American Brownshirts

[smokingboot]

Two civilian deaths in just over two weeks? Inexcusable.

The word 'fascism' has been trivialised by over-use, but speaking of it as a genuine political phenomenon, General Franco, perhaps its only long term successful proponent in Europe, said that fascism changes from country to country. So assuming we each know our own homeland, the question rises; if fascism were to take power in our nation, what would it look like?

I am a big proponent of not judging people by their government. We were going to go to Texas this year, now it is not practical and if it was... I still wouldn't be going. I trust American people to be as warm, generous, big hearted, as I have always found them. But right now, accidents seem too possible. And the face of Kristi Noem, so hard and empty, makes me feel that if more 'accidents' happen, she'll just swear blind the dead were asking for it.

I would not take the risk. Were I a US citizen, damn straight I would be using my right to bear arms. After all, why was that put in place?

Wishing everyone liberty and safety XX

Comments

[mallorys_camera]

Yeah, I'm glad you & R canceled yr Texas plans. Nobody should be visiting the U.S. right now. It's a dangerous place.

[smokingboot]

There are practical reasons for the cancellation, but on a personal level I found those videos tragic and frightening. If anything happened to R I would lose my mind.

[k_sereinroom]

Yes, it's dangerous. And unpleasant, weird things happen in Texas. There are still many good people here.

[smokingboot]

There are still many good people here.

Absolutely. I've only travelled to the States a couple of times, west coast and New York, and both times the people were amazing. I don't think what we are seeing has anything to do with the average American. Texas seems so different again, it sounded interesting. But all these things can wait until gentler times.

[k_sereinroom]

Yes, the travel boycotts make sense. Texas is interesting. They seem to get hit with so many unusual weather incidents.

[smokingboot]

Do you know, I hadn't even thought of the weather! Maybe I should have done!