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@Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social

2023-12-17 11:53 UTC

I may end up being wrong on this approach but I've decided that prospective employers are just gonna have to be OK with my position calling fascists, fascist. I've felt for awhile now, a long while, that things have been too much at stake to dilute the language uses to describe the authoritarian creep into life, politics, culture. It may not behoove me to call a spade a spade on this. But I've gone too far to sell myself out now. And really, to sell you all out.

Replies (18)

  • @dbc3@mastodon.world 2023-12-17 12:00

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social At the end of the day* you need to be able to.look back and be satisfied you did your best, that there is nothing to be ashamed of that you did not do your best to rectify. Do what you feel.is right . Somebody does not like it, fukem. *Or lifetme

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  • @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social ๐Ÿ’ฏ. Thank you! Journalism standards have not kept up with Soviet-style manipulation which abuses the traditional standards. As a result, threats are watered down, normalized and "balanced". Disinformation is spread by quoting obvious lies and attack lines. And facts and policies are ignored in favor of personalities and sensationalism. You've been great to follow with many examples of how coverage should be.

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  • @spocko@mastodon.online 2023-12-17 12:16

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social good for you! You know the old saying, "If it goose steps like a duck.."

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  • @deborahh@mstdn.ca 2023-12-17 12:35

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social ๐Ÿ‘

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  • @MsMissy@mastodon.world 2023-12-17 13:21

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social Speaking truth to power!

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  • @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social It ~does~ behoove you! You are being very responsible.

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  • @kcanales02@mastodon.social 2023-12-17 13:32

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social if i recall correctly, i heard Sarah Kendzior say that they technically aren't fascists because fascists have loyalty to Country and these folks do not. Sharing not to say you're wrong, only to add more to think about on this topic. That being said, i still call them fascists and wish them an ending similar to Inglorious Bastards.

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  • @aardvark@ioc.exchange 2023-12-17 13:59

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social Iโ€™ve never been sure. Does that first sentence need comma? Whatever. Speak strong and speak true.

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  • @Nonya_Bidniss@mas.to 2023-12-17 14:40

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘

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  • @dsmdexter@mastodon.social 2023-12-17 15:22

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social If you want to make a living, there are innumerable opportunities. chatGPT can "write" bullshit. If you want to be a journalist, you have to tell the truth. Otherwise, sell cars or something. It's always a choice. I think you know what you have chosen.

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  • @Nazani@universeodon.com 2023-12-17 16:20

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social Have your checklist of fascist identifiers ready, because people will challenge you.

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  • @MiriShuli@mstdn.social 2023-12-17 16:24

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social Thanks Brandi. I understand what this has already cost you and what it may yet extract from you and well many of us. I hope it helps knowing you are choosing the right path.

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  • @nini@bitbang.social 2023-12-17 16:40

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social Sounds reasonable to me, some may want to go and tell you how you're using "fascist" wrong or even telling you what the real meaning of "fascist" is but I think we both know who is what and don't need the words of appeasers because your wording isn't accurate enough and "waters down the meaning".

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  • @noondlyt@mastodon.social 2023-12-17 21:16

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social @dannotdaniel@mastodon.social https://todon.eu/@MediaActivist/111597784823834139

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  • @MediaActivist@todon.eu 2023-12-17 22:46

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social I applaud you!

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  • @HomerHarlequin@mas.to 2023-12-17 23:37

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social You are absolutely correct!

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  • @sasyecat@mstdn.social 2023-12-18 01:35

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social Thank you!

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  • @dalfen@mstdn.social 2023-12-21 18:04

    @Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social good to call a spade a spade, or a fascist a fascist

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