Welcome to the Age of Disappearance
10 months ago
- #resistance
- #authoritarianism
- #immigration
- The HBO drama 'The Leftovers' depicts a mysterious disappearance of 2% of the world's population, setting a surreal sci-fi tone.
- Trump's budget bill, likely to pass, will significantly increase funding for DHS, ICE, and anti-immigration measures, creating a quasi-secret police force.
- The bill allocates enough funds to build detention centers larger than the federal prison system, capable of detaining 116,000 non-citizens daily.
- Trump's administration is preparing to use ICE as a tool for political repression, targeting immigrants and potentially naturalized citizens.
- The White House has directed the Justice Department to prioritize denaturalization cases, potentially revoking citizenship for millions.
- Republicans are using anti-immigrant sentiment as a smokescreen for broader class warfare and policy agendas.
- The article criticizes figures like JD Vance and Stephen Miller for their roles in advancing racist and authoritarian policies.
- The author warns of the dangers of a secret police force and the erosion of democratic norms under Trump's administration.
- The piece calls for radical empathy and collective action to resist the impending authoritarian measures.
- Historical context is provided, linking current policies to past actions by Reagan, Clinton, Bush, and Obama.
- The article ends with a call to support independent media and activist causes, emphasizing the importance of solidarity.