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"Authoritarians in every region are working together to consolidate power and accelerate their attacks on democracy and human rights, according to Freedom in the World 2022: The Global Expansion of Authoritarian Rule. Political rights and civil liberties have declined worldwide for each of the past 16 years, raising the prospect that autocracy could overtake democracy as the governance model guiding international standards of behavior." EI source
CHAPLIN'S "THE GREAT DICTATOR" BALLET IS RELEVANT
BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS
Recognizing false prophets can be challenging, but there are several key signs to look out for. Here are ten ways to help identify them:
They Say What People Want to Hear: False prophets often tell people what they want to hear rather than the truth, appealing to their desires rather than God’s word1.
They Teach a Doctrine Other than Christ: They introduce teachings that deviate from the core message of Christ, often promoting heresies1.
They Use Tricks to Pull People In: They may perform signs and wonders to deceive people, making it seem like they have divine power1.
They Are Dishonest about Their Real Intentions: False prophets often have hidden agendas and may masquerade as righteous individuals while serving their own interests1.
They Seek to Divide Congregations: They create divisions within communities, causing strife and discord among believers1.
They Ignore the Need for Repentance: They downplay or ignore the importance of repentance and turning away from sin1.
They Gloss Over Any Sins They or Other Church Leaders Commit: They may overlook or justify their own sins or those of other leaders, failing to hold themselves accountable1.
They Are Motivated by Greed and Pride: Their actions are often driven by personal gain, whether it be financial, power, or recognition1.
They Lack Accountability: False prophets often operate without accountability, refusing to be questioned or corrected by others1.
Their Predictions Do Not Come True: One of the clearest signs is that their prophecies fail to materialize, proving them to be false2.
It’s important to stay vigilant and discerning, always comparing teachings and actions against the truth of Scripture.
OK - IT CAN'T REALLY BE ALL THAT BAD - ??
WORDS MATTER
INFORMED VOTING MATTERS
Autocratic authoritarian regimes exhibit several key characteristics:
Centralized Power: Power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group, with little to no checks and balances12.
Limited Political Pluralism: Opposition parties and political dissent are often suppressed or eliminated2.
Control Over Media: The regime exerts significant control over the media, limiting freedom of the press and using propaganda to maintain its image12.
Erosion of Civil Liberties: Civil liberties, such as freedom of speech, assembly, and association, are restricted3.
Manipulation of Elections: Elections, if they occur, are often rigged or manipulated to ensure the ruling party’s victory4.
Use of Fear and Repression: The regime uses fear, surveillance, and repression to maintain control and discourage dissent5.
Lack of Accountability: Leaders are not held accountable by independent institutions like courts or legislatures2.
These signs can help identify regimes that are moving away from democratic principles and towards authoritarianism.
THE THINKING ARTIST - FROM LEONARDO TO CHAPLIN - IS ALWAYS RELEVANT
Reference : Economist Intelligence - Democracy Index 2020 : Guidelines
Freedom House Asks If There Is An Independent & Fair Judiciary In The US
"The American judiciary is largely independent. The courts regularly demonstrate their autonomy by blocking or limiting executive and legislative actions, and this continued during 2023.
However, the pattern of judicial appointments in recent years has added to existing concerns about partisan distortion of the appointment and confirmation process. Norm-breaking procedural maneuvering allowed Senate Republicans to hold open an unusually large number of judicial vacancies under President Barack Obama and then fill them under President Trump, including a Supreme Court vacancy that began during Obama’s final year in office. Trump filled two additional vacancies on the Supreme Court in 2018 and 2020 after deeply contentious Senate hearings and nearly party-line votes. These appointments cemented a conservative Supreme Court majority.
In many states, judges are chosen through either partisan or nonpartisan elections, and a rise in campaign fundraising and party involvement in such elections over the last two decades has increased the threat of bias and favoritism in state courts. In addition, executive and legislative officials in a growing number of states have attempted to exert greater control over state courts. During 2023, high-profile judicial elections in states like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Wisconsin both demonstrated and exacerbated the politicization of supreme courts at the state level.
Also in 2023, the multiple court cases against Trump exposed judges, clerks, prosecutors, witnesses, and others to harassment and intimidation, fueled in part by Trump’s own verbal attacks on the legitimacy of the proceedings and the impartiality of the officials involved. Federal prosecutors reported a pattern of threats against individuals associated with the election-interference case."
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