The most interesting part of this article to me was the point that the conservative authoritatarians don't seem to be for anything. They are just against things and in particular against certain sorts of people - the woke, the 'deep state' (whatever that is), enironmentalists, sexual minorities etc. The challenging thing for progressives is that we don't become the same - ie just 'anti-conservatives'. That's a constant temptation for people who follow things like this site and we should be wary of it.
As always, thank you for the incredibly informative reporting. I love that you stated that "citizens must forge broad coalitions to advance on these and other fronts" to eliminate these far-right threats to democracies. That is precisely what is happening globally, with voters rejecting the dangers of populism. Some might disagree with me, but President Biden's impassioned speeches last year telling Americans our Republic is teetering and others abroad may face similar possibilities has encouraged voters to reject fascism. Like we saw here at home in the November midterm elections. Though, the threat is far from over.
During my time as a staffer on Adam Frisch's campaign, where we lost to Boebert by 546 votes, I spoke directly to Republican voters concerned by the GOP's radical stance on the separation of state and church, calling the direction the party is taking the country theocratic.
Does anyone think religious leaders should play a prominent role in coming forward to "forge broad coalitions" against extremism? (I know this topic can go either way.) Such as educating their congregations on politics. Not too long ago, I had an interesting brief conversation with a Catholic Church Parish Staff member back in Long Island, NY, that I grew up going to, expressing my concerns. Let's say I walked away with much more hope.
How about this.....the DOJ does it job and arrest the insurrectionist hierarchy? Let a jury decide their fate. Spare the political posturing here. For God’s sake are we a nation of laws or not?
I've seen online people say that all federal employees are deep state. Until I retired, I was a worker bee civilian employee on a military base supporting depot repair of Air Force fighter jets. Just another cog in the military complex... the same military complex that the Republicans loved until recently.
It's hard to keep up with who the Right hates and vilifies on a day-to-day basis.
Brazil arrested 1500 insurrectionists and one of the coup plotters within 42 hours. Yet our DOJ has spent two years doing f*** all. Garland is worse than worthless, he is actively protecting the insurrection. Even the people that have been convicted are 99% getting off with a slap on the wrist. It's infuriating.
The most interesting part of this article to me was the point that the conservative authoritatarians don't seem to be for anything. They are just against things and in particular against certain sorts of people - the woke, the 'deep state' (whatever that is), enironmentalists, sexual minorities etc. The challenging thing for progressives is that we don't become the same - ie just 'anti-conservatives'. That's a constant temptation for people who follow things like this site and we should be wary of it.
As always, thank you for the incredibly informative reporting. I love that you stated that "citizens must forge broad coalitions to advance on these and other fronts" to eliminate these far-right threats to democracies. That is precisely what is happening globally, with voters rejecting the dangers of populism. Some might disagree with me, but President Biden's impassioned speeches last year telling Americans our Republic is teetering and others abroad may face similar possibilities has encouraged voters to reject fascism. Like we saw here at home in the November midterm elections. Though, the threat is far from over.
During my time as a staffer on Adam Frisch's campaign, where we lost to Boebert by 546 votes, I spoke directly to Republican voters concerned by the GOP's radical stance on the separation of state and church, calling the direction the party is taking the country theocratic.
Does anyone think religious leaders should play a prominent role in coming forward to "forge broad coalitions" against extremism? (I know this topic can go either way.) Such as educating their congregations on politics. Not too long ago, I had an interesting brief conversation with a Catholic Church Parish Staff member back in Long Island, NY, that I grew up going to, expressing my concerns. Let's say I walked away with much more hope.
Excellent essay. Thank you.
How about this.....the DOJ does it job and arrest the insurrectionist hierarchy? Let a jury decide their fate. Spare the political posturing here. For God’s sake are we a nation of laws or not?
I've seen online people say that all federal employees are deep state. Until I retired, I was a worker bee civilian employee on a military base supporting depot repair of Air Force fighter jets. Just another cog in the military complex... the same military complex that the Republicans loved until recently.
It's hard to keep up with who the Right hates and vilifies on a day-to-day basis.
Brazil arrested 1500 insurrectionists and one of the coup plotters within 42 hours. Yet our DOJ has spent two years doing f*** all. Garland is worse than worthless, he is actively protecting the insurrection. Even the people that have been convicted are 99% getting off with a slap on the wrist. It's infuriating.
In the first paragraph below the Patriot Takes tweet, *flaunted" should be"flouted." Just an observation from an old editor.