I am not affiliated in any way shape or form to the channel linked. However, I also find the similarities of Trump and Johnson very stark in the way they behaved around inciting populism.
It is looking very much like we will have a government change at the next election, but I still fear something may come about that would stop us removing the scum that have infected our political system. If these scum get back in, the UK would very much be looking the country that gives a fascist government power in Europe again.
This really should be a massive wake up call to both our countries. We need reform to prevent this happening again. Politicians should be accountable for their honesty. Politicians should never be left in charge of offices that are essential for honest governance like the judicial system and the electoral overseers.
It should be a wakeup call to any country where right wing populists are trying to gain power.
I fear most will just look at the situation with Trump and say “it can’t happen here” while ignoring who the local populist are taking inspiration from.
That complacency has been very prevalent in the UK for years now. I have been pointing out for years of the comparisons between our government and how the NAZI’s took control in the 1930’s. It is only now that people are taking that claim seriously, sadly.
Maybe I am just am ignorant American, but Joe is Johnson at all comparable to Trump in terms of overthrowing democracy? I don’t recall anyone storming Parliament or Boris claiming any elections were rigged.
Illegally shutting down parliament to make the UK miss its brexit deadline might be the nearest example (there is some stochastic terrorism in that link too)
Johnson did not need a riot, they actually have control of most offices and are manipulating the environment. Something Trump could not do so easily in the US.
Right to protest laws are non- existent in the UK now. There were attempts to take over the judicial system. They actually taking the electoral commission under government control. they have been using public money for campaigns in by-elections. They stopped any investigation into Russian interference. It is known the Tories take donations from Russian sources. The audit office declared government fraud at £55b last year, our PM refuses to investigate. We have a PM that has just gave licenses to oil companies, who in turn gave £1b to his family’s company infosys. International law being ignored to fuel yet more populism.
They really do not need to set off a riot here.
SPOILER:
No.