Together, we must fight for our long-held values and work with people around the world who share them

Summary

Senator Bernie Sanders warns that Trump’s administration is turning away from America’s 250-year democratic tradition and embracing authoritarianism.

Trump recently voted against a UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, siding with authoritarian regimes rather than traditional US allies.

Sanders highlights Trump’s alignment with Putin, whom he describes as having “crushed Russia’s movement towards democracy” and committed war crimes in Ukraine.

Beyond Ukraine, Sanders criticizes Trump’s statements about annexing territories and forcing Palestinians from Gaza.

He frames this as a crucial historical turning point where Americans must defend democracy against a retreat into “oligarchy, authoritarianism, colonialism.”

  • Ensign_Crab@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    20 hours ago

    All the protests and boycotts so far this year haven’t had the wide publicity necessary to break through before a resounding “we were supposed to be doing what three days ago?”

    I think Sanders is mustering resources. It’s a hunch, but we’ve heard a lot in the past month or so from Sanders and AOC. I think the leaders of the progressive wing are in the recruitment phase for something.

    I really hope they are, at least.

    • neuracnu@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      21·
      18 hours ago

      All the protests and boycotts so far this year haven’t had the wide publicity necessary to break through

      That’s precisely my point. All the protests and boycotts so far have come from random social media posts and not marshaled, amplified or organized by people who are actually in roles of leadership… like Bernie, or AOC, or the Human Rights Campaign, or the ACLU.

      People are pissed and ready for action, and our leaders aren’t offering specific guidance. It’s so frustrating.