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Yarvin saw the “red pill” as the realization that the Enlightenment ideals he came to associate with “the cathedral” and democracy are actually a poison leading to societal decadence and decline.
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It is clear that authoritarian fascists, in the United States and elsewhere, do not want education that promotes critical thinking.
As the American public continues to publicly stand up to the administration, Trump’s grip on power will eventually slip.
If Trump indeed tanks your 401(k) to make himself and his friends even richer, the opposition party should make that the centerpiece of their attack heading into next year’s election.
The burgeoning pro-democracy, anti-Trump movement known as 50501 expects to drive tens and possibly hundreds of thousands to protest in 1,000 cities and towns on Saturday.
Yarvin saw the “red pill” as the realization that the Enlightenment ideals he came to associate with “the cathedral” and democracy are actually a poison leading to societal decadence and decline.
It is clear that authoritarian fascists, in the United States and elsewhere, do not want education that promotes critical thinking.
As the American public continues to publicly stand up to the administration, Trump’s grip on power will eventually slip.
In many European countries, the far right holds or shares power. Democracy is in crisis.
If Trump indeed tanks your 401(k) to make himself and his friends even richer, the opposition party should make that the centerpiece of their attack heading into next year’s election.
The burgeoning pro-democracy, anti-Trump movement known as 50501 expects to drive tens and possibly hundreds of thousands to protest in 1,000 cities and towns on Saturday.
Posted 4 weeks 4 hours ago
In many European countries, the far right holds or shares power. Democracy is in crisis.
Posted 2 weeks 5 days ago
If Trump indeed tanks your 401(k) to make himself and his friends even richer, the opposition party should make that the centerpiece of their attack heading into next year’s election.
Posted 2 weeks 6 days ago
The only thing overshadowing the evil of the regime is its incompetence. And the people are only just beginning to realize the power we have.
Posted 4 weeks 6 hours ago
As the American public continues to publicly stand up to the administration, Trump’s grip on power will eventually slip.
Posted 18 hours 22 min ago
In many European countries, the far right holds or shares power. Democracy is in crisis.
If Trump indeed tanks your 401(k) to make himself and his friends even richer, the opposition party should make that the centerpiece of their attack heading into next year’s election.
