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"Declaring a fake emergency as an excuse to deploy the military to police civilians is ..." [View all]
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Ian Bassin
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Declaring a fake emergency as an excuse to deploy the military to police civilians is one of the most canonical examples of authoritarian takeovers.
Overseas, people see clearly what Trump is doing. Here in America most people — especially those with power or influence — are in denial.
August 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Declaring a fake emergency as an excuse to deploy the military to police civilians is one of the most canonical examples of authoritarian takeovers.
Overseas, people see clearly what Trump is doing. Here in America most people — especially those with power or influence — are in denial.
August 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Declaring a fake emergency as an excuse to deploy the military to police civilians is one of the most canonical examples of authoritarian takeovers.
— Ian Bassin (@ianbassin.bsky.social) 2025-08-17T01:37:33.498Z
Overseas, people see clearly what Trump is doing. Here in America most people — especially those with power or influence — are in denial.
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