…i was so fucking tired to write and to post it: …we can not just live in democracy from elections to elections, we have to SUSTAIN ITS PROGRESS, you can’t just SHAME PEOPLE TO VOTE, when you have TWO OPTIONS and neither of them you agreed to - it’s system failure
…it’s an utter absurd to think 340 Million people from all over the world can be represented by two parties
…TWO PARTY SYSTEM IS ONE STEP TO AUTOCRACY - FACT !
…consumerism, political ignorance and lack of proper education made this country a politically impaired people, citizens supposed to want to vote because they want to change what is wrong, and if they think it doesn’t matter what they’ll say they will not go to vote, how difficult to fucking get it ?!
Just pointing out for the record that in Australia it is compulsory to register to vote at the age of 18; compulsory to vote in Federal elections (90+% turnout, and it’s very popular); they make it as easy as possible to vote; we have preferential voting which allows small parties to emerge while not squandering your vote; and boundaries are set by a nonpartisan electoral commission, not partisan state governments. I know Americans might see all of this as “un-American” and alas they are right.
The shuttle disasters, in my opinion, resulted from cowardice in the face of organizational groupthink. It happens when people put their career, position, etc. ahead of standing up and doing the right thing.
Thank you for pointing out that the current regime is orchestrating a change from the normal basis for governmental actions, virtue and acting for the public good. The fact that this needs to be made clear to people is a priority, and the duty of the media. A thoughtful media is the estate that needs to be present to inform and educate the voting public. The power of vested interests and reciprocal benefits hampers that action, but there are voices that demand amplification by even the vested interests and reciprocal media. Some you mentioned, but others are not listed. Perhaps all living prior presidents can come together and point out this is not normal. They have served the constitution, country and its people. this regime serves as wrecking ball to the American Experiment, world order as well as the future of all our progeny. A perpetual demonstration such as has occurred in many other countries may be helpful if it could be kept in the public’s eye. DC would be a place for it, but may not be possible due to the circus the con man in chief may arrange, so Philadelphia may be safer. I thought we should all be silently demonstrating against what might happen after they assumed power in 2025 by wearing black arm bands of mourning. Now we should be wearing them to signify the murder of the American Experiment we are witnessing, and let all those wearing know that they are not alone.
“Hanging massive hundred-foot tall portraits of Angry Trump from Washington D.C. buildings isn’t normal. In fact, North Korea’s ‘Dear Leader’ level crazy.”
This one seems minor but the public indifference to it is disturbing. I cannot imagine any other president getting away with it.
More deviance is the MAGA oligarchs acquisition of virtually all of our news and social media. Musk’s X will obviously be central to their effort to establish a dictatorship yet many pro-democracy journalists continue to use the site.
Thank you for such a great analysis and wake-up call!! Unfortunately, with morbidly rich privateers like Musk and Bezos in the mix, the situation is bound to get worse.
I fully agree, however deviance is seen everywhere from the right to the left. The radical left in the democratic partie that also contributes to deviation at a morale and civilisational level.
"If America were a rocket, it would be flying towards a spectacular crash" --- that one line says it all. This wake-up call is much appreciated.
You are absolutely correct sir!
Thank you Terry, for this post, for your service and for your very important message. THIS IS NOT NORMAL!
…i was so fucking tired to write and to post it: …we can not just live in democracy from elections to elections, we have to SUSTAIN ITS PROGRESS, you can’t just SHAME PEOPLE TO VOTE, when you have TWO OPTIONS and neither of them you agreed to - it’s system failure
…it’s an utter absurd to think 340 Million people from all over the world can be represented by two parties
…TWO PARTY SYSTEM IS ONE STEP TO AUTOCRACY - FACT !
…consumerism, political ignorance and lack of proper education made this country a politically impaired people, citizens supposed to want to vote because they want to change what is wrong, and if they think it doesn’t matter what they’ll say they will not go to vote, how difficult to fucking get it ?!
https://www.vice.com/en/article/we-cant-save-democracy-just-by-voting/
Just pointing out for the record that in Australia it is compulsory to register to vote at the age of 18; compulsory to vote in Federal elections (90+% turnout, and it’s very popular); they make it as easy as possible to vote; we have preferential voting which allows small parties to emerge while not squandering your vote; and boundaries are set by a nonpartisan electoral commission, not partisan state governments. I know Americans might see all of this as “un-American” and alas they are right.
…yes 👍🏽
The shuttle disasters, in my opinion, resulted from cowardice in the face of organizational groupthink. It happens when people put their career, position, etc. ahead of standing up and doing the right thing.
Well done Terry
Fantastic article. The comparison is spot on.
Thank you for pointing out that the current regime is orchestrating a change from the normal basis for governmental actions, virtue and acting for the public good. The fact that this needs to be made clear to people is a priority, and the duty of the media. A thoughtful media is the estate that needs to be present to inform and educate the voting public. The power of vested interests and reciprocal benefits hampers that action, but there are voices that demand amplification by even the vested interests and reciprocal media. Some you mentioned, but others are not listed. Perhaps all living prior presidents can come together and point out this is not normal. They have served the constitution, country and its people. this regime serves as wrecking ball to the American Experiment, world order as well as the future of all our progeny. A perpetual demonstration such as has occurred in many other countries may be helpful if it could be kept in the public’s eye. DC would be a place for it, but may not be possible due to the circus the con man in chief may arrange, so Philadelphia may be safer. I thought we should all be silently demonstrating against what might happen after they assumed power in 2025 by wearing black arm bands of mourning. Now we should be wearing them to signify the murder of the American Experiment we are witnessing, and let all those wearing know that they are not alone.
“Hanging massive hundred-foot tall portraits of Angry Trump from Washington D.C. buildings isn’t normal. In fact, North Korea’s ‘Dear Leader’ level crazy.”
This one seems minor but the public indifference to it is disturbing. I cannot imagine any other president getting away with it.
More deviance is the MAGA oligarchs acquisition of virtually all of our news and social media. Musk’s X will obviously be central to their effort to establish a dictatorship yet many pro-democracy journalists continue to use the site.
Great piece.
…arrogance leads to ignorance which breeds stupidity and brought this country down
…250 years old toddler country just bumped its head really hard and been introduced to an ancient concept of totalitarian rule
…bone voyage america and buckle up
Thank you for such a great analysis and wake-up call!! Unfortunately, with morbidly rich privateers like Musk and Bezos in the mix, the situation is bound to get worse.
I only cross-post the best. Thanks for writing today's.
Thank you for such a well written explanation of the current destruction of our democracy.
I fully agree, however deviance is seen everywhere from the right to the left. The radical left in the democratic partie that also contributes to deviation at a morale and civilisational level.
Excellent warning of what is happening right now. Thank you