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(4/4) This is how fascism operates: Isolate. Divide. Destroy. First, they came for trans people. Next, they will come for the rest. The question is—will people wake up before it's too late?

(3/4) The goal has never been just about trans people. It’s about eliminating the entire LGBTQ+ community. They want a world where only cisgender, heterosexual people exist. Just like the fascists before them.

(2/4) The Trump administration is using this same playbook. By dropping "TQ+," they’re presenting themselves as "LGB-friendly" while actively working to strip rights from everyone. It’s a mask—one that will drop the moment they no longer need the illusion.

(1/4) The ‘LGB’ acronym has been pushed by right-wing TERFs and later adopted by fascist movements. The claim? That LGB people need to be "protected" from the "TQ+" community. But the reality? They don’t care about anyone—this is just a stepping stone to further erasure.

The image is a screenshot of the U.S. Department of State's travel website (Travel.State.Gov) under the "International Travel" section. The page is titled "LGB Travelers" instead of "LGBTQ Travelers," indicating a removal of "TQ" from the term. The image has an overlay text in bold white and red letters stating: "Trump Admin Removes ‘LGBTQ’ from Travel Website" A red banner at the bottom adds: "The right’s divide-and-conquer strategy." The image highlights a change in government policy under the Trump administration, emphasizing its impact on LGBTQ+ representation.

(THREAD. 🧵) The U.S. State Department just updated its travel website, removing ‘LGBTQ’ and replacing it with ‘LGB.’ This isn’t just a minor wording change—it’s part of the Right’s broader strategy to divide and erase queer people.

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(6/6) Since then, the Anglican Catholic Church has removed Robinson from his position for his Nazi salute. But the damage is already done. The far right is normalizing fascist imagery in plain sight. And they are telling you exactly what they are. Believe them.

(5/6) The West's decay into Fascism is accelerating, and fascists are getting bolder. They know they won’t face consequences. But this is only the beginning. If history has taught us anything, it’s that appeasing fascists will not stop them. It will only embolden them.

(4/6) This is why Musk did it in the first place. To see if he could get away with it. To open the door for others to follow. And they did. First, it’s a tech billionaire. Now, it’s a priest. Tomorrow, it will be politicians and police.

(3/6) Robinson later on Twitter defended himself, claiming it was a "mockery" of liberals calling Musk a Nazi. But why mock that accusation at all? Why go out of your way to repeat the action if you don’t want to associate with it? His audience knew what it meant. That’s why they laughed.

(2/6) The Nazi salute is not an "edgy joke." It is a direct symbol of fascism. You either do it because you are a Nazi or because you don’t think Nazi actions were bad enough to matter. Either way, the result is the same: the Overton Window is pushed further into fascism.

(1/6) Musk's salute was never a "Roman Salute” or an accident. It was a deliberate message. This is a signal to the far right that fascism has a home in the US government. And now, just weeks later, a British priest is doing the same thing. This is how normalization works.

A priest (Father Calvin Robinson) in black clerical clothing stands on a stage. He is doing Nazi salute. The image includes overlaid text that reads: "Priest Throws Nazi Salute at Pro-Life Event" and "Musk was first. Now others follow his lead." The top-left corner features a Politdigm fist logo, and the top-right has a "Thread."

(THREAD. 🧵) Father Calvin Robinson ended his speech at the National Pro-Life Summit by throwing a Nazi salute. He did this after saying, "My heart goes out to you," referencing Elon Musk’s own Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration. The crowd laughed, treating it as a joke.

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(3/3) It’s striking how this collapse comes just a day after the South Korean president attempted a coup through martial law. Western powers and their capitalist allies are unraveling, not because of external threats, but from within. Liberalism is in free fall, and the cracks are widening fast.

(2/3) This is the first time a French prime minister has been ousted since 1962. Liberal democracy is clearly failing, and France’s political chaos is a clear reminder that Western governments are crumbling under their own contradictions. How much longer can they cling to this facade?

French government toppled in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him - just three months after he w...

(1/3) Macron’s hand-picked government lasted only months, a direct result of his attempt to undermine the democratic will of the French people by sidelining the leftist coalition that won the last elections. Instead of respecting the outcome, he chose to install another right-wing puppet.

Image showing French President Emmanuel Macron on the left and French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on the right, both with serious expressions. The headline text in bold red reads: "French Government Collapses after No-Confidence Vote." Below in a red bar, it says: "The Liberal Western Order is Crumbling." A small red badge featuring a raised fist logo appears in the top left corner, and the word "Thread." is displayed in the top right.

(THREAD. 🧵) The French government has collapsed after a no-confidence vote in parliament, with three hundred thirty-one out of five hundred seventy-seven lawmakers voting against Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This makes him the shortest-serving prime minister in the history of the Fifth Republic.

A visual composition featuring a bundle of U.S. dollar bills on top of overlapping American and Chinese flags. The text overlay reads, "China Blocks Key Mineral Exports to the U.S." in bold letters, followed by a tagline below: "U.S. finally gets a well-deserved response." The word "Observation." appears in a red corner label at the top right.

The U.S. tried to strangle China’s tech industry with sanctions. Now China hits back, banning exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony—essential for tech and defense. The era of hegemonic U.S. power is over. You can’t push a rising power without expecting pushback.

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(5/5) Hours after parliament rejected his declaration, Yoon lifted the martial law. This isn’t the behavior of a democratic leader—it’s a reminder that South Korea remains an occupied territory, a nation where the will of the people is crushed in favor of maintaining imperial control.

(4/5) This is a clear example of “Every accusation is a confession.” South Korea accuses the North of being a dictatorship, but its actions mirror those it condemns. The so-called liberal democracy of the South is nothing but a tool to preserve U.S. imperialist interests and capitalist control.

(3/5) In 1972, U.S.-backed dictator Park Chung-hee declared martial law and violently suppressed democracy protests. The hypocrisy of claiming to promote democracy abroad while supporting regimes that crush it for their own benefit couldn’t be clearer.

(2/5) Martial law has been declared 10 times in the Republic of Korea’s history. Each time, it’s been used to stifle dissent and protect the interests of a few elites. The supposed “democracy” of the South ignores the same tactics it accuses the North of using.

(1/5) South Korea constantly paints itself as the shining example of democracy, yet its actions tell a different story. This latest move is just another chapter in a long history of authoritarianism masked as freedom, a glaring contradiction to the narrative it pushes about the DPRK.

South Korean President giving a speech at a podium, wearing a dark suit and purple tie. Text overlay reads: 'South Korean President Declares & Lifts Martial Law.' A red banner at the bottom adds: 'Parliament Rejects Martial Law Declaration.' In the top left corner, there is a pink fist logo, and 'Thread.' appears in the top right.

(THREAD. 🧵) President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law in South Korea, aiming to “clear out pro-North Korean elements.” The military issued a decree granting them near-unrestricted control, effectively silencing any opposition.

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Israel says Hezbollah fires at disputed border zone in first attack since ceasefire began The Israeli military said the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone on Monday, its first attack since a ceasefire took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of vio...

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A graphic titled "Observation" highlights media bias in reporting on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire violations. It shows three media headlines: Associated Press: "Hezbollah fires at an Israeli-held border zone, the group's first strike since a ceasefire began." Sky News: "Israel threatens to 'respond with force' after Hezbollah fires towards IDF in 'ceasefire violation.'" Newsweek: "Hezbollah Breaks Ceasefire in First Attack on Border Zone, Says Israel." Below the headlines, the main text reads: "Media Ignores Over 50+ Israeli Ceasefire Violations." A subline in red states: "Then blames Hezbollah after a single response." The bottom corner notes the source: Lebanese Government.

Since Nov 27, Israel has violated the ceasefire with Lebanon over 50 times, killing civilians and striking Lebanese territory. Only after Hezbollah's response did the media cover it, flipping the narrative. Israel's actions continue with impunity.

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A must-watch from Hakim: "Why Does North Korea Hate America?" This video offers a great introduction to the DPRK's History, the US aggression, the sanctions, the widespread propaganda against it, and much more.

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