If you want to understand why, even now, so many high-ranking Republicans are complicit in Donald Trump's attacks on American democracy, you *must* read this brilliant cover story by @anneapplebaum for @TheAtlantic.
theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…
theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…
What do people who collaborate with evil leaders tell themselves?
* We can use this moment to achieve great things.
* We can protect the country from the leader.
* The opposition is worse.
* I must remain close to power.
* I will benefit.
* LOL nothing matters.
Sound familiar?
* We can use this moment to achieve great things.
* We can protect the country from the leader.
* The opposition is worse.
* I must remain close to power.
* I will benefit.
* LOL nothing matters.
Sound familiar?
One more thing:
Anne draws on Stanley Hoffmann's work.
Stanley was a great scholar of collaboration and one of the best teachers I ever had. More importantly, he always had the bravery to stand up for his values, even as his mind started to fade.
RIP.
vox.com/polyarchy/2015…
Anne draws on Stanley Hoffmann's work.
Stanley was a great scholar of collaboration and one of the best teachers I ever had. More importantly, he always had the bravery to stand up for his values, even as his mind started to fade.
RIP.
vox.com/polyarchy/2015…
