Like you, I have always wondered how Hitler/Nazi Party so completely took over the power in Germany and , just like you, I no longer wonder. I feel I am watching it unfold day by day.
I also feel like we are somehow in a lose/lose situation. If tRump “wins” we all lose, and if he loses, there will be violence. He is a cornered, rabid anim…
Like you, I have always wondered how Hitler/Nazi Party so completely took over the power in Germany and , just like you, I no longer wonder. I feel I am watching it unfold day by day.
I also feel like we are somehow in a lose/lose situation. If tRump “wins” we all lose, and if he loses, there will be violence. He is a cornered, rabid animal who sees only one path forward to avoid prosecution and possible incarceration/disgrace. We are living in very scary times.
I don't think we have to worry about him winning, nor about violence if he loses. None of his supporters are even showing up for this criminal trial. Trump *is* dangerous in that he can still cause great political and social evil, largely through his US and state congressional stooges, and some judges. We need to fund every US House and Senate toss-up race, across the nation. And the most crucial state level races. Go with ActBlue.
From Joyce’s Five Questions with Authoritarianism Expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat
(Not sure if this subscriber only post is behind a paywall; if it is I hope Joyce sends Professor Ben-Ghiat’s answers to everyone)
“This is the framework for Project 2025, a coalition of 100 organizations, united under the leadership of the far-right Heritage Foundation with the goal of “institutionalizing Trumpism.””
They are getting zealots in positions from school districts on up. Search for and listen to the podcast Southlake and then the podcast Grapevine.
Red state governors are already sending their Guard troops to Texas to participate in operation Lone Star. The Brookings Institution had a panel about this last week.
Quality exchange at 1:08:25- Lauren Voss, GW Law Prof and reservist: Gen Lengyel’s answer at 1:10:25 was excellent: Lafayette square company commander hypothetical; then Gen Lengyel’s conclusion: we need to rely on leaders who will do the right thing. Can we count on that?
Operation Lone Star disputes are making their way thru courts. The problem going forward is that these zealots do not care what the courts rule. The law of armed conflict that guides our military will be ignored.
What happens when Red State governors send their Army and Air Force Guard units to support Trump?
I agree that if he loses I don’t think there will be violence. This time the police and national guard have if warranted will be ready for them and those dopes are even smart enough to know they’re going to jail if they start rioting just like their J6 buddies who are all still in jail. Trump isn’t getting them out and if he loses, they know no one is coming to help them. They can grouse and moan and groan and call into talk radio, but the are not risking going to prison. They know he won’t lift a finger to help them. They’re not that stupid.
“ In coaching his followers towards a November 2024 insurrection, Trump is telling them (and us) that he doesn't really plan to win the election. As he did in 2016, as he did in 2020, he is telling us that the vote count does not decide the issue for him. He wants to get close enough in the tally to make some kind of a play. But the vote count will matter to the rest of us. If the election is not close, it will matter even to his followers.
“ The work to be done is to make sure that Trump doesn't come close. And part of that work is to explain to voters what Trump says and who Trump is. He's the bloodbath candidate. “
Like you, I have always wondered how Hitler/Nazi Party so completely took over the power in Germany and , just like you, I no longer wonder. I feel I am watching it unfold day by day.
I also feel like we are somehow in a lose/lose situation. If tRump “wins” we all lose, and if he loses, there will be violence. He is a cornered, rabid animal who sees only one path forward to avoid prosecution and possible incarceration/disgrace. We are living in very scary times.
I don't think we have to worry about him winning, nor about violence if he loses. None of his supporters are even showing up for this criminal trial. Trump *is* dangerous in that he can still cause great political and social evil, largely through his US and state congressional stooges, and some judges. We need to fund every US House and Senate toss-up race, across the nation. And the most crucial state level races. Go with ActBlue.
Dan,
This is way more than just Trump.
From Joyce’s Five Questions with Authoritarianism Expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat
(Not sure if this subscriber only post is behind a paywall; if it is I hope Joyce sends Professor Ben-Ghiat’s answers to everyone)
“This is the framework for Project 2025, a coalition of 100 organizations, united under the leadership of the far-right Heritage Foundation with the goal of “institutionalizing Trumpism.””
They are getting zealots in positions from school districts on up. Search for and listen to the podcast Southlake and then the podcast Grapevine.
Red state governors are already sending their Guard troops to Texas to participate in operation Lone Star. The Brookings Institution had a panel about this last week.
https://www.brookings.edu/events/domestic-deployment-of-the-national-guard/
Here’s the YouTube of the panel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/01Ai12DqJiI?si=LhT3L5RCQ1MfofUc
Quality exchange at 1:08:25- Lauren Voss, GW Law Prof and reservist: Gen Lengyel’s answer at 1:10:25 was excellent: Lafayette square company commander hypothetical; then Gen Lengyel’s conclusion: we need to rely on leaders who will do the right thing. Can we count on that?
Operation Lone Star disputes are making their way thru courts. The problem going forward is that these zealots do not care what the courts rule. The law of armed conflict that guides our military will be ignored.
What happens when Red State governors send their Army and Air Force Guard units to support Trump?
Professor Timothy Snyder gives us a preview:
https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-bloodbath-candidate?utm_campaign=post&triedRedirect=true
No one thought 1/6 would unfold the way it did. We won’t be fooled again!
I agree that if he loses I don’t think there will be violence. This time the police and national guard have if warranted will be ready for them and those dopes are even smart enough to know they’re going to jail if they start rioting just like their J6 buddies who are all still in jail. Trump isn’t getting them out and if he loses, they know no one is coming to help them. They can grouse and moan and groan and call into talk radio, but the are not risking going to prison. They know he won’t lift a finger to help them. They’re not that stupid.
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Cathy,
Professor Timothy Snyder gives us guidance:
https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-bloodbath-candidate?utm_campaign=post&triedRedirect=true
“ In coaching his followers towards a November 2024 insurrection, Trump is telling them (and us) that he doesn't really plan to win the election. As he did in 2016, as he did in 2020, he is telling us that the vote count does not decide the issue for him. He wants to get close enough in the tally to make some kind of a play. But the vote count will matter to the rest of us. If the election is not close, it will matter even to his followers.
“ The work to be done is to make sure that Trump doesn't come close. And part of that work is to explain to voters what Trump says and who Trump is. He's the bloodbath candidate. “