LevkaMar 5

#RWNJ #psychology #authoritarians #paranormal

"The politics of the paranormal: the relationship between paranormal beliefs and right-wing ideology

This study examined the relationship between paranormal beliefs and right-wing ideology in a German quota sample (N = 1,139). We also explored whether individual differences in intuitive versus analytical cognitive styles explain these relationships. Results indicated that higher scores on right-wing authoritarianism (RWA) and social dominance orientation (SDO), but not right-wing identity, were positively associated with paranormal beliefs. However, both right-wing ideology and intuitive versus analytical thinking independently contributed to paranormal belief endorsement. The results suggest that right-wing ideology plays an important role in understanding paranormal beliefs. While cognitive styles are also relevant, they do not explain the affinity of right-wing individuals for paranormal phenomena."

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224545.2026.2632337

We Must StrikeMar 5

"Support for abolishing #ICE has hit a new high in this week's Economist / YouGov #poll. Half (50%) of #Americans now somewhat or strongly support abolishing ICE. Only 39% oppose abolishing the agency."

We appreciate that our #American friends feel this way. Unfortunately, the problem with #authoritarians is that they don't really care how their subjects feel. Down tools, America!
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Support for abolishing ICE reaches 50% - https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54225-support-for-abolishing-ice-reaches-50-percent-february-27-march-2-2026-economist-yougov-poll

#uspol #abolishICE #trumpgestapo #generalstrike

Support for abolishing ICE reaches 50%

This marks the first time support has reached 50% in YouGov polling. Support for abolishing ICE has been steadily growing since January

Killer Rabbit 90Mar 2
Trump's Iran Attack Was Illegal, Former U.S. Military Officials Allege https://theintercept.com/2026/03/01/trump-iran-attack-war-powers-resolution-united-nations-charter-legal/ #uspoli #KangarooBoardofPeace #TrumpRegime #BoardOfPeace #HumanRightsAbuse #fascists #authoritarians
Trump’s Iran Attack Was Illegal, Former U.S. Military Officials Allege

“This is an introduction of U.S. forces into hostilities. It absolutely triggers the 48-hour notice requirement.”

The Intercept
Killer Rabbit 90Mar 2
Trump’s Orwellian Board of Peace Consists Entirely of Human Rights Abusers https://theintercept.com/2026/03/02/trump-board-peace-human-right-abuses/ #uspoli #KangarooBoardofPeace #TrumpRegime #BoardOfPeace #HumanRightsAbuse #fascists #authoritarians
Trump’s Orwellian Board of Peace Consists Entirely of Human Rights Abusers

An Intercept analysis finds that every single Board of Peace member state has been rebuked for human rights violations.

The Intercept
Show threadRamesh #NotGoingBackFeb 17

⬆️ @TinJar

>> go nuts with #walk #bike #bus #train #solar #wind #EV… No more getting bullied by #authoritarians - also improves #airquality and mitigates #climatechange

Anyone who understands the Indian psyche will immediately tell you this line of thinking does not work in #India.

India WAS already heavily into trains & buses, and it was a #micromobility haven with bikes, motorcycles, rickshaws, and other low energy vehicles, but that was deemed #ThirdWorld until highways and cars took over

TinJarFeb 17
Better plan for #India - instead of substituting #Russia #oil w/ #US (or another horrible #petrostate) - go nuts with #walk #bike #bus #train #solar #wind #EV #batteries No more getting bullied by #authoritarians - also improves #airquality and mitigates #climatechange
TinJarFeb 17
Better plan for #India - instead of substituting #Russia #oil w/ #US (or another horrible #petrostate) - go nuts with #walk #bike #bus #train #solar #wind #EV #batteries No more getting bullied by #authoritarians - also improves #airquality and mitigates #climatechange
TechdirtFeb 13

MAGA’s Always Bogus “Antitrust Movement” Comes To A Screeching Halt With Firing Of Gail Slater

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/02/13/magas-always-bogus-antitrust-movement-comes-to-a-screeching-halt-with-firing-of-gail-slater/

MAGA’s Always Bogus “Antitrust Movement” Comes To A Screeching Halt With Firing Of Gail Slater

The Trump administration has fired one of the few remaining members of the administration that had even a passing interest in antitrust enforcement. DOJ antitrust boss Gail Slater has been fired fr…

Techdirt
Richard R LeeFeb 12
#LeagueOfFascists - Calling all #Oligarchs & #Authoritarians.
#GriftersGonnaGrift.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/11/the-board-of-peace-most-democracies-wont-touch?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Why most democracies won’t touch Trump’s Board of Peace

Whether it’s the $1bn price tag or the US president’s outsized power, key allies are steering clear of the board

The Guardian
TechdirtFeb 10

Brendan Carr Launches Fake Investigation Of ABC’s ‘The View’ Because They Haven’t Adequately Coddled Trumpism

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/02/10/brendan-carr-launches-fake-investigation-of-abcs-the-view-because-they-havent-adequately-coddled-trumpism/

Brendan Carr Launches Fake Investigation Of ABC’s ‘The View’ Because They Haven’t Adequately Coddled Trumpism

FCC boss Brendan Carr is back with yet another fake “investigation” of media outlets he deems insufficiently deferential to radical (and increasingly unpopular) right wing ideology. Thi…

Techdirt