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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 8h

We actually count on it! However, that does not in any way undercut the message: do not fund their regime. Force the GOP back to the table to continue governance. Democrats have LABOR support to keep the shutdown extended until Trump can be removed from office. It just needs to be communicated.

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 10h

It is their opportunity to test the waters with the dehumanization of civilian prisoners by sending them to gitmo as "narco-terrorists", a term with no legal basis anywhere in the world. Of note, I was recently offered a contract to work on upgrading security systems on site @ gitmo.

DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 12h

It would be a great act of empathy if more countries allowed this.

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 23h

What's up Bluesky, this is the Department of State and we're here to post some Hatch Act violations

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 12h

a young boy in a yellow shirt is holding a cup of milk .

ALT: a young boy in a yellow shirt is holding a cup of milk .

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 12h

The message needs to be sent to the Democratic party clearly: they have LABOR support, e.g. general strike, at state/region+ levels, full backing to extend the shutdown until Republicans are voted out of office. Once that is clear, the GOP will crumble.

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 12h

I definitely would not recommend contacting the Republican Party for anything. No forgiveness needed.

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 13h

I disagree. The oath is part of a contractual agreement, both are severed at the time that the contract expires.

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Cid Gunston-Parks, PhD @dawque.bsky.social · 20h

An honorable man of service!!

Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · Apr 23

Al Gore didn’t hold back: The Trump admin is “attacking the heart of truth,” twisting facts like the Nazis did in the 1930s. From climate denial to rewriting the Ukraine war, it’s all about power—not reality.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 13h

I can assure you, as a former representative of the government, that there are plenty of government officials still holding faith in their charges, and discharging their duties as best as they can. Contacting them helps to uphold the foundation of the support network that people rely on to survive.

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 13h

To be clear. If you unite the labor that their brand of capitalism relies on, their will... Will crumble. Take notes. Document now, for the ICC later.

DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 13h

Tell your Republican colleagues that you will not fund their government until they agree to remove Donald Trump and his regime. You have our support.

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 13h

I love the energy and the message, but I really wish you would dedicate more energy to giving daily voice to the fight against a fascist regime murdering fishermen and masked gestapo beating civilians in our courthouses. Bring Republicans to the table, impeach trump, and end the regime.

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 13h

A surprisingly deep dive into the divisive, opportunistic nature of fascism and how it applies to the chaotic storm we see today. It is not hard to tie this to the global conservative movement feeding into that chaos, completely off the rails and unhindered.

Psychology of Fascism- 1941 and Now, and How To Fight It

“Freedom is not less endangered if attacked in the name of anti-fascism than in that of outright Fascism.”

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 14h

An interesting article that really highlights the particular behaviors and actions to look for when defining fascist behavior. Necessarily, we counter fascist behavior by reinforcing non-fascist behavior. Re-build connections and community. Institutions. Justice. Representation. Inclusivity. Peace.

How fascism works, and how to stop it: Dehumanizing people is the first and last step in a fascist society

In “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them,” Yale professor of philosophy Jason Stanley explains the mechanics, strategies and tactics within fascism. In America, labeling a group or a person as “fascist” is typically considered an overreaction. America is the strongest democracy in the world, and fascism could never happen here! Stanley explains otherwise.

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DiameterR² @diameterr2.bsky.social · 14h

Part 13: We know that conservative movements are a knee jerk reaction to changes in the status quo, and this is an expected reaction to the formation of BRICS. However, the fascist movements seem to be more efficiently dividing and isolating individuals from communities. This deserves more research.