Refuse Fascism Unprecedented: Sasha Abramsky & Thomas Zimmer on the Crisis We Face
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Feb 16, 2025 Sasha Abramsky, a journalist and author focusing on the far-right's influence in small-town America, warns about the dehumanization of vulnerable groups and the dire effects of social program cuts. Historian Thomas Zimmer discusses the recent constitutional crises under the Trump regime, exploring how authoritarianism and extremist factions have reshaped American democracy. Together, they emphasize the urgent need for collective action to counter these alarming trends and protect civil rights.
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Regime Change, Not Policy Change
- The current US political situation is qualitatively different from Trump's first term.
- This is not a policy transition, but a targeted regime change, potentially beyond a constitutional crisis.
Multiple MAGA Factions
- Resist latching onto single narratives, like a "Musk coup," to explain complex situations.
- The current crisis is fueled by multiple MAGA factions acting simultaneously.
Vought's Conspiracy Theory
- Russell Vought believes a "leftist revolution" has taken over the US government.
- He views federal workers as agents of this conspiracy and aims to purge them.