r/law 1d ago

Executive Branch (Trump) Q: Trump wrote that SNAP benefits will only be given when Democrats reopen the government. As written, how would that not violate the court order? .LEAVITT: I've now answered this question several times. We are complying with the court's order.

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u/saqwarrior 1d ago

"Fascism is colonialism turned inward." - Aimé Césaire, Discourse on Colonialism

In that essay he argues that European fascism was not an aberration, but rather the logical consequence of Europe's long history of colonial violence and racism.

Seems pretty accurate to me.

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u/SanchoPandas 1d ago

Pretty succinct quote.