Polish PM Donald Tusk, speaking on the prospect of a wider European war

‘War is no longer a concept from the past. It is real, and it started over two years ago. The most worrying thing at the moment is that literally any scenario is possible. We haven’t seen a situation like this since 1945. I know it sounds devastating, especially for the younger generation, but we have to get used to the fact that a new era has begun: the pre-war era. I’m not exaggerating; it’s becoming clearer every day.’ (CNN: Europe in ‘pre-war era,’ warns Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk, citing Russia’s threat. 3/29}

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Lee Greenwood, professional 9/11 profiteer and country music one-hit wonder, defends selling $60 Bibles with Trump

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(THE HILL - Lee Greenwood hits back at critics of ‘God Bless the USA’ Bible sales: ‘Trump haters’)

Words cannot adequately express the extent of the evil and heresy in this act. It serves as a prime example of the state of Christianity in #Murica: a shameful disgrace aimed at deception and destruction. One must continue to wonder, what depths will Trump not sink to? The same question applies to all of his acolytes in #Cult45. Truly, he and they never cease to amaze with their audacity. 

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#OTD 1976: A military coup in Argentina toppled the constitutional government of Isabel Perón

A monochrome portrait captures Argentine President Isabel Perón at a press conference before she was ousted by the nation’s military. Photo: Getty Images.

On this day in 1976, a military coup in Argentina toppled the constitutional government of Isabel Perón (pictured), heralding eight years of neo-fascist dread known as the ‘National Reorganization Process’. Strikingly, this regime bears notable resemblances to the ideologies espoused today by hard-right #Cult45 populists, Christian nationalists, and a decisive portion of average GOP voters in the United States, with Donald Trump as the centre of this neo-fascist movement. The Argentine junta did not revolve around a cult of personality, whilst our military in the United States rightfully withholdeth from intervening in domestic political matters, but therein may lie the end of the differences.

It is long-past concerning that the individual who led a botched coup attempt continues to evade consequences and is now poised to become his party’s nominee for president this autumn, with a plausible chance of success. While theirs may not be a military coup, #Cult45 hath akin many objectives to the junta that inflicted years of oppression and violence upon the people of Argentina. For further insight, one can search for ‘Project 2025’ to uncover parallels with the ‘National Reorganization Process’.

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MORE ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE THAT ANTI-SEMITISM AND CONSPIRACISM ARE GOING MAINSTREAM IN #MURICA

Assorted American Nazis at the Charlottesville rally of 2017. Photo: Chet Strange/Getty Images

If there was ever a disheartening indication to me that humanity is facing dark times, it was today's discovery that a former girlfriend of mine - once the epitome of sweetness and kindness, with whom I shared many years - now disseminates QAnon conspiracy theories and virulent anti-Semitic content on her Twitter (X) account. I had been aware since 2016 of her support for Trump. We parted ways in 2017, partly due to our political disparities (i.e., even the most rational of Trump supporters morph into big babies whenever their idol is criticised). However, I never could have imagined that this woman would eventually embrace such ancient, hateful beliefs as the blood libel.

Trumpism is an incremental mental disorder, one that typically starts off innocently enough for most, but ultimately consumes the hearts and minds of its followers, leading towards hateful ideologies such as Nazism. However, it's not just Trump supporters who exhibit concerning tendencies; it is all the leftists who are quick to blame Israel and our own government for the actions of Islamist extremists, true to their long-standing and petulant refusal of over twenty years to acknowledge the true threat posed by Islamist terrorists.Anti-Semitism is becoming increasingly prevalent across the political spectrum, and it achieves no positive outcomes or offers any solutions except more hate and violence.

Large segments of the American populace are increasingly turning against Israel, blaming the victims and siding with the oppressors (Hamas), while simultaneously Vladimir Putin's popularity among Americans soars along with anti-Ukrainian sentiment. What kind of monsters are Americans becoming? I find it increasingly difficult to recognize this nation and much of its populace, and genuinely feel as though I am trapped in a bizarre fever dream. Unfortunately, these dire circumstances will only worsen, particularly as the younger generations come of age, their brains addled by (among other things) video games and Tik Tok. The irreversible decline and eventual disintegration of the United States are inevitable now, as the election of 2016 opened the Gates of Hades. There is no saviour in sight to prevent our self-inflicted demise (if America is the new Babylon of prophecy, as I’ve long suspected, then the Bible tells us that God is not going to save it); nobody will be left to pick up the shattered pieces when the inevitable collapse occurs.

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THE GOP AND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND REFLECTION DOTH INFORM THAT THESE TWAIN DOTH OPERATE WITH AKIN MALEVOLENT ESSENCE

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THE GOP AND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND REFLECTION DOTH INFORM THAT THESE TWAIN DOTH OPERATE WITH AKIN MALEVOLENT ESSENCE

By Arthur Newhook

In 2016, I, along with a remnant of #NeverTrump folks, did sever ties from what was then 'Conservatism Inc.' (now ‘Trumpism Inc.’) for the selfsame reasons that later prompted my departure from AA. These are authoritarian cults that demand absolute conformity, yet few among their adherents - most of all, their leaders - genuinely embody the values they profess. For over four years now, I have dwelt in near-complete isolation, harbouring no inclination to reintegrate into any organization or group. Indeed, my need for solitude doth only wax stronger. All collectives are inherently flawed, either being led by charismatic charlatans from their inception or yielding unto corruption with the passage of time; attributes stemming from humanity's flawed nature.

The biggest lie in the universe has always been the notion that human beings are inherently ‘good’. Even during my tenure within the aforementioned cults, I still maintained, albeit to a lesser extent, the conviction that the inverse holds true. Do we not emerge from the womb as blank slates, devoid of inherent virtue? Were we innately ‘good’, the constructs of law, courts, and prisons would not be needed. Our existence is a perpetual quest to decipher the intricacies of navigating this bleak, unforgiving realm. Alas, most ultimately resign themselves to the belief that ignorance, debasement, and servitude are the sole avenues to survival. Thus, malicious and predatory cults find their fertile ground.

In the ultimate reckoning, it becomes apparent that well-nigh every institution crafted by humanity doth exploit the vulnerable state of human nature. The present-day GOP, led by its egregious and disastrous orange figurehead, stands out as a quintessential example of this manipulative mindset. Whilst I abstain from delving into the particulars of mine encounters with the aforementioned 12-step sect - the anguish inflicted by certain individuals therein remains too agonizing to recount - it bears resemblance to #Cult45 in essence: both are societies nurtured by tyrants and sadists, devoted to the oppression and annihilation of those already broken. I beseech the Almighty for forgiveness, for all of my numerous lapses in judgment, and above all, for my erstwhile involvement and misguided trust in these nefarious cults.

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A major public backlash against new technologies is brewing

‘We have arrived at the scary moment when our prevailing attitude to innovation has shifted from love to fear’. {Ted Gioia 3/19}

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POPULISM AND GRIEVANCE: THEOCRATIC FASCISM’S STRONGEST WEAPONS

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On a primal level, #Cult45 adherents are cognizant of the intentions of Trump and his associates: Namely, to establish an Fascist and theocratic regime, closely aligned with Putin's Russia. The rank-and-file enthusiastically supports such efforts and greatly desires conformity, silencing dissenting voices (‘own the libs.’) Unfortunately, those most vulnerable to the consequences of this political climate are often disengaged, preoccupied with distractions like video games and cell phones, and are 100% jaded and cynical (not without much justification to feel such way.) With pervasive violent rhetoric and the assertive nature of #Cult45, a significant number feel intimidated, unwilling to ‘resist’ regardless of the circumstances. Neither will they find the courage to stand up and resist. January 6, 2021, was all about a show of power - to put the fear of God into a nation and its people - and I believe the majority of Americans were sufficiently spooked by that event. #Cult45 operates as a formidable pressure group, a collective of intimidating figures led by a supreme bully. Their relentless efforts have worn us down considerably, and are showing no indication of relenting. Exactly the opposite.

Do we truly believe that all this amplified 'Boomer' rhetoric about everything being 'woke,' younger generations being soft and not wanting to work, the illegal aliens and the ‘Great Replacement’ theory, the panic about drag queens, the anti-intellectualism, etc. is all just a coincidence? Confirmation bias and time-tested, yes - the ‘get off my lawn’ type is as old as time immoral - but not a coincidence. All the 'back in my day' memes that saturate our feeds nonstop do so because the intended demographics eat that s**t up with a silver spoon. Donald Trump absolutely knows what his audience wants, and has since day one of his political career. Fox News and talk radio do not devote most of their broadcast days to populist bellyaching as the target audience is predisposed to such complaints by their elder nature. Elon Musk's influence is transforming X (formerly Twitter) into a breeding ground for extremist ideologies, driven not solely by his own Nazi inclinations but also by the widespread presence of millions - perhaps even billions - of populist-minded individuals worldwide, who are always characterized by racist, nationalistic, and religious biases. Said individuals are the biggest marks around, and the likes of Trump, Musk, and Putin are taking full advantage.

Do not misunderstand me, there are many hints of truth to all these populist laments about a country gone 'soft' and a culture that is rotten: For most Americans are too cowardly, and/or dumb, and/or complicit to defend themselves against those taking everything away from them, and therefore will only give our would-be overlords and their army of minions the added satisfaction of having correctly proved their point before they slice our throats. We only narrowly averted Fascism in 2020, and only under extraordinary circumstances; even then, many of those 81 million that elected President Biden had to be dragged kicking and screaming into doing so. Reminder: In 2020, Trump actually received around 12 million more votes than he did in his triumphant 2016 campaign. With President Biden successfully cast as the central villain in their twisted tale, #Cult45 and their leaders are licking their lips and smelling blood, more motivated than ever. The rest of us are too tired or apathetic to do anything about it. Am I wrong? 

Begin the fightback immediately, starting yesterday, as failure and tyranny are assured otherwise.

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