These are the minutes from an anti-reform society in 1792.
It is...astounding how little the fearmongering used by the Right to maintain their power and wealth changes over the centuries.
It is...astounding how little the fearmongering used by the Right to maintain their power and wealth changes over the centuries.
Worth noting, also, that the Association group here was inextricably tied to government and law enforcement, all of which planned attacks and undermining of the Left.
It’s the same story, from 18th century England to modern America.
It’s the same story, from 18th century England to modern America.
History shows us our current situation is a replay of observable, predictable trends.
In Europe, in Red Scare and Civil Rights America, in this current struggle, the wealthy and powerful and law enforcement work alongside radical Right Wing organizations to fight reform.
In Europe, in Red Scare and Civil Rights America, in this current struggle, the wealthy and powerful and law enforcement work alongside radical Right Wing organizations to fight reform.
In every instance, the state, law and enforcement, and the wealthy rely on, conspire with, and coordinate with Right Wing groups who then dole out violence and intimidation to beat back reformers.
It’s a cycle we’ve seen and are currently experiencing.
It’s a cycle we’ve seen and are currently experiencing.
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