People who think the IRS won't come after them because of the DOGE cuts misunderstand the role of tax admin in authoritarian regimes. It's not only (or even mostly) about an efficient collection of revenue. It's a weapon against the opposition. This is not going to be affected by the cuts.

I am just gonna start asking Trump supporters which they are: white nationalist/Nazi, christian nationalist, pro-technocracy or just straight up fascist.

This guide to the far right is definite clip 'n' save material. Lots of insight into what's unfolding here and in Europe. So much is known; why were we so unready? From The UnPopulist open.substack.com/pub/theunpop...

Gov. Mills showed precisely the sort of integrity in the face of political pressure that the majority of the party currently lacks. More importantly, she did so extemporaneously and without hesitation from a purple state where this isn't a universally popular position.
www.maine.gov/governor/mil...

If you are at an event where someone on stage gives a Hitler salute and that person is not dragged off by security and kicked out, you are at a Nazi rally.

Three things that make the U.S. the envy of the world:

1) Professionalized military with strong norm of civilian control

2) Higher education and cutting-edge scientific research

3) Ability to welcome immigrants and attract the “best and the brightest”

All three are under threat.

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...

Hi! Trying to make this my new go to for social media scrolling. Haven’t interacted a lot yet. But have found the posts of others informative.