DeSantis threatens retaliation over Disney’s attempt to thwart state takeover – CNN After being humiliated by its outgoing board, the Florida governor has hit upon another idea to punish the company. Ron DeSantis has unveiled the latest act of retaliation against Disney for speaking out against his “don’t say gay” law: he’s threatening to build …
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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana How did General Pinochet, a Chilean dictator try to overturn the results of an election by inciting violence? How were his plans to cling to power by force and censorship blocked? What role did book bans, denying women their rights and …
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Authoritarians pose as persecuted individuals to justify their violence and crimes. Trump has built his appeal by casting himself and his supporters as political outsiders and persecuted figures. Trump linked his personal legal troubles to his supporters’ political frustrations, claiming: “We are being assaulted… by the FBI and DOJ. Two supporters had already procured “Defund …
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Strongmen claim to be saviors of the nation while robbing people of truth, treasure, and the protections of democracy. They promise law and order, then legitimize lawbreaking by financial, sexual, and other predators. They use masculinity as a symbol of strength and a political weapon. Taking what you want, and getting away with it, becomes …
