@tommy_pane @tfamerica3000 Quick Response #2:
By way of doing a better job of setting the framework of my POV on these matters.
I think @TimothyDSnyder has a clear handle on the times.
The book "How Democracies perish" is essential
@anneapplebaum has clear & personal experiences w these breakdowns of
By way of doing a better job of setting the framework of my POV on these matters.
I think @TimothyDSnyder has a clear handle on the times.
The book "How Democracies perish" is essential
@anneapplebaum has clear & personal experiences w these breakdowns of
@tommy_pane @tfamerica3000 @TimothyDSnyder @anneapplebaum 2/ democratic countries into authoritarian systems w (often incredibly ignorant and stupid) strong men taking over.
The pattern here is obvious and not to be dismissed out of hand.
This along w the very long discussion/debate starting from the enlightenment times concerning
The pattern here is obvious and not to be dismissed out of hand.
This along w the very long discussion/debate starting from the enlightenment times concerning
@tommy_pane @tfamerica3000 @TimothyDSnyder @anneapplebaum 3/ the meaning, as well as the balance of liberty/freedom what is government, what is citizen, what principles must be in the a' priori place in order to have a free society, while also having a society..
The complexities are many.
Largely conscribed by one's 1st principles.
The complexities are many.
Largely conscribed by one's 1st principles.
@tommy_pane @tfamerica3000 @TimothyDSnyder @anneapplebaum 4/ I think it is this level where the break/canyon is to be found. This gets into the hard history, and contradiction, that is America.
Some see A as aspirational, some see it as having already arrived and why are you messing with it. (MAGA)
I see this as the essential issue.
Some see A as aspirational, some see it as having already arrived and why are you messing with it. (MAGA)
I see this as the essential issue.
@tommy_pane @tfamerica3000 @TimothyDSnyder @anneapplebaum In this current breach, the historical antecedents & patterns are clear.
Lincoln dealt w them. We continue the struggle.
"We must disenthrall ourselves & so save the country"
A truer thing has not been said.
Nor a harder thing to do.
@threadreaderapp unroll
Lincoln dealt w them. We continue the struggle.
"We must disenthrall ourselves & so save the country"
A truer thing has not been said.
Nor a harder thing to do.
@threadreaderapp unroll
@tommy_pane @tfamerica3000 @TimothyDSnyder @anneapplebaum 5/ There are many people who are paying attention to the days troubles who are worth paying attention to.
(I think they are essential resources, not so much optional)
@HC_Richardson is one. There are others.
We need to understand the power of the confluence of forces in play.
(I think they are essential resources, not so much optional)
@HC_Richardson is one. There are others.
We need to understand the power of the confluence of forces in play.
@tommy_pane @tfamerica3000 @TimothyDSnyder @anneapplebaum 6/ “In America, the hallmark of budding fascism is populist street violence, rather than an elite philosophy of government.
The Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville had the hallmarks of such a populist movement.” — @HC_Richardson
The Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville had the hallmarks of such a populist movement.” — @HC_Richardson
@tommy_pane @tfamerica3000 @TimothyDSnyder @anneapplebaum 7/ This is the essential summary of the issue & problem:
The question "How Democracies perish?" is most salient. How indeed. It is why we have to understand the forces, examples & patterns of history.
And basic human nature.
Fascism/Authoritarians create, then use deep fear...
The question "How Democracies perish?" is most salient. How indeed. It is why we have to understand the forces, examples & patterns of history.
And basic human nature.
Fascism/Authoritarians create, then use deep fear...
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