Päivi PulkkinenJan 17, 2023

#alternativefacts
#twilightofdemocracy
Why is this happening?
Where is USA going?

https://www.alternet.org/kevin-mccarthy-standing-george-santos/

Kevin McCarthy standing by George Santos as scandals worsen

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday appeared to run defense for freshman Congressman George Santos (R-NY), the proven serial liar who is under multiple investigations.

Alternet.org
Mike Drop with Mike MadridJan 17, 2023

"None of these efforts are just happening organically. What happened in Brazil did not happen organically. January 6 did not happen organically." #MikeMadrid

In the latest episode of #MikeDrop, Mike referred to Anne Applebaum's recent article, What Rioters in Brazil Learned from Americans.

Mike previously recommended her book, #TwilightofDemocracy, in the spring of 2021.

Check them out!

#MikeDropEpisode32 #Brazil #Ukraine #Democracy #AnneApplebaum

@mikemadrid @anneapplebaum

#TheAtlantic link:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/01/brasilia-riot-bolsonaro-lula-trump/672677/ article by

Mike Drop episode link:

https://www.callin.com/episode/ep-32-the-speaker-santos-and-subpoena-power-OWCzpLIfmL

What the Rioters in Brazil Learned From Americans

Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters showed that antidemocratic revolutions can be contagious too.

The Atlantic