@@livingintheforest3963 It's an important book to read anytime. I read it some years before the Trump presidency and it certainly helped me understand everything that happened between that person and Putin at the time. Also made Trump very understandable since he's just a dumber would-be Putin.
Almost exactly a year ago today, and Masha Gessen's ideas have played out almost verbatim. As a young society that has grown accustomed to things "just working", we need to take heed of such insights and prepare accordingly.
Funny - I'm a huge Masha fan but I'd never though about where she lives. Maybe I imagined she lived in an igloo perched atop a tree house? I don't know, but now I do. She's excellent where ever she lives. Thank you. D.A., J.D., NYC
Masha's microphone inadequacy was a distraction for the listener. Seems Commonwealth would arrange better. But thanks very much for the interview. And thanks to Masha for her outlook.
I prefer the term dictatorship or maybe totalitarianism. This terms have values that are much more negative than authoritarianism. Trump is not authoritative in any way.
No. There are dreams and there are facts. We need to teach a Civics class to all Americans especially Presidents and politicians. It's spelled out and needs to be respected. There are rules for democracy that must be respected. If you cannot follow them then find employment somewhere else. Plain and simple. Democracy is not a job for everyone. That's the truth. Get $$$ out of our elections.
