Ruth Ben-Ghiat: Hegseth chosen because he is most likely to be a bridge between U.S. #military and violent militias, a fusion that commonly occurs in an authoritarian takeover. #authoritarianism #fascism #democracy https://contrarian.substack.com/p/jen-rubin-interviews-ruth-ben-ghiat
Pretty much. Interesting that he's following through on "some" of his campaign promises though, at least the ones to make things more dangerous. It's almost like he wants violence to ensue or something.
President Trump indiscriminately pardons 1500 January 6th insurrectionists, some violent.
What was that "aid or comfort" thing again?
@GottaLaff What we've learned is that oaths mean nothing. Absolutely nothing. And that, with the power to stop all of this, a Democratic POTUS will not, and will bend knee to attend a fascist's inauguration. Not pleased with any politicians at the moment. Especially the ones who took oaths. Especially the investigators who took oaths. Especially the military with their bullshit bluster. They all bent knee on inauguration day or it wouldn't have happened.
Be a kid in the wrong place at the wrong time? Guantanamo for years. Be a billionaire Nazi? Even the Pentagon is your moneymaking pal.
Disgusted in a way that lasts a very long time. The new law is money. Whoever has the most of it is the law. This is no longer a nation worthy of trust or respect in anything.
I don't even think disgusted begins to express how I feel about the ADL today.
We have crossed over to Shit-hole-istan. Beware the zombies. Stay safe.