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[firestar464]

has she never heard of the constitution?

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Far Right and Nazis Mobilise on Madrid Streets
February 26, 2024

Introduction:

(Searchlight) A narrow victory for Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his allies has brought a coalition of conservatives, populists and open nazis onto Madrid’s streets. While these forces are too divided to form a credible opposition to Sánchez, the Spanish far right has greater momentum than at any time since the death of Franco. And Spanish nazis are again seeking to network with some of the most militant Hitler-worshippers in Europe.

Isabel Peralta, a 21-year-old history student, has been seen regularly at the violent demonstrations outside the headquarters of Sánchez’s party in Calle de Ferraz. Apologists for the conservatives and populists who claim to lead these demonstrations have tried to argue that Peralta was shouted down and banned from later demonstrations, but this is blatantly untrue.

Although it is true that the events included a wide range of political tendencies, the fact is that Peralta continued to be visible on the front line, together with other leading figures on the Spanish fascist and nazi scene. The Falangist anthem Cara al Sol and other songs and symbols of Spain’s anti-democratic past have been regular features at Calle Ferraz.

Football hooligan gangs and skinheads have also played a prominent role in the street violence, and police have often had to use tear gas to disperse the crowds. Peralta and her allies, who include nazi veterans active since the 1960s, hope to channel the more intelligent elements of these mobs into a new, cadre-based organisation called Sección de Asalto (Assault Section), whose objectives are obvious from its name and its initials, SA.

This blatant nazi symbolism is unsurprising. Peralta has never disguised her commitment to national socialism, which led to her being excluded from Germany. She has continued to maintain links with one of Germany’s most militant neo-nazi parties, Dritte Weg, whose leader Matthias Fischer visited Madrid for the November 20th anniversary of the death of Falangist leader José Antonio Primo de Rivera.

Read more here: https://www.searchlightmagazine.com/20 ... -streets/

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[Time_Traveller]

People in America, be afraid, be very afraid. Let's see how many non-religious citizens go with this loony bin nutjobs. America will become a Theocracy similar to Afghanistan, Islamic State or Saudi Arabia for 4 years, unless they vote the tangerine in again beyond 2028.

[firestar464]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/repub ... r-BB1jguZb

So a teacher could go to jail because they told a female student that it was fine that they wanted short hair? Or because they joked that the hippie hairstyle would look great on a male student? Jesus

[firestar464]

Bing's thoughts on this:

The proposed **Missouri bill**, which aims to criminalize teachers supporting transgender students, has raised concerns about its potential violation of federal laws and constitutional rights. While I am not a lawyer, I can highlight some areas that critics argue might be impacted:

1. **Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972**: Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities receiving federal funding. Critics argue that the bill could violate Title IX by targeting transgender students and limiting their access to supportive resources.

2. **Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment**: The Equal Protection Clause ensures that all individuals are treated equally under the law. Critics contend that singling out transgender students and penalizing teachers who support them could violate this constitutional guarantee.

3. **First Amendment Rights**: The bill's provisions may infringe on teachers' First Amendment rights to free speech and expression. Teachers advocating for transgender students' well-being could argue that their speech is protected.

4. **Parental Rights and Privacy**: The bill's interference with parent-child relationships could raise constitutional questions. Critics argue that parents have the right to make decisions about their child's education and well-being, including matters related to gender identity.

(firestar464 comment:) so this bill would still apply even if the parents supported the transition. so much for "parents' rights"

5. **Supreme Court Precedent**: Legal challenges to the bill might invoke relevant Supreme Court decisions related to LGBTQ+ rights, privacy, and equal protection.

It's essential to consult legal experts and analyze the bill's language thoroughly to determine its potential violations accurately. Keep in mind that this is a complex legal issue, and interpretations may vary. For precise legal advice, consult an attorney or constitutional scholar.

[firestar464]

https://www.rawstory.com/anthony-hudson-michigan/

MAGA candidate says only English speakers should be allowed to vote

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https://www.rawstory.com/anthony-hudson-michigan/

MAGA candidate says only English speakers should be allowed to vote

Moderate.

[Time_Traveller]

EXCLUSIVE: Conservative Party 'Contributing to Extremism and Undermining Democracy' Voters Say After Sunak's 'Mob Rule' Rant

8 MAR 2024

Voters simply do not buy Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s claims that “mob rule” and extremists have taken over Britain – and argue instead his party is contributing to anti-Muslim hate and undermining democracy.

Last Friday, following George Galloway’s election in Rochdale following a fraught, Gaza-focused campaign, PM Sunak urged the country to “face down the extremists who would tear us apart”.

It was quickly blasted as hollow. The PM had failed to robustly condemn Lee Anderson, the former Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party, who claimed that London Mayor Sadiq Khan was under the influence of "Islamist" associates. Sunak also refused to withdraw the whip from ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who penned an article in the Telegraph, claiming that “the Islamists, the extremists, and the antisemites are in charge now” over the weekly London pro-ceasefire protests.

Nor did he act when former Prime Minister Liz Truss claimed that “radical Islam is becoming mainstream in British politics” and stayed silent while her far-right US interviewer Steve Bannon praised EDL thug Tommy Robinson. Truss is courting the radical right on the global stage, and he will do nothing about it.

Now an exclusive new poll conducted by WeThink for Byline Supplement suggests the British public has widespread concerns over the Conservative party's role in the so-called culture wars.

https://www.bylinesupplement.com/p/excl ... irect=true

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In a way both are wannabe dictators in there own countries.

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[firestar464]

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/p ... 234987325/

Trump Campaign Ads Are Monetizing Pro-Nazi Content on Rumble

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[caltrek]

^^^I would trust the expertise of the writer more if he was describing how a dictatorship in Turkey was avoided.

I agree that Trump will not be able to be a dictator on day one. Still, his election would be a significant step in that direction. If a large number of "citizens" cheer him on as he dismantles and/or overrides democratic institutions, his task will be that much easier.

Given Trump's advanced age, a lot will depend upon his successor. If such a successor turns out to also have dictatorial aspirations and is supported by a significant share of the public, this could cause very real problems. The farther we go down that road, the more difficult it will be to return. The fascist movement will gain a life of its own. Elections, especially for president, will become increasingly irrelevant. Institutions such as Congress and the courts will atrophy over time or be dominated by like thinking fascists. The United States will become not so united. Some states will be hold-outs for democracy at the state level, while others will fall into the fascist fold. Indicators will be issues such as a women's right to choose an abortion, human rights for women, a return of a racial apartheid system, a loss of voting rights by members of certain minority groups, a return of extreme discrimination against members of the LGBT+ community, extreme anti-immigration policies that may even extend into deporting native-born persons of color, support for the fossil fuel industry and an end to any incentives to the renewable energy industry, etc. The federal government will be inclined to assist local fascists in their goals and the courts will largely fail to uphold constitutional norms. Again, this process will take time. It will not be totally irreversible, but the farther we go the harder it will be to return.

At the federal level, the government will align itself with right wing dictatorships in its foreign policy and may abandon traditional allies. This will not be totally unprecedented. Think of U.S. support of Pinochet in Chile, for example.

The time to stop this rightward lurch is now. Trump and politicians that follow his leadership must be decisively defeated at the polls, NOW. Only a series of defeats of the more extreme right-wing elements of the Republican party can result to a return (if you can call it that) to a two-party system in which both parties respect democratic norms. We are truly at a pivotal point in our history.