Commune with Jeff Krasno Marianne Williamson on Democracy in Crisis
Aug 26, 2025
Marianne Williamson, an author and spiritual teacher who once ran for president, dives into the challenges facing American democracy. She passionately discusses the rise of authoritarianism and the need for unity and truth. Williamson emphasizes the moral imperative of active citizenship, warning against complacency in these turbulent times. Her visions for grassroots resistance and a compassionate future offer a hopeful perspective on the potential to reclaim democratic values in the face of growing political extremism.
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Militarizing Cities Signals Totalitarian Shift
- Marianne Williamson says the deployment of federal troops to D.C. is a military occupation and marks a shift toward totalitarianism.
- She warns bringing military force into cities crosses authoritarian lines and echoes historical totalitarian tactics.
Cultural Control Is Part Of A Broader Strategy
- Williamson connects current tactics to historic fascist playbooks and cultural control, citing museum interference and messaging.
- She names figures like Stephen Miller and Peter Thiel as architects of a larger white supremacist agenda.
Do Guerrilla Nonviolent Resistance Locally
- Support structural resistance like state-level actions (e.g., California's moves) to block federal overreach.
- Also act locally: call friends, run podcasts, attend town halls, and gum the works nonviolently every day.