And another day of rising American fascism comes to a close. Remember, voting for a fascist makes you a fascist; and yes, voting for a Nazi makes you a Nazi.
“And there we have it: pure Fascism.” — Ruth Ben-Ghiat
“Voting for a Nazi makes you a Nazi.” — Mayo
“This Madison Square Garden rally is the most compelling case against Trump and MAGA ever made in one place and at one time.” — David Rothkopf
“Let's be clear. This fascist Madison Square Garden rally is not a bid to win the hearts and minds of undecided voters. It's to rile up potential political violence ahead of a looming election loss. Nothing more, nothing less.” — Mueller, She Wrote
The Genesis of Christian Nationalism. In recent years, the Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics. The belief that God has called on conservative Christians to rule over society has extended into all levels of government, from school boards to the White House. Many pundits call this movement Christian nationalism. But while it may seem like a phenomenon born out of our current political moment, it represents the culmination of various movements with roots that trace back decades. The more extreme elements didn’t just materialize a few years ago. They’ve been there from the start.
Speaker at Trump rally compares Puerto Rico to ‘island of garbage’. At another point, Hinchcliffe said Latinos “love making babies.” “They do. There’s no pulling out. They don’t do that. They come inside. Just like they did to our country,” he said.
Trump’s Extreme Rhetoric Is Echoing in Threats of Violence. National security and threat assessment experts told me after the January 6 insurrection that quashing the violent extremism unleashed by Trump requires a fundamental change in what political leaders treat as acceptable rhetoric. But through the years of Trump’s continuing grip on the Republican Party, that standard has trended in the wrong direction, with many Republican politicians excusing or even joining in on Trump’s tactics. With Election Day fast approaching, no Republican member of Congress or high-profile figure in the party is speaking out forcefully against Trump’s dark rhetoric. House Speaker Mike Johnson and others stick to misdirection or feigned ignorance, if they address the matter at all. As one threat assessment source told me: “Silence is its own form of participation.”
Elon Musk Wants to Deport People Living in the United States Illegally—Just Like He Once Did. Long before he became one of Donald Trump’s biggest donors and campaign surrogates, South African-born Elon Musk worked illegally in the United States as he launched his entrepreneurial career after ditching a graduate studies program in California, according to former business associates, court records and company documents obtained by the Washington Post.
Just About Everything Related to Climate Hinges on the Election Outcome. As you gear up to vote, here are 15 ways that Harris’ and Trump’s climate- and environment-related policies could affect your life—along with some information to help inform your vote.
Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports. Google is set to demonstrate the product code-named Project Jarvis as soon as December with the release of its next flagship Gemini large language model.
Scientists Revive Pig Brains an Hour After Death With Experimental Method. Scientists in China have pulled off a remarkable feat worthy of Victor Frankenstein: reviving pigs’ brains up to 50 minutes after a complete loss of blood circulation. The macabre accomplishment could someday lead to advances in keeping people’s brains intact and healthy for longer while resuscitating them.
Chronic pain is more common than diabetes or depression. Better treatments are emerging. People are developing new cases of chronic pain at higher rates than new diagnoses of diabetes, depression or high blood pressure.
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Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.
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