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    Immigration Agents Arrest Firefighters in Middle of Battling Wildfire

    Americans border agents out of control will lead to that rescue workers from Mexico and other countries will be less likely to help out during natural disasters in the US. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/08/mexico-firefighters-texas-flooding-search-rescue Just like it will be less...
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    The 10 Tactics of Fascism

    As mentioned in this thread are we social creatures that likes stories. So more social division, reduced trust and lack of visions for future like during the last decades open the door for fascists. So that is now needed is constructive storytelling to overcome biases, create empathy and...
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    The 10 Tactics of Fascism

    Neoliberalism started with the promise that it would “free people from government tyranny”. While it now ends with authoritarian far right leaders taking power with the backing of oligarchs. The promise was also a lie from the start with neoliberal economics and politicians supporting Pinochet...
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    The 10 Tactics of Fascism

    There are also stages before that, when for example minorities and those who oppose the regime are afraid to carry guns because it can be used as an excuse for arrest and even being shot. While armed citizens and groups loyal to the regime terrorize minorities and others who are labeled as...
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    The 10 Tactics of Fascism

    Even number 13 is already happening in the US. With those who assaulted cops not only pardoned but also welcomed to the White House. While a rioter urging fellow rioters to kill cops is now considered a "valuable member" of the Justice department...
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    The 10 Tactics of Fascism

    This is also an important part of Fascism, from the OP. "It is important to remember that fascist dictators are controlled and supported by wealthy business leaders who profit from oppressing a subdued and fearful working class. To the powerful, it is the same old game of maximizing power and...
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    Denmark summons US envoy after report of Americans carrying out influence operations in Greenland

    Of course Trump should get the Nobel price if you listen to the members of his Cabinet... That Republicans in the Senate was fully aware what incompetent and dangerous leader Trump was and still they allowed him to fill his Cabinet with incompetent sycophants. Because the Republican Senators...
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    Denmark summons US envoy after report of Americans carrying out influence operations in Greenland

    Trump likes authoritarian leaders, especially if they lines his pocket. https://apnews.com/article/trump-business-interests-family-middle-east-cryptocurrency-cbb7d2354304ce0308800819944cf3f8 https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/trump-organization-breaks-ground-15-billion-golf-club-vietnam-rcna208169
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    Denmark summons US envoy after report of Americans carrying out influence operations in Greenland

    While Canada and Denmark shows that disputes can be settled in a civilized maner. https://arcticportal.org/ap-library/news/3585-the-whisky-war-a-tale-of-peaceful-resolution-over-hans-island Canadians and Danes also now stand together in boycotting American products...
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    A Democratic Governor has to actually ask the media to report things (that are currently happening) truthfully and to not be scared

    Can't the National guard be deployed by the governor? So it's the case why are Republican governors deploying their National guard to Washington DC instead of their own cities?
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    A Democratic Governor has to actually ask the media to report things (that are currently happening) truthfully and to not be scared

    Criminals should of course be held accountable for their crimes. While at the same time the US have both much higher incarcering rate and crime rates than other developed countries. So it can also be about social programs, economic opportunities, reduced segregation and other ways to reduce...
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    Ignoring "red state" crime is just another Trump attempt at political "fear mongering".

    So Democratic local governments are willing to work with the federal government to reduce crime. That a bottom up approach can actually work. Also USA have both a much higher incarcerating rate and crime rate per capita than other developed countries. So it can be good to investe in social...
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    Ignoring "red state" crime is just another Trump attempt at political "fear mongering".

    Trump and Republicans like a top down approach there the federal government force the National guard upon Democratic cities. Instead of a bottom up approach there Republican governors deploy the National guard to Republican cities that ask for them. That a top down approach can both be less...
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    A Democratic Governor has to actually ask the media to report things (that are currently happening) truthfully and to not be scared

    Democrats are willing to implement policies that both reduce crime and create a greater quality of life and strengthen local communities. There Republican governors have had many years ordering National guards into cities and Republican run cities asking for the National guard. While this is...
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    trump threatened a governor demanding release of a felon

    Trump is angry that Colorado doesn't follow the new order that the rich can buy themselves out of prison. https://abcnews.go.com/US/trumps-flurry-pardons-include-campaign-contributors/story?id=122313284
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