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Thank you Professor.
The MAGA-controlled GOP, who now talk about a "unified Reich". I think they draw from a toxic pool that precedes McCarthy.
“Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it.”
― Joseph Goebbels
George, I’ve become so tired of the phrase “no smoke without fire”. My Trumpist neighbors are fond of proclaiming “why are they investigating Biden if there’s nothing there?” The idea that 45 is just throwing his own actions (hidden or obvious) against the wall has not occurred to them. 45 (and his minions) are counting on the public not being able to keep up the fact checking of the lies so that some sneak through: “See, if it’s not true, why isn’t Biden offering the proof?”
Thank you Mary -it’s why my mantra has become any meaningful attempt at democracy requires an educated, informed, and engaged society.
We are drowning in gaslighting, lies, propaganda, and hypocrisy. The MAGA/GOP investigates “the weaponization of investigations” while doing exactly that!
George, it’s like a horde of mosquitoes or moles. We have to mentally fight the feeling of being overwhelmed and do our part to ensure that he isn’t our next president.
Recently, at a Global democracy conference in Bucharest, I had the honor to meet speakers from Tblisi, Georgia and Kyiv, Ukraine. Their commitment and courage in the face of great danger filled me with the inspiration to keep moving forward.
It’s also important to take extra good care of yourself during these times. As people have reminded us “Do your work, then step back” -give yourself a chance to rest, recover, and then do what you can to continue to patiently help people understand what is happening to the societal aspirations toward democracy, justice, and equality.