Nazis at CPAC is a frog-in-boiling-water moment for the right. The fact that Nazis openly attended CPAC is not just a small blip on the radar; it is a glaring indication of the direction in which the conservative movement is heading. Let’s not kid ourselves – Nazis have been hovering around CPAC for years. From banners declaring “WE ARE ALL DOMESTIC TERRORISTS” to white supremacists spreading hateful rhetoric, this is not a new phenomenon. So why the sudden shock and agony when they show up to mingle with mainstream conservatives?
The true alarm bell should have rung long ago. The Southern Strategy, decades of pandering to bigots and extremists, and the creation of a base primed for someone like Trump did not happen overnight.… Continue reading
it’s time for a shift in the media’s approach. Joe Biden’s warning about Donald Trump and the dangers he poses to the country should be taken seriously. The media’s obsession with giving Trump a platform and normalizing his behavior needs to end. Trump’s track record of embracing political violence and encouraging hate groups is a threat to the very foundation of democracy.
It’s disheartening to see the media fail in its duty to hold those in power accountable. Instead of focusing on the real threat that Trump poses to the country, the media often falls into the trap of false equivalency by comparing Biden to Trump.… Continue reading
It’s a chilling statement to hear a conservative TV host defend Christian nationalism with the argument, ‘If Hitler could use nationalism to do bad things, imagine what a good guy could do’. The mere mention of Hitler in any context elicits a sense of dread, invoking memories of unspeakable atrocities committed in the name of nationalism. The assertion that a ‘good guy’ could somehow leverage nationalism for positive ends is not only misguided but dangerously naive.
Hitler, much like many other dictators throughout history, believed he was the hero of his own narrative. Nobody perceives themselves as the villain; they always see themselves as righteous and just.… Continue reading
We must start urgently talking about the dangers of a second Trump presidency. It’s concerning that even after four years, Trump garnered around 80 million votes. This shows that there is a significant portion of the population that remains unfazed by his actions and rhetoric. It’s alarming to think that people were discussing pandemic conspiracies while lying in hospital beds, showcasing how mentally conditioned and delusional some individuals are. Trump, a former Democrat, has managed to act as a false prophet, and his followers metaphorically kneel before him.
Many of us have been talking about these dangers constantly, but unfortunately, a significant portion of the population either doesn’t care or refuses to listen.… Continue reading
Over 1 million people took to the streets in Germany recently to rally against the rising power of the far-right party, the AfD. This massive turnout is a powerful display of resistance against the dangerous ideologies and discriminatory agenda that the AfD represents. It is heartening to see so many Germans come together to defend their democratic values and stand against intolerance.
One of the key issues that sparked this protest is the AfD’s support for the idea of “re-migration.” This concept involves expelling non-Germans, or even Germans with immigrant backgrounds, whom the AfD deems as not assimilated enough. It is a clear violation of the fundamental rights enshrined in the German constitution.… Continue reading
To the many of us who have been paying attention none of these fascist tactics come as a surprise. President Trump’s words & actions over the summer months were horrifying. He has incited and supported violence several times.
- He shared a video that said “the only good Democrat is a dead Democrat.”[1]
- He tweeted a video of a Trump supporter yelling “White power.”[2]
- He tweeted that “when the looting starts the shooting starts.”[3] A saying that is historically tied to a racist Miami police chief from the 60’s.[4]
- Police in Washington, D.C. brutally dispersed an entirely peaceful crowd exercising their first amendment.
… Continue reading
he used to be a libertarian adjacent but as of recent seems to favor trump under the guise “Biden won’t fix anything, I want to see everything burn down and get rebuilt, at least trump will lead to that.” I’ve told him about climate change, SC seats, all the short term victories we really need for the long term. Didn’t seem too budged. It sucks. There are still many apathy voters who feel like nothing will get better, and I’ve felt that sentiment before but if we can do anything to slow down our collective car crash, I’m on board with doing that.… Continue reading
Are you telling me that there aren’t people out there like this? Because I personally know several.
I’m sure there are, but of the two, the people who dismiss any criticisms of Trump as “orANgE mAN bAD” are worse. In the words of Dave Chapelle, regardless of whether you like his policies or not, you have to agree he’s having a terrible go at it.
Of course. This is just making fun of the people that base their beliefs currently on what the president supports/opposes, even if that is a 180 from their beliefs a couple of years ago. There are obviously very legitimate reasons to opposed Trump (and I assume a few to support him as well) but a lot of people screech about everything he does just because he did it.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood