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Diana Cobb's avatar

It’s one thing to claim I’m free to do whatever. But have we lost that “ we live in a democracy” end of how we think?

That old phrase” as long as it doesn’t hurt anybody “ well don’t we all have to behaviorally do a check of our own behavior?

I’m sure we all can name something.

What about smoking?

Or vaping? So one says” I always go outside so it doesn’t effect anyone else” what about thr role you set for those you love? What if you say like selling Natzi books?( I’m not hurting anyone by selling these, Dude I’m just trying to make a living/ thr same reading in anothers mind means something totally different.

Maybe we all need to look at our own adaptions just in case we’re being apathetic .

Donna A's avatar

I have no words.

Jefe the Jorrible's avatar

I want the closing quote to anchor the documentary about this period of history, please and thank you

Margaret's avatar

Very scary stuff. We can’t be rid of this administration fast enough

Ray Van Cleve's avatar

Like so many of Will’s pieces, I had no idea how this was going to unravel and this piece did not disappoint

ktb8402799's avatar

“ You don’t host a conference promising to fight for normal, and then bring in Nazis,”

He’s so close to getting it…

People who are actually normal don’t accidentally bring Nazis to their fight for normal people convention….

Old Chemist 11's avatar

"Men could compete 'in feats of strength and agility'.”

Don't forget "airing of grievances." Happy Festivus!

Tura Twining's avatar

The thing about MAGA , christian nationalists, the whole crew of losers, is that they are always looking to the past. They are incapable of creating anything new or forward thinking. It is all recycling and rebranding the past. That's why they will ultimately fail (thankfully!).

Old Chemist 11's avatar

A past that never existed. In the '50s Christians called Rock & Roll the music of the devil. Music that's quaint compared to the "redneck rock" today's "Christian" Nationalists now blast and call "Country."

Tim Hanner's avatar

This is some good good shit

Fat Peg's avatar

In an odd, even for DT, link to n@zism, the Wall Steet Journal reported that:

"Everyone in Trump’s Cabinet Is Eating Sauerkraut

JD Vance, RFK Jr. and other officials swear by a diet of grass-fed meat and fermented foods, even when the sulfurous odors cause friction at home" (headline copy/paste)

As students of odd history may remember, ad@lph himself was known for his uncontrollable flatulence caused by his diet of Meat & fermented food, like sauerkraut. The original blitz.

Link: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/fitness/trump-vance-lutnick-rfk-sauerkraut-diet-2f33bdf1?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4

Matt Jerr's avatar

This is why I’ve decided I’m not supportive of Platner. I don’t want to support low character guys just to meet my political objectives because it always leads to losing your soul. Mark Levin. Constitutional defender/Squealer.

Fat Peg's avatar

I understand that inclination, but I'd still support him because: 1) the personal attacks may be politically motivated 2) that tattoo was a Totenkopf skull which if you didn't know the detailed n@zi history, one might just assume it's a random skull/cross bones symbol ie poison, pirate, goth bike. He has said once he knew, it had it covered.

I'm willing to cut him some slack on that as I once purchased a 'surfer's cross' at the beach only to be told by my mom that it was a German Iron Cross and even though that 'cross pattée' form dates back to the Knights Templar, the WW2 association ruined it for most people.

Kirsten Pangelinan's avatar

A great organization to support is Christians Against Christian Nationalism (it’s through them I first heard Talarico speak). They work to strengthen the separation of church and state and are committed to ‘soul freedom’ meaning everyone should be free to believe whatever they want to believe.

JB Florida's avatar

Another amazing report from Will! I don't know how he does it. If you want to read more about how these "Christians" in Trump's administration/family/sycophant groups support despicable people, read the bombshell article about the Tate brothers in the latest issue of The New Yorker. JD, Don Jr, Richard Grenell, Tucker Carlson - and more.

nathen green's avatar

And these same people have the audacity to scream.... but...but... Planters vague tattoo... Talking about a person who has no known affiliation to any of these movements, and oh boy do they know how to make this tattoo as if this tattoo is the Democratic parties constitution, and here Hegsets priest attends a convention where they peddle overt nazi material and all is quiet!

This reporter deserves a pulitzer for his amazing reporting about the Maga right, that you dont see in the NYT and not in the Post, only here.

Fat Peg's avatar

I mentioned this in another post but re: that tattoo: it's a Totenkopf skull which if you didn't know very detailed n@zi history, you might just assume it's a random skull/cross bones symbol similar to that on poison and worn/displayed by, pirate, goths, biker and heavy metal bands. He has said once he knew, it had it covered.

Peter Brownlee's avatar

A lot of people are asking who would Jesus Christ (the well known Caucasian) brutalise, deport, or murder?

Weswolf's avatar

There is something funny about critters that walk and quack like ducks but don't realize they're ducks.