A lot of people acting like Trump is a uniquely American problem because of some integral flaw in the character of Americans. Folks sure aren't looking too close to their own right wings, which is how America got where it is now.
There is a general rise in stupid awful fascism around the world, and slagging off Americans as particular idiots isn't going to help you get ready to fight your own fascists. Especially when you realize they might be your neighbors or your kids.
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It's worthwhile to ask why so much of humanity is falling for this con right now. I suspect climate and a deep, even subconscious fear of there not being enough, of scrambling for survival against our neighbors.
Whatever is it, looking at America or Britain or even Russia and chalking up all the problems to the low character of the people isn't going to get you ready for this era of turmoil.
Look for solidarity, never give up on human rights, even for Americans.
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The billionaire-bootlicking-class have hallucinated an alternative history. One without solidarity. Now they want us to go "back" there.
> Our civilization would break down, leading to a return to dark ages, in which the elderly and infirm were often killed, because people could not support them, and often did not care about supporting them
Coda Story"All my fundees have blue eyes." Epstein and the tech world's dark ideology - Coda StoryThe Epstein files reveal beliefs about race, eugenics, and engineering humans that run to the heart of Silicon Valley.