@paulchilton
European. Internationalist. Humanist. Retired Prof of Linguistics, affiliated to Oxford, Warwick, Lancaster. Can’t stop thinking, reading, writing. My latest book is a political one: “Brexitspeak: Demagoguery and the Decline of Democracy”.
Trump has a narcissist need to be the greatest president “ever seen in the history of the world”, to use one of his favourite phrases. Plus his fear of humiliation in the coming midterm elections. For more see: chiltonpaul.substack.com/p/turnaround...
Trump’s war is illegal under the US constitution. This cannot be a just war. It is not a defensive war. So why did he start it? As usual he’s motivated by his pathological personality.
So why exactly has Trump launched this war on Iran? I have written about this in an article just published on Substack:
chiltonpaul.substack.com/publish/post...
I've just emailed "Write To Your MP: Make the National Commission on Electoral Reform Real" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/wr... @OpenBritainHQ
Phew! Massive sigh of relief. Huge congrats to Hannah Spencer and the Greens. Mad fascist Matt Goodwin has frightened enough decent people in Gorton & Denton to hold back Reform— for now .
Vote Labour to let Matt Goodwin win?!
Maybe, but in Gorton and Denton by electron Greens are our best hope against Reform’s Matt Goodwin getting in.
Nothing…well, there is one thing: racist authoritarianism.
Matt Goodwin is an ultra-right anti-democrat, with fascistic tendencies. Pathologically ambitious. Even if beaten he’ll not disappear.
I've just signed "Back the National Commission Amendment" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc... @OpenBritainHQ
Trump is visibly in mental and physical decline, he is losing his wits, cannot speak coherently without a script, wildly spouting impossible claims. When he goes, what happens next? Even worse with Vance and Miller?
Do not fall for Rubio trying to sweet-talk Europe on behalf of his Leader. His Munich speech is about getting Europe to accept “American values” the way MAGA defines them. It’s built on the false claim of “civilisational erasure”. It’s a threat to Europe’s values.
In the Gorton and Denton by-election, Candidate Matt Goodwin is a danger to this diverse community. He’s a fanatic with personal ambitions. He’s a threat to democracy. He’s not an academic, though often described as such. He’s abandoned reason and evidence, parroting Leader Farage.
#UK Politics
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
If/when Trump destroys democratic elections half or more of Americans will or should be on the streets. Then civil war would be in sight. Let’s hope peaceful protest will prevent that.
It is now abundantly clear Americans are e with fascist characteristics. Demolishing democratic elections. Racist deportations. Pursuit of “enemies within”. Censorship. And more.
So Trump wants the Republicans to “take over” elections and “nationalise” them. Sounds like nazify them to me.
His David speech was basically aggressive. That will go away. As he spoke his violent gang were busy brutalising his own citizens. When he got home they shot a man ten times at close range.
Trump NEVER CHICKENS OUT. Psychopathic egos don’t do that, they simmer and seek revenge all the more
This article is the most sane — if I may use the term — that I have read since Trump ascended his throne. The man is mad. It’s obvious in his language. How on earth can he be sane-washed? I’ve argued this too in some detail in my recent Substack post.
Does Trump want to be Big Brother Orwell’s all-powerful techno-superlord, ruling over a world empire divided into three superstates? He controls minds through language — Newspeak— and constant surveillance. Beware, Big Bro Is watching You!
Trump is certainly a fascist, and his henchmen/women. White supremacy, yes, it’s deeply ingrained in American history… think the Civil War and the still active Confederates fanatical for Trump.
It’s likely Trump will not give up wanting to own Greenland. He’s a megalomaniac obsessed with this idea. He has all the signs of cognitive rigidity, a clinical symptom typical of authoritarians. He has dementia too #but if he dropped dead tomorrow there are worse ideologues waiting in the wings.
Trump’s threat to Europe over Greenland is mind-boggling and incredibly destructive of the world order we’ve been used to. Even if he chickens out, Europe is squeezed between one dictatorial imperialist and an aspiring one. The European public better get it into their heads.
His so-called joke is in line with all the indicators he is on track to make himself a fascist dictator. I’m not joking.
This was always the move we should have been expecting. He
Says he was joking but he knows damn well he’s making an announcement and testing the waters. Even a threat.
January 6 2021 was an attempted insurrection, incited by Trump.
Hi Laura! Thanks for following. I’m very interested in your cognitive approach. I’ve recently posted on Substack, analysing Trump on Greenland, using CMT.
