🌎 Discussion: The Spread of Fascism/Theocracy/Authoritarianism

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Bluesky

bsky.app

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Marine Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in 2027

Far-right leader found guilty of embezzlement of European funds and immediately barred from running for office

www.theguardian.com

 

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The Hungarian Model

Anne Applebaum: “Once widely perceived to be the wealthiest country in Central Europe (‘the happiest barrack in the socialist camp,’ as it was known during the Cold War), and later the Central European country that

politicalwire.com

 

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Far-right podcaster with ties to Trump orbit calls for 'final solution' — to deport Jews

A far-right conspiracy theorist podcaster and former bounty hunter with ties to several influential figures in President Donald Trump's orbit advocated for a "final solution" to deport all Jews from the United States in a recent episode — echoing Nazi language used in planning for the...

www.rawstory.com

 

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Why Autocrats Hate Their Capitals

Trump and Orbán both seem to view their governments’ seats as foreign.

www.thebulwark.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

South Korea’s Constitutional Court Removes Impeached President Yoon: Live Updates

Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended after declaring martial law in December, will be permanently removed, the Constitutional Court ruled. A new leader will be elected.

www.nytimes.com

 

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Apparently he never thought to buy the courts like Trump did.

 

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But I thought Trump was the "free speech" President.

 

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But I thought Trump was the "free speech" President.

Free speech protection only applies to Republicans nowadays.

 

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Sad days ahead. I'm not sure we're going to get out of this with Democracy intact.

 

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