1/ When Trump was first elected, many thoughtful and knowledgeable people wrote about how to recognize (and stop) authoritarian regimes.
The Ford govt in Ontario, and Kenney govt in Alberta exhibit many of the signs associated with such regimes.
openglobalrights.org/how-to-identif…
2/ After Trump's election, Bill Moyers wrote about journalist Martin Mycielski's tips on recognizing and surviving authoritarian regimes. Many such guides were written around 2016, after Trump was elected.
How do Ford and Kenney fare on these lists?
billmoyers.com/story/increasi…
3/ "A 15-point guide to surviving authoritarianism"
1) They come to power in questionable ways
- violate Election rules, misrepresent themselves
2) They will divide and rule
- name-calling opposition leaders, #ABcurriculum - where they "other"
billmoyers.com/story/increasi…
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3) Control media, limit press freedoms
- defund/villainize CBC, AB "war room"
4) Create Chaos
- something always going on, feel like being attacked on all sides
albertapolitics.ca/2020/02/albert…
nationalpost.com/news/erin-otoo…
theguardian.com/world/2021/mar…
5/ Authoritarian regimes - Kenney, Ford?
5) Distort truth, deny facts, lie
- MLA travel during lockdown, #ABcurriculum sly changes
6) Fake scandals
- claim feds aren't sending vax, as feds send more than promised (~1 million in ON freezers)
cp24.com/news/calls-gro…
6/ Recognize authoritarian regime
7) Shocking laws (& acts) to provoke outrage
- takeover pension fund, remove wetland protections
8) Attack where hurts most
- fire educators, restrict access to abortion
(Canada values differ from this list)
7/ Recognize authoritarian regime
9) Take control of judiciary, remove checks & balances
- revoke election commission, stop LTC family visits even after residents vax'd
10) Limit freedom of assembly
(this does NOT refer to necessary limits for covid)
- new anti-protest laws
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11) Distort language, coin new terms
- name-calling PM, covid "circuit breaker" (fake lockdown)
12) Take over symbols & pervert them; alternative meanings
- Ontario "Proud" ("Gay Pride" into homophobia)
- "Secure our future" (white nationalist slogan)
adl.org/education/refe…
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13) Rewrite history, pervert education
- education cuts, #ABcurriculum, lies about travel
14) Alienate partners
- during global pandemic, instead of working w/feds, misrepresent vax supply - and blame feds for tasks in provincial jurisdiction
iheartradio.ca/100-3-the-bear…
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15) Damage electoral system
- Gerrymander: amalgamate cities, reduce seats city hall
- election violations, campaign violations, dark $$
So far, both Ford & Kenney have hit all 15 danger signs
11/ Peaceful protests overturn authoritarian regimes
Keep track of lies, fact-check everything, organize, work together, stay focused, protest
Pick some key issues - and don't back down
#ABcurriculum
#VaxInArms #LTC
cup.columbia.edu/book/why-civil…
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
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