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Teri Kanefield
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Hi, Eff it.

Are you looking for studies about authoritarianism? See the next tweet
Here's one of my threads on the topic. I cite to various studies. terikanefield-blog.com/authoritarians…
Here's a reading list of the books and works I think best explain why we're in this mess. russia-investigation-summary.com/recommended-re…
Check out "authoritarianism in America" and the three studies at the bottom.
Finally, if you go to my blog and search for the category of authoritarianism, I've written quite a bit. terikanefield-blog.com/category/polit…
I'm not a psychologist. Just a lawyer doing research.
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There is actually a lot we can each do. If everyone does something small, it makes a difference. Timothy Snyder has a list somewhere. Off the top of my head: If you can afford it, subscribe to publications that do good investigative journalism. If you can't, show support . . .
. . . by retweeting and liking investigative journalist. They risk their lives to uncover truth. (The ones out there digging up evidence and breaking stories).
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1/ Another part of Patrick's question was whether Trump will do time. I also see people asking about whether members of Congress who have been shielding Trump have also committed crimes. There is even anticipation of mass indictments and arrests.
2/ Knowingly shielding someone who has committed crimes can itself be a crime, depending on the circumstances.

Parsing it out will require a lengthy thread, so let's assume for the sake of argument, that some of the shielding has been criminal.
3/ There are serious problem with bringing "all" the perpetrators to justice. Among other things it would (probably) not be wise.

Recall the concept of prosecutorial discretion. For a variety of reasons, not all crimes committed are brought to trial.
definitions.uslegal.com/p/prosecutoria…
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(thread) How do we get out of this mess?

Hi, Patrick. I think that, the end, the only real way to save liberal democracy is through public opinion and elections.

It’s easier to write about how we got into this mess than to chart pathways out. (A crystal ball would be helpful)
1/ By “this mess” I mean finding ourselves on the verge of a fascist takeover.

In the past I warned against impeachment because the process works like this: The House investigates. If the House finds evidence, it impeaches. Impeachment requires a simple majority . . .
2/ The Senate then holds a trial on whether to remove from office. 2/3 of the Senate is required for removal.

The process is analogous to an investigation leading to an indictment, followed by trial.

It's clear the McConnell-led Senate won't remove, regardless of the evidence.
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