I urge people to learn about fascism, because that is now the government of the United States and what much of the West is collapsing into. Scholars Timothy Snyder and Jason Stanley have both written excellent -- very readable -- books on fascism. Chris Hedges has also explored the issue of emerging fascism and totalitarianism in most of his books.
Jared Diamond's 2005 book "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed" can provide essential context to understanding the spiraling disorder and insanity unspooling daily around us.
Understanding fascism is important. At best it is sociopathy, At it's worst, psychopathology, which means it is not something to negotiate with, or try and reason with, or compromise, or find "common ground". If you oppose fascism, fascists want to -- and will -- kill you. It is evil and can only be held back through tough opposition.
The left has a long way to go in toughening up to the challenge we face, especially given how fast the fascists are moving. The first step is to take a deep, clear-eyed view of who -- and what -- the fascists are about. I provide some perspective and views in this post: "YOUR CHOICE IS SIMPLE: Resist Or Submit" ... "We are in a moment of crisis. Of perhaps terminal transition. People need to be on the streets, loudly and peacefully showing their opposition to the fascist wall encircling us." (https://mark192.substack.com/p/your-choice-is-simple-resist-or-submit)
I would urge people to buy physical books. Online or downloaded books will be censored and removed soon as we also see alternative online news sources censored, blocked or have their algorithms manipulated to reduce viewership. There's a reason fascists burn books. They know knowledge and truth are revolutionary.
If you don't know about Palantir study up on it -- QUICK! It is already watching and tracking you and Trump and Congress are funneling huge amounts of money into it to create a national/international Intel database available to Israeli intelligence.
Finally, this is a tough one, but -- again -- if you don't understand the enemy you can't effectively defend against it: Seventh Generation Warfare Arrives
Let's hope. Trump's admission that the "negotiations" with Iran were completely fraudulent should be a clear message to the rest of the world that the US is not to be trusted ... on anything. The rest of the world need to build new trade agreements and alliances with other countries to isolate the US and Israel for the toxic, treacherous pariahs they are.
Actually many of them are doing just that. And I think that's a good thing. I also believe that certain leaders are trying to keep things peaceful to prevent the horrors of what another world war would bring -- something the west seems to be itching for.
The thing about fascism is not so much that it's a recent development from the last couple of decades what's new is the internet which has made it easier for the plebs to share information - Fascism was already there.
Agree, this is all necessary for us to understand as this has been planned for along time . Our civilisation is collapsing , it is also being deliberately dismantled.
Thanks for the advice, I would especially buy books on health, herbal medicine, self sufficiency and food storage as these are getting harder to find.
There's nothing going on in Iran - Apart from defending their nation against aggression they just aspiring to be good little capitalist and sell their nations resources on their own terms and without constraints imposed on them by some unelected body pretending to have authority to rule the world and even threatens the ICC when they dare consider investigating them for crimes against humanity.
The real problem however is what's going on in Washington and Tel Aviv and why do the masses allow them to get away with what they're doing to us and the planet?
The problem appears to be that we're afraid to stand up the bullies.
Finn, do you think we're afraid or just don't know what to do? Because I don't know what to do besides the things I'm doing right now. I don't live in the USA or Israel either, so that makes it harder in a way.
What do you think of the idea of amplifying the steps in the Brookings Report that gives a detailed strategy which it has largely implemented? I think that could be fun and workable.
Afraid or not knowing - tyrants depend on fear that's their thing - then where have all the alpha males gone which are supposed to make a stand - like waiting for Godot.
Empire's survival depends on continuing the present system of governance and the economic system over which we have no say but which ultimately controls it.
Standing up to empire requires making sacrifices to lifestyles that most people are quite simply not willing to make as it risks losing everything they've worked so hard to attain - that's what I think people are afraid of the most - then there are those who still believe in the system.
The only thing these American and Israeli bullies understand is brute force; that’s why you and me and every other decent, compassionate person is totally powerless.
Well done Diana and thanks for this article on what we can do now. To be informed, prepared and responsive gives us agency and power. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG
It is clear that the genocidal Zionist state has become more aggressive with the advent of Trump 47. The genocide itself has become more blatant, cruel, and mean-spirited as well. Moreover, the US is now an authoritarian state, and today -- for the first time -- marines detained a US civilian. Is there really NO difference between what we had a year ago and what we have now?
I am not sure we can do ANYTHING about the atrocities and/or the latest horror show, but I am quite certain that NOTHING will be done until the Trump gang is out of power in House and Senate, and Trump himself has been removed from office. That lofty goal will not be accomplished easily -- or by standing rigidly on principles. One can reason with Democrats; one cannot reason with ReThuglicans: end of discussion.
I urge people to learn about fascism, because that is now the government of the United States and what much of the West is collapsing into. Scholars Timothy Snyder and Jason Stanley have both written excellent -- very readable -- books on fascism. Chris Hedges has also explored the issue of emerging fascism and totalitarianism in most of his books.
Jared Diamond's 2005 book "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed" can provide essential context to understanding the spiraling disorder and insanity unspooling daily around us.
Understanding fascism is important. At best it is sociopathy, At it's worst, psychopathology, which means it is not something to negotiate with, or try and reason with, or compromise, or find "common ground". If you oppose fascism, fascists want to -- and will -- kill you. It is evil and can only be held back through tough opposition.
The left has a long way to go in toughening up to the challenge we face, especially given how fast the fascists are moving. The first step is to take a deep, clear-eyed view of who -- and what -- the fascists are about. I provide some perspective and views in this post: "YOUR CHOICE IS SIMPLE: Resist Or Submit" ... "We are in a moment of crisis. Of perhaps terminal transition. People need to be on the streets, loudly and peacefully showing their opposition to the fascist wall encircling us." (https://mark192.substack.com/p/your-choice-is-simple-resist-or-submit)
I would urge people to buy physical books. Online or downloaded books will be censored and removed soon as we also see alternative online news sources censored, blocked or have their algorithms manipulated to reduce viewership. There's a reason fascists burn books. They know knowledge and truth are revolutionary.
If you don't know about Palantir study up on it -- QUICK! It is already watching and tracking you and Trump and Congress are funneling huge amounts of money into it to create a national/international Intel database available to Israeli intelligence.
Finally, this is a tough one, but -- again -- if you don't understand the enemy you can't effectively defend against it: Seventh Generation Warfare Arrives
https://www.malone.news/p/seventh-generation-warfare-arrives?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=583200&post_id=165186374&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=2iji4s&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
I agree that fascism is the direction the world -- at least the western world -- is taking right now, Mark. I have hope for the multipolar world.
Let's hope. Trump's admission that the "negotiations" with Iran were completely fraudulent should be a clear message to the rest of the world that the US is not to be trusted ... on anything. The rest of the world need to build new trade agreements and alliances with other countries to isolate the US and Israel for the toxic, treacherous pariahs they are.
Actually many of them are doing just that. And I think that's a good thing. I also believe that certain leaders are trying to keep things peaceful to prevent the horrors of what another world war would bring -- something the west seems to be itching for.
Pardon me but that's not a recent development.
No, it's not. But I've been noticing it developing for at least a couple of decades, and now it's quite developed.
The thing about fascism is not so much that it's a recent development from the last couple of decades what's new is the internet which has made it easier for the plebs to share information - Fascism was already there.
Agree, this is all necessary for us to understand as this has been planned for along time . Our civilisation is collapsing , it is also being deliberately dismantled.
Thanks for the advice, I would especially buy books on health, herbal medicine, self sufficiency and food storage as these are getting harder to find.
"...it is also being deliberately dismantled.."
Absolutely/
Wonderful article for these fear inducing moments . Being correctly and honestly informed is crucial..
Thanks, Heather. It's so important, isn't it? How can you have correct action without correct information? I don't think it can be done.
Where’s an alien invasion when we desperately need one?
Good question, Diane. Israel's gotten some killer storms recently -- not quite the same thing, but still...
Bring ‘em on!
And there are lots of bombs raining down on Israel. What will stop them? God, I want them to stop, and to get food and aid into those people in Gaza.
There's nothing going on in Iran - Apart from defending their nation against aggression they just aspiring to be good little capitalist and sell their nations resources on their own terms and without constraints imposed on them by some unelected body pretending to have authority to rule the world and even threatens the ICC when they dare consider investigating them for crimes against humanity.
The real problem however is what's going on in Washington and Tel Aviv and why do the masses allow them to get away with what they're doing to us and the planet?
The problem appears to be that we're afraid to stand up the bullies.
Finn, do you think we're afraid or just don't know what to do? Because I don't know what to do besides the things I'm doing right now. I don't live in the USA or Israel either, so that makes it harder in a way.
What do you think of the idea of amplifying the steps in the Brookings Report that gives a detailed strategy which it has largely implemented? I think that could be fun and workable.
Afraid or not knowing - tyrants depend on fear that's their thing - then where have all the alpha males gone which are supposed to make a stand - like waiting for Godot.
Empire's survival depends on continuing the present system of governance and the economic system over which we have no say but which ultimately controls it.
Standing up to empire requires making sacrifices to lifestyles that most people are quite simply not willing to make as it risks losing everything they've worked so hard to attain - that's what I think people are afraid of the most - then there are those who still believe in the system.
The only thing these American and Israeli bullies understand is brute force; that’s why you and me and every other decent, compassionate person is totally powerless.
100%
Well done Diana and thanks for this article on what we can do now. To be informed, prepared and responsive gives us agency and power. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG
really cogent and calm :)
It is clear that the genocidal Zionist state has become more aggressive with the advent of Trump 47. The genocide itself has become more blatant, cruel, and mean-spirited as well. Moreover, the US is now an authoritarian state, and today -- for the first time -- marines detained a US civilian. Is there really NO difference between what we had a year ago and what we have now?
FYI: "This group that helped Harris lose is finding out the hard way" is worth reading: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/6/7/2326363/-This-group-that-helped-Harris-lose-is-finding-out-the-hard-way?detail=emaildkre
I am not sure we can do ANYTHING about the atrocities and/or the latest horror show, but I am quite certain that NOTHING will be done until the Trump gang is out of power in House and Senate, and Trump himself has been removed from office. That lofty goal will not be accomplished easily -- or by standing rigidly on principles. One can reason with Democrats; one cannot reason with ReThuglicans: end of discussion.