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“If a fascist is merely someone who opposes democracy, then let me be clear: I oppose democracy — and have always opposed democracy,” Jason Lee Van Dyke wrote.
That was a part of a lengthy response I received after I’d emailed the North Texas lawyer to ask a few questions
because on Nov. 11, he filed paperwork to become a Republican candidate for the open Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 seat in Wise County. 
I wrote about Van Dyke for The Barbed Wireback in August, breaking …

He’s an Unapologetic Fascist Who ‘Despises’ Democracy. He Still Wants You to Vote for Him.
He was once leader of the Proud Boys, has posted racist threats online, and sports a white nationalist tattoo.

In Canada, the CBC might be the kind of entity to help run / coordinate “public service social media” as described in this Tech Policy Press article https://www.techpolicy.press/public-service-social-media-as-a-democratic-safeguard/
With interop…

bipartisanship means throwing rocks at republicans AND democrats https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/democrats-ice-shooting-minnesota-funding-b2896967.html

Top Democrats decline to say if they would push to reign in ICE funding after Minnesota shooting
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounce the killing but offer no concrete pledges

"Demokratische Kultur entsteht durch Übung. Jedes Gespräch, das von aufmerksamem Zuhören und aufrichtigem Sprechen geprägt ist, ist ein kleiner Schritt hin zu einer menschlicheren, inklusiveren und effektiveren Demokratie."
Josef Merk
#SprechenUndZuhören
#DemokratieStärken

Bridging Political Divides Through Democratic Dialogue: The »Speaking & Listening« Approach in Germany — Democracy & Belonging Forum
It is important to oppose authoritarian populism with fact-checking and critique, but we believe it is also crucial to pursue a positive, alternative vision. For us, this vision is an embodiment of democratic values, best expressed by the narrative: “Even when I strongly disagree with your opinion,

How stupid is the D-party?
This stupid:
"Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Friday that Democrats would vote to end the government shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of expiring ACA tax credits, "
Even if it were to be agreed upon by the House it would be vetoed by el-cheato and there is zero chance of a veto override.
In other words the D-party is willing to give up its one lever in exchange for a worthless promise.

Democrats name their price on ending government shutdown
Democrats could vote to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of expiring Obamacare tax credits.

Drones, incursions, infanterie… « La Russie est beaucoup plus dangereuse en 2025 qu’en 2022 », alerte Michel Goya - Le Parisien
https://www.leparisien.fr/international/uk…

Drones, incursions, infanterie… « La Russie est beaucoup plus dangereuse en 2025 qu’en 2022 », alerte Michel Goya
Attention à ne pas sous-estimer la menace et la force de l’armée russe. L’ancien colonel Michel Goya met en garde : depuis le semi-ratage ukrainien en 2022, les troupes de Poutine se sont transformées.

Good.
https://zeteo.com/p/democrats-demand-their-pound-of-flesh

🥩 Democrats Demand Their Pound of Flesh
Peter Rothpletz on Dems finally learning to use their leverage, Marjorie Taylor Greene showering Nancy Pelosi with praise, OpenAI's latest crisis, and 'Sandwich Guy' prevailing in court.

Cowboys cheerleader flaunts dancer’s bod in 'Santa baby' sneak peek https://www.sportingnews.com/us/culture/fashion/news/cowboys-cheerleader-kennedy-hannan-flaunts-dancers-bod-santa-b…

As Trump’s excuses for GOP losses worsen
he calls for rigging the midterms in response
A Democratic operative explains why his schemes could still be a problem—and how Democrats should respond
https://newrepublic.com/article/202852…

Unraveling Trump Accidentally Blurts Out Secret Plan to Rig 2026
As Trump’s excuses for GOP losses worsen and he calls for rigging the midterms in response, a Democratic operative explains why his schemes could still be a problem—and how Democrats should respond.

Trump expects loyalty from those who benefit from him.
Days after issuing him a pardon,
Donald Trump criticized US House member
Henry Cuellar of Texas
for deciding to run for re-election as a Democrat.
Trump pardoned Cuellar and the congressman’s wife on Wednesday as they faced bribery charges.
They were alleged to have accepted thousands of dollars from Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank in exchange for advancing their interests.
Shortly after the pardo…