Weird I didn’t see the second half of your comment when I first replied. You’re absolutely right and I’m terrified. The social-political environment and economy that allowed the rise of the nazis in Germany have been happening in America for decades. There are so many parallels and then within 6 months in office a LOT of big stuff is happening really fast. Federal institutions completely gutted, harassment of the employees by their government, deportation of citizens, removing birthright citizenship, and now wanting a medical diagnosis for anyone who disagrees with them.

It is absolutely terrifying and I no longer feel safe sharing my opinion anywhere because I don’t know how dangerous it will be in the future.

It also silences their voices and discredits anything they say so opposition don’t gain more support as the GOP dismantle our democracy in front of our eyes.

Relationships will become more strained.

They are getting away with much bigger atrocities than this. People will absolutely be on board to suddenly have their trump-hating relative actually be mentally ill. Then you don’t have to listen to anything they say because they are just crazy.

Even announcing trump derangement syndrome in an official setting so it can be in the news cycle for as long as they want is going to have a powerful impact on the personal, individual level much wider than what he has done this term so far really. Now anyone who disagrees with trump is crazy. That’s just best case scenario.

I really miss that sense of dread the older episodes invoked. I can’t seem to find anything else like it, not even the best of new black mirror. I’ll take recommendations of any medium really. It’s one of my favorite genres? Vibes? Idk.

Dude before trump was there a “face of x party”? That sounds like populist crap.

In this case the article is all about multiple people who faced suicidal ideation. Who they themselves attribute to all this doge bs. It isn’t just job loss, or the fear and stress of it, but the job itself as well. The article covers multiple industries and sources. It is a fantastic article so I urge you to read it

Read the damn article

Perhaps you’re thinking of John Birch Society? You have me curious now

So I watched a video of it and as soon as the “police department” (as in not ICE) showed up and said to disperse cuz this is an unlawful protest, everyone stopped blocking the ICE vehicle. yt link - nypost - aprox 10 min no commentary

IDK How I’d react in this situation so I’m not critical of the human reactions here ,but wtf, unlawful protest!! What a weak threat! Is speaking out and fighting against fascist unlawful action happening RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU an unlawful protest? No. Would I be brave enough to face the bullshit consequences? Probably not, if I’m being honest with myself. But we need to recognize when the threats are also unlawful bullshit at least, right?

It appears you can learn something new today too https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bella_ciao

Thank you

Thank you! That is some spicy context

Oh I’m an uncultured swine. This meme has layers and I don’t understand any but that elon is in a negative light, would anyone be willing to enlighten me?

Eta: I did the cursory Google of the song and do understand it is a known anti-facscist rebellion anthem. So I suppose if there is more to it than that I’m fascinated to learn

We have forked off from the darkest timeline into its stupidest.

Dude… that war had a draft, that is in poor taste.

They blame it on women wanting careers and a life outside homemaking.

I’d argue it is the same price point as many fast food places.

Of course. But once upon a time the average American could still feel safe because so far the government of checks and balances more or less worked well enough that anything egregiously unconstitutional wouldn’t happen here. Alas here we are.

I mean, this is the first time I’ve ever truly worried about it being used in deja vu of the third Reich. Regardless of what your opinions were on government surveillance it was unlikely that the average person had any tangible consequences to fear. Now they do

Be sure to be mindful of the vampire energy, unplug anything you’re not using. Oh, and turn off your lights for an hour on earth day!