Nathan Standing
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"Every reporter knows this, but few will say it..."

The lines of defense against fascism:
1) Political norms
2) A free press
3) Fair representation and free elections
4) The courts
The GOP cleared out the first 3 and they've drilled holes in the judicial system.

Yes, we're in deep trouble.
04:29 PM - May 24, 2023
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AnDMusic
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I think the courts are in a more tenuous spot than the press (not that it's all that great either)
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07:20 PM - May 24, 2023
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Nathan Standing
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In response to AnDMusic.
I can see your position, but I think the press has already failed us. Republicans have been brushing back objective journalism for decades. I'm not saying there hasn't been excellent news reporting, but most outlets normalize everything, including the worst behavior.
10:47 AM - May 25, 2023
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AnDMusic
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In response to Nathan Standing.
It was probably more of an indictment on the courts than a endorsement of media. The media landscape is siloed and that's dangerous, but the good thing is that news is still available. In general MSM orgs don't take their ability to motivate people seriously enough but...
08:14 PM - May 25, 2023
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