Strongman politics: Central authority overrides local decisions if needed.

Spirit of Federalism?
Weak in practice. Centralized control dominates despite federal structure.

#RussianFederalism #KremlinControl #Centralization #PutinPolitics #AuthoritarianRule #FederalFacade #PoliticalScience #ComparativePolitics #AutonomyMyth #PowerCentralization #RussiaUkraineWar #Geopolitics #ConstitutionalFarce #StateSovereignty #OligarchRule #Decentralization #PoliticalHypocrisy #StrongmanPolitics #RegimeTypes #EurasianPolitics