I think most of us have grossly under-estimated the threat we face in this country, assuming that far-right domestic terrorists are a small segment of mostly uneducated, angry white men. It is much larger than that, and far more dangerous…. Read More ›
Fascism
Why 40+% of Americans Will Vote for Trump & Why Increasing Numbers are Committed to Violence to Defend MAGA
Today we examine how Trump plays perfectly to an uncritical mass who pay little attention to issues, but respond to catchy phrases that reflect their rage & then, a final scary piece from the Guardian on the scale & readiness… Read More ›
God, Guns, Bats, and Patriotism: A Guest Blog from Portland & Horrific Quotes Suggesting What Is Coming
Today, we offer a glimpse of what lies ahead, beginning with a News In Brief from Heather Cox Richardson detailing how Trump is fomenting misinformation & violence & then from Portland, a view of right wing militia & what likely… Read More ›
Trump = Creeping Fascism, Buffoon, or Both?
Trump fires Comey who is overseeing at least 3 Trump-related investigations and Chris Matthews and others wonder: Is this creeping fascism? Or a buffoon? Is the GOP flailing or are we on the verge of something unthinkable? What is really… Read More ›