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Rhiannon12866

(236,874 posts)
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 02:11 AM Jun 11

Fascism Expert PREDICTS Trump's DAY OF RECKONING - Meidas Touch



Ruth Ben-Ghiat is America’s foremost historian when it comes to studying the rise of autocracy and the loss of democracy. She and Ken Harbaugh discuss the role of oligarchs and corruption in fueling Donald Trump’s autocratic takeover.

She also weighs in on the need for pro-democracy forces to ensure that those using the government to commit crimes understand that accountability will one day come. Ruth refers to this as the reckoning – and it may be one of our most powerful deterrents in this moment of danger. - 06/11/2025.

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Cha

(312,165 posts)
1. I really love this part and am Hopeful!
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 03:52 AM
Jun 11
She also weighs in on the need for pro-democracy forces to ensure that those using the government to commit crimes understand that accountability will one day come. Ruth refers to this as the reckoning

Mahalo, Rhiannon!

Rhiannon12866

(236,874 posts)
2. Agreed! What I'm hanging on to is the smart and informed people are on the side of democracy!
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 03:54 AM
Jun 11

Cha

(312,165 posts)
3. Yes, WE Have the
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 04:15 AM
Jun 11

Big Brains Working for US & the USA's Democracy.

I like the way she puts that... ".. those using the government to commit crimes.. "

That's Exactly what they're doing .. all Kinds of Crimes! And, I Hope I live long enough to experience The Day of Reckoning... along with Everyone Else.

Rhiannon12866

(236,874 posts)
4. I was talking with my cousin tonight about what history will make of this bizarre epoch in our history
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 04:23 AM
Jun 11

And she said what I was thinking - if we have one. She's in Colorado and Lauren Boebert is now her representative and she's thinking of moving. And I sure can identify since I'm stuck with Stefanik - again! And we both live in "blue states!"

Cha

(312,165 posts)
5. Not Fair! I guess your Cousin's
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 04:39 AM
Jun 11

Rep used to be Ken Buck, then?

I'm from Colorado.. the Blue part Denver. I'm always interested in all things Colorado. Such a Cool name..

Colorado is a U.S. state named after the Colorado River, which was named for the reddish color of its water caused by sediment12345. The name traces its roots back to the Spanish language, reflecting the state's natural beauty and rich history1.

History lesson for the night.

Cha

(312,165 posts)
7. Yeah, thought I remembered that about
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 04:53 AM
Jun 11

ol Ken Buck... Good on him.. So many crawling zombie bots in Congress.. Scared to have Town Halls

Bet he's really glad he got out now.. even though he might have seen where this was going.

We did, too.. but living it in real time is much Worse.

Rhiannon12866

(236,874 posts)
8. I'm sure he got out due to TFG. Those traditional Republicans who remained behind are stuck doing his bidding.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 04:59 AM
Jun 11

I saw him on some show and I don't think he agreed with TFG... Does anyone, really??

usaf-vet

(7,565 posts)
9. Your rogue band of blind J6 followers have already spit on police officers, and your response is to PARDON THEM.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 12:05 PM
Jun 11
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