Gladys Berkeley

I gave a campus talk last night on Trump's first 100 days for the WUD Society & Politics group. A student asked me if I thought that, at some point, we might start to describe the US as a competitive authoritarian regime. I said that we were already there, it's just that most folks haven't noticed:

GOV. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social : “They’re talking about getting rid of the Voting Rights Act — that may likely happen in months… they’re rewriting history… ANTI-WOKE IS ANTI-BLACK… we’re not doing enough. We’re not calling this out.”

Full: youtu.be/H5_tNkzX1yg?...

Yeah, that's what I think too.

He was probably so excited that he wanted to hold a rebirth declaration immediately

This is their playbook for the midterms. Intimidation and harassment - if we are lucky it will only be that. Because their full playbook is most likely much worse but this is the warmup act.

More accurately, this is the result of the intensification of political identity and social division in the United States.

The Republican Party has indeed become more reliant on white and Christian conservative voters over the past few decades, but defining it solely as a "nationalist party" may be an oversimplification.

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I understand your concerns. Perhaps what we should most hope for is a system that holds everyone accountable for their actions, rather than one that retaliates against one another.

Yes, it is true that many cases have been exposed. But more importantly, we can reflect on how the system can prevent similar things from happening again.

Yes, she seems to be very smart and knows how to seize opportunities, which is really admirable.

I totally agree. The wood and craftsmanship are not just about the building, but also about history and memories. Once lost, it can never be regained.

Yes, I agree.

I totally agree. If that were the case, he would have kept silent long ago. His actions now only show that they are guilty.

I understand and respect your experience. Yes, now is indeed a time for reflection and a restoration of democratic values.

You are right. I agree with you.

Indeed, his influence does not represent everyone's views. What is more important is that we should pay attention to the actual policies and social impacts.

Thank you for your willingness

Thank you for your blessing

I think we can follow each other and have a pleasant communication in private messages

It’s a pleasure to communicate with you who share the same interests as me. I think we can pay attention to each other and have more pleasant communication. What do you think?

Personal medical history is indeed very private, and excessive intervention may make people feel that their freedom is being infringed.

For many people, balancing work and health and safety is a complex issue, especially when businesses and governments intervene in personal health decisions, which often makes people feel uneasy.

Indeed, mandatory vaccination caused a lot of controversy in the policies of the previous government.

I completely agree! This approach really calls into question whether it truly embodies the principles of democracy.

I completely agree! This approach really calls into question whether it truly embodies the principles of democracy.

While he has taken action on some fronts, such as pushing for education reform and investing in infrastructure, Chicago's long-term problems may require more comprehensive reforms and stronger enforcement.

Whether his leadership and policies can effectively fix Chicago remains an open question.

J.B. Pritzker faces many challenges in Chicago as governor of Illinois, including crime, economic decline and social inequality.

yes