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The Trump / Maga autocratic (anti-democratic) movement is modeled after the success of Orban of Hungary to destroy democracy there. So now that the U.S. voters have done what they have done, it's wise to not only learn from history in a general sense, but more specifically to learn from recent Hungarian history. I Watched Orbán Destroy Hungary’s Democracy. Here’s My Advice for the Trump Era. - POLITICO Many believed that after his first term as president, Donald Trump would end up in the dustbin of history. Now Trump is back, and the United States is about to be ruled for the second time by a right-wing populist. Trump’s goal this time is to remake the American government to enhance his power. He isn’t the first modern right-wing populist to attempt this — he is following a playbook pioneered by Hungary’s Viktor Orbán. I lived through Orbán’s power grab as a member of Hungary’s parliament and have been researching populism since. I’ve learned a few things along the way that might help Trump’s opponents understand how he won and how they can fight back.

Uh huh.

They are indeed scapegoated and anyone denying that hasn't been paying attention. Trump’s new anti-trans advertising is pure scapegoating | Vox

It's kind of hard for me to recommend this one in good faith because this movie put me to sleep three times before I finally rewound enough times to finish it. I can't explain why it put me to sleep. Maybe I was just sleepy, But I can say the entertainment payoff at the end of the movie particularly the guess who's coming to dinner type dinner party is both very hilarious and fully worth it. So recommend it I will. As you can see it's heavy on the Jewish content so I assume not for everybody.

I'm speciesist.

Correct. Every fascist movement needs scapegoats to persecute.

I'm happy to leave it alone if it flippin' leaves my condo!

Baby steps. Project 2025 is about denying the existence of trans people.

You can see it's resting size relative to the power outlet below. Pretty long.

Glad it's not a bat. I do like Chinese food but I have my limits. (Groan.)

It have tried inviting it out but you gave me an idea as I have outdoor lighting. Worth a try but as it's hiding now it might take days to even know if it's left.

Or maybe my houseguest is a preggers moth mommy.

If it's really a moth, that definitely doesn't sound so bad. I recall something similar many years ago and luckily it was on the floor of my shower. So I drowned it. But it took about 10 flippin' minutes! Like a horror movie it wouldn't quit. I really felt like I had murdered something after that. That's why I don't think something basic like a swat with a magazine will kill it and I'm skeptical about spraying it as well. I need more fire power but I forgot to pack my AK47.

Yes as I said I will try that but it needs to be in a good position to do that.

When it's flying and attacking it appears much larger.