Politics We’re Experts in Fascism. We’re Leaving the U.S. | NYT Opinion

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[julius]

I think our media (esp Fox News, OAN etc) are complicit in this because either A: they don't think it will happen to them or B: they know it won't happen to them.

 

[crandc]

I think our media (esp Fox News, OAN etc) are complicit in this because either A: they don't think it will happen to them or B: they know it won't happen to them.

Or they want it to happen.

I understand points in video but most of us don't have privilege to pack up and leave.

 

[barfo]

True, although most of us wouldn't be as obvious of targets for punishment as they are.

But, "First they came for the anti-fascist academics, and I said nothing...". Sooner or later, everyone who isn't a cultist is a target.

I'm lucky enough to be an old straight white male with all the associated privileges, but somehow I don't feel all that safe.

barfo

 

[Phatguysrule]

Or they want it to happen.

I understand points in video but most of us don't have privilege to pack up and leave.

Seriously considering selling my house and leaving the country with my family.

As much as I love the idea of fixing this country I just don't know how...

 

[Everything Beagle]

Seriously considering selling my house and leaving the country with my family.

As much as I love the idea of fixing this country I just don't know how...

This country won’t be fixed. The 10-50 countries this country turns into?

 

[Phatguysrule]

This country won’t be fixed. The 10-50 countries this country turns into?

That's an interesting concept. Breaks my heart, but it would be better than everyone being held down by these bigots.

 

[Everything Beagle]

That's an interesting concept. Breaks my heart, but it would be better than everyone being held down by these bigots.

We are fundamentally several different societies with different cultural and economic values being stitched together by a set of laws that are not enough for some and too much for others.

 

[Chris Craig]

True, although most of us wouldn't be as obvious of targets for punishment as they are.

But, "First they came for the anti-fascist academics, and I said nothing...". Sooner or later, everyone who isn't a cultist is a target.

I'm lucky enough to be an old straight white male with all the associated privileges, but somehow I don't feel all that safe.

barfo

They will give you a chance to switch sides and swear feality.

I suppose you'll walk the plank instead.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Remember, we're country of 340 million. There is no way Canada or Mexico would take even 1% of us. #Irony

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Remember, we're country of 340 million. There is no way Canada or Mexico would take even 1% of us. #Irony

It's harder to go to Canada than people think.

 

[crandc]

I could go to Israel under their law of return and claim citizenship but that is from frying pan into fire. Not to mention my Hebrew vocabulary is about five words.