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rbreich , to Random
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Why Trump Is Partnering With Christian Nationalists | Robert Reich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XsORP-VuRI&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

nemo ,

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The ultimate goal of conservatism is to roll back the public sphere and enforce capitalism at home and abroad. Christian nationalism supports this goal.

The pastor at my parents church, for example, said the Great Society caused all the problems in the black community. We need to get black people less dependent on the government and more dependent on the churches, he said.

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When I was a mere clerk for the 1st circuit appeals court, I wasn't allowed to have a political bumper sticker for fear of creating even the appearance of bias on the court.

How can Justice Alito be allowed to rule on Jan 6-related matters after flying a pro-insurrection flag?

nemo ,

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The rise of the Third Reich was enabled by hyper partisan right wing judges from the days of the monarchy who openly let right wing criminals off the hook while giving socialists the death penalty.

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So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post

The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Part of me is holding out hope that this will kill Twitter.

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Trump keeps telling the lie that he's being prosecuted "by Biden."

False.

Four different grand juries, made up of ordinary citizens, voted to indict him after reviewing substantial evidence that he had committed crimes. That's how the criminal justice system work

nemo ,

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He says that because that's how he thinks the justice system should work, just not against him.

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