#pro freedom

Better Western Imperialism than Soviet Imperialism or worse, Islamic Imperialism. Everyone is much happier and healthier under systems of government based on Enlightenment Values as compared to Soviet or Islamic values and that's empirically proven.

Forcible conquest and subjugation of peoples is a different matter and of course I don't support that (and it violates Enlightenment principles!), but leftists consider spreading Enlightenment Principles through any means at all (like education and persuasion, economic development, democratic movements from within societies, and international cooperation, etc) to be Western Cultural Imperialism simply because those values began in the West (they didn't even, they're common sense. Learn about the Cyrus Cylinder...), and if that's 'imperialism', then I support Western Imperialism unapologetically.

Another factor is the public loss of faith in a seemingly weak democratic government due to bureaucratic stalling or political gridlock. Suddenly, a political strongman looks like a good leader. Someone who can straighten out the government, "drain the swamp", or like the founder of fascism, Italy's Benito Mussolini, make the trains run on time. The thing is that the trains didn't run on time.

Fascist governments are a mess, teetering on the verge of collapse but when the media is controlled by the authoritarian regime, they tell you everything is great, that it's the best government, and that they're the best leader. They will say that their country is the best in the world.

In my lifetime, there have been numerous fascist governments. The fascist regime in Spain was led by dictator Francisco Franco from 1939 to 1975. Neighboring Portugal was ruled by the authoritarian dictator Antonio de Oliveira Salazar from 1932 until his death in 1968, and his regime continued to rule until 1974.

Chile was ruled by military dictator Augusto Pinochet from 1973 to 1990. Though some do not consider Pinochet a fascist, his National Advance party was ultranationalist, committed various human rights violations, and violently suppressed political dissent.

In the Americas, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, fascist and authoritarian dictators have maintained a strong foothold. All around the world democracy is endangered.

Regardless of your political or religious beliefs, we can all agree that the best government is one where the people are free. One where we have a voice and speak freely about the things that concern us, we find ways to bridge the gaps between conflicting viewpoints, and we take care of each other regardless of our differences because it's the right thing to do.

Don't throw away your freedom for the false promise of authoritarianism. Stand up for equality and support democracy by enforcing the constitution of the United States that the founders fought for. They were far from perfect, and they knew it. They built the framework for our country in hopes that we the people would work to form the more perfect union they dreamt of.

Our government is a work in progress in a continuous state of process improvement. We all must do the work. It's worth it.

If you’re (A) an American or living in America rn and (B) you’re white or white passing, and you’re wondering if you should get a blue bracelet to signal to others you didn’t vote for him

Do it.

As a white passing POC cisgender woman, I think they’re a great idea. My family who look like our ethnicity have mixed reviews of the idea but the general thought is this:

We’d rather know your heart is in the right place than have to wonder. My younger sister is a very obviously native, dark featured intersex lesbian- she’s a HUGE fan of the idea. Basically…

Do it.

It’s subtle. It’s quiet. You can easily lie about what it means if the wrong person asks. (Say it’s pro police, child abuse awareness, etc)

Stay safe. Keep the faith. 💙

This is a prime example of control the message, control the narrative. I understand this took place in England but the Anti-gun left sees this and thinks "That just might work here too." This was a 14 hour stand off, police were held at bay by an freaking BB gun.