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michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · Jan 27

arstechnica.com/science/2016...

You need to read this article. There was a test in the 40s to determine the "personality type" of those that fall prey to authoritarianism. It still holds.

How World War II scientists invented a data-driven approach to fighting fascism

The F-scale personality test measured authoritarianism in US citizens.

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michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 14h

TIL that even when we were clearly digging ourselves out of the hole caused by the wealthy, fascism had enough popularity at home to draw a crowd. Even then, with evidence in front of them as to why liberalism works, the lure of fascism was strong.

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michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

Wondering if they would fire them with no replacement. Unless Sean Duffy is going to get his goofy ass up there.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

Haven't seen empty shelves, at least not more than usual (college town). But prices have gone up ridiculously for staples in my house. Feel pretty bougie grocery shopping these days.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

Glenn Boyce is a schmuck. He was paid to hire himself, failing a chancellor search he was leading. He deserves to get what's coming to him.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

I'd like to know the names of everyone there who is actually showing up for work. My tax dollars at least in the office. The rest of the fucks need an ass kicking.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

My money is ready.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

Get Reagan to say it. You're welcome.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

Revive him so he can go on a rampage throughout the White House. Let's see Bone Spurs take on a real president!

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

Forget debating him. Mind just kicking his stolen valor ass for all of us? My money is on you over eyeliner any day of the week.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

Say it to their face, Mike. See what happens to you.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 1d

But seriously, we're fucked.

a man is holding a wrestling championship belt in front of a crowd .

ALT: a man is holding a wrestling championship belt in front of a crowd .

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michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 2d

If they were to organize say, a walkout, imagine what that might do for their situation and the nation.

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michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 2d

Democratic Socialism or bust. Tired of this bullshit.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 2d

He needs to be protected by a real gang. You know...antifa?

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 2d

Very fun game!

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michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 2d

I'm glad I didn't understand a goddamn thing this man just said to the internet. Why do we suffer this jackass?

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 2d

Line your pockets as fast as possible for as long as possible. That's what sustainable means. And when it crumbles, onto the next grift.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 2d

Can't get MAGA to believe it, though, much less do anything about it. This is their big "fuck it at least there will be less brown people" last ride.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 3d

Congress still gets that even though they aren't currently working? Isn't that...welfare???

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 3d

Easy enough. Home Depot is a regular Trump donor. So fuck that.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 3d

Don't pull it. Fuck DJT.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 3d

Not the best spot to put your name, Liz.

michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 3d

Did he just refer to Prima Nocta? So we do have a king?

Seriously, every thing this man just said is icky.

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Hunt The Economist @hunttheeconomist.bsky.social · 3d

Every country has a powerful right wing that argue “if you tax the wealthy, they’ll leave”

We need to start calling their bluff.

We need to make it so the ultra wealthy either contribute enough to be a positive part of society, or be globally shunned and unable to extract further funds from us.

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michaelb1397 @michaelb1397.bsky.social · 3d

It's not even November. And the world fucking sucks. Knock it off, NPR.