From John Ganz in Nov 2024: “a list of things I thought the fascism theory of Trumpism predicted could happen”. Many have come to pass. The obstinance in recognizing what’s plainly happening here is upsetting — it wasn’t hard to see it coming.
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This is a list of things that have occurred in America in the last six months. When described plainly, it becomes clear that the US is an authoritarian country.
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As a close neighbour and observer, not surprised at all to see all the things roll out as described. What I am a bit surprised about is how easily it's been to do what's been done so far with only ineffective resistance, and they are just getting started.
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