Thread by @sunnshiiny

Remember when American far right promoted seniors sacrificing themselves so the economy could remain strong for their children and grandchildren?

In the UK, the cons have broadened that narrative to include parents of children in school.

https://twitter.com/appgcoronavirus/status/1357030659332730882

The woman in the embedded thread was told she had already lived long enough and she should sacrifice herself for her children’s mental health.

That’s insane. The use of consequentialist ethics to ensure working parents can continue to work is reprehensible & diabolical.

In the ongoing conversation in the thread, some reference is made to comorbidities.

As if health issues are relevant to the situation?! She should gladly sacrifice her life so that her children can be with their peers and receive an education. WTAF?!?

I’m gobsmacked!!! At the immorality of the pressure put on a parent to keep her children in school & that someone could be so callous and repugnant to suggest peers, education and children’s mental well-being is more important than their mom’s life and parental support.

I literally had to listen to this twice to double check I heard the inhumane depravity of the expectation put on this mother. Her voice cracking with emotion, she relates how her existence isn’t considered worthy of consideration.

This ideological belief system has got to be stopped. Vulture Capitalism, economic dominance and profits over human lives must be exterminated as a valid belief system. Conservatism has become a death cult chanting we all must die to save the economy and keep the wealthy happy.

Like the many people who reached out to this woman, I can’t believe this is being considered a valid value system and set of beliefs! Has the far right lost its collective mind?! I think so!

This ideology has been allowed a platform for too long. It must be removed, NOW!

This is cult ideology. Sacrifice your life for your children’s education? For the economy? For your nation?

Do people not realize where these ideas originate?

Fascism devalues the individual, who only exists to serve the national agenda.

We are in the midst of a fascist surge. No longer merely autocratic, this is fully fascist ideology.

When government institutions require the sacrifice of individuals for the glory, honour and advancement of the nation, it’s become overt fascism.

Open your eyes. Western democracies are being destroyed by far right politicians who claim conservative beliefs, but are actually offering fascist policies and expectations.

Do we need to wait for operating gas ovens before recognizing what’s going on?

Yes this is the UK. These types of expectations have been incrementally introduced during a deadly pandemic. A pandemic that’s been made worse by conservative governments allowing a virus to spread almost unchecked by implementing inadequate measures to keep it contained.

The far right has allowed this to happen. These policies have contributed to the mutations and several new variants. These new variants are worse than the original. And now the variants are combining and mutating again.

And the UK’s solution is allow yourself to die so kids can continue to receive an education for several hours per day and their parents can continue to work uninterrupted.

The only thing missing is Arbeit Macht Frei (work sets you free). I guess it’s implied?

When are people going to wake the fuck up!? I’m incredulous!

This is fascism. Presidents who incite insurrection are fascists. Leadership that requires individuals sacrifice themselves for the greatness of the nation are fascist.

This is so not normal. This is not democracy!

Let’s review the 14 signs of fascism.

There are several lists that define fascism. Because fascism isn’t a valid political philosophy, it’s a tool to assume power. It changes with every attempt. So if you’re waiting until it’s like German fascism, that day may never come.

Fascism is a set of practices that are used to manipulate the public to give a small power hungry minority absolute power through either votes or force. How those practices are used changes. The fact they are being used is an indication of fascism.

Fascism of the early 20th century has evolved into new-fascism. The goals are slightly different and most present themselves as a Democratic option.

They’ve figured out that calling themselves fascist doesn’t get voters. So they merged with other parties & coopted their brand.

Awareness of fascist tactics is essential to surviving a fascist uprising. Learn the signs of fascism. Learn to recognize when political parties are using fascist tactics.

Canada has been invaded by fascists that call themselves conservatives.

When governments begin rationalizing why you should sacrifice your life for the betterment of the nation, that’s fascism.

I really wish liberals would stop playing the role of Neville Chamberlain and start acting like cantankerous, crafty defenders like Winston Churchill.

This is from today.

Combined with “sacrifice your life for your nation’s economy,” stochastic terrorism has become the norm.

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