Democracy
15 unrolled threads about democracy, each one readable on a single page.
Trend Asia@TrendAsia_OrgMillions of Indonesians are currently sharing this blue picture saying “Emergency Warning.” What is happening in Indonesia? 🧵A THREAD🧵 In less than 72 hours ...
SummaryMillions of Indonesians are protesting what they call "autocratic legalism" by President Jokowi's administration, which is fast-tracking a controversial Regional Election Bill to enable his son Kaesang to run for Jakarta governor and overturn constitutional court decisions. The movement condemns the practice of using regulatory changes to benefit the ruling coalition's political dynasty and oligarchic interests, particularly in the mining sector which funds campaigns.Aug 21, 202417 tweets♥ 170K
Paman Teguh 🐐@investorgabutGw bantu jelasin ttg trend 'Peringatan Darurat' dgn bahasa sederhana yg bs dimengerti anak SD sekalipun. Buat yg bs bantu bikin ilustrasi gambar/videonya, waktu dan tempat dipersilahkan. A thread.
SummaryThread ini menjelaskan kontroversi 'Peringatan Darurat' di Indonesia terkait perubahan aturan hukum yang berulang kali demi kepentingan politik tertentu. Dimulai dari perubahan usia capres oleh MK untuk menguntungkan Gibran, perubahan usia calon kepala daerah oleh MA untuk Kaesang, hingga pembatalan putusan MK oleh DPR yang membuat masyarakat khawatir sistem hukum tidak lagi berfungsi sebagai kontrol kekuasaan. Penulis memperingatkan bahwa jika tren ini berlanjut, Indonesia bisa mengalami kondisi serupa Bangladesh dengan pemerintah yang tidak terkontrol.Aug 22, 202416 tweets♥ 140K
Guillo@codiguillosMaduro va a caer y dejo las razones por las que se podría acelerar el fin de la dictadura en Venezuela. (Abrir los comentarios). 🧵
SummaryEl autor argumenta que la caída del régimen de Maduro es inminente debido a: la falta de apoyo internacional (Rusia, China e Irán no pueden ayudar), la falta de pruebas del triunfo electoral reconocidas internacionalmente, el colapso interno del chavismo con líderes desertando, la división en las fuerzas militares, y la oposición más unida que nunca. Concluye que el régimen es insostenible y que mientras más reprima, más rápido caerá.Aug 4, 20249 tweets♥ 107K
Arnaud Bertrand@RnaudBertrandQuite an incredible move in French politics today that might reveal that we're in fact witnessing nothing less than a coup by Macron. Let me explain 🧵
SummaryFrench President Macron is refusing to nominate a Prime Minister from the left-wing New Popular Front coalition that won July elections, instead keeping his government in power 48 days later. When the left challenged him to accept a New Popular Front PM without LFI party members, Macron allies openly admitted they would reject any left-wing government regardless, exposing what critics call a democratic crisis where electoral losers are refusing to cede power.Aug 24, 202417 tweets♥ 52.8K
Jacobo Solano@JACOBOSOLANOCLa Dictadura no se queda quieta y comienza a reaccionar con sus aliados Rusia y China, por fin le envían un salvavidas a Maduro q está desesperado, saben q no pueden perder un aliado estratégico en Am...
SummaryUn hilo sobre la crisis política en Venezuela: Rusia y China envían apoyo militar y cibernético a Maduro, quien está tambaleando tras las elecciones cuestionadas. El Centro Carter ratifica la victoria de Edmundo González, mientras presidentes de izquierda como Lula y Petro buscan salvar al régimen, enfrentándose a Gabriel Boric que defiende la democracia.Aug 7, 202413 tweets♥ 41.7K
Chris Murphy 🟧@ChrisMurphyCTThose trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive. No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to...
SummaryThe author argues that Trump's tariffs are not genuine economic policy but rather a tool designed to force businesses, universities, and state governments to pledge loyalty by threatening economic hardship and offering selective relief. This strategy undermines democratic institutions by eroding the independence of the legal profession, academia, and private industry—paralleling historical authoritarian tactics of using taxation to control subjects.Apr 3, 202511 tweets♥ 34.5KChris Murphy 🟧@ChrisMurphyCTWe aren't on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We are in the middle of it. But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Sen...
SummaryA senator outlines what they characterize as a five-step authoritarian plan being implemented by Trump: weaponizing the justice system, controlling media narratives, using military intimidation, manipulating government spending for political purposes, and rigging elections and information. They urge mobilization to stop this scheme through peaceful means before it's too late.Oct 8, 20257 tweets♥ 30.3K
DataRepublican (small r)@DataRepublican🧵 THREAD: You've heard the phrase "OUR DEMOCRACY" a million times. But what exactly is "OUR DEMOCRACY"? 🤔 When they say "democracy," they don't mean a republic. They don't mean consent of the gover...
SummaryThis thread argues that 'democracy' as used by elites means institutional control by unelected bodies advancing liberal values like cosmopolitanism and global governance, rather than majority rule or voter choice. The author claims institutions intentionally limit democratic decision-making through counter-majoritarian structures and compares efforts to constrain Trump to foreign regime-change operations.Apr 23, 202614 tweets♥ 23.6K
Danny Miller@DanielMillerEsqIt's a terrifying proposition that even if Kamala Harris wins the election, certain states might try to overturn the results; that the House and Senate might refuse to certify the election; and that t...
SummaryThe thread argues that Democrats must win the 2024 election by a landslide to prevent potential efforts by states, Congress, or the Supreme Court to overturn the results. A decisive electoral victory would make election manipulation much harder and protect democracy.Oct 8, 20245 tweets♥ 28.6K
Matt Van Swol@mattvanswolI’m a father... ...and I just watched Virginia elect as its TOP LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, a man who wished for his conservative opponent to be assassinated, and for his kids to die too. Democrats KN...
SummaryA father expresses alarm over Virginia electing a law enforcement official who had previously written about assassinating a political opponent and their children, arguing that Democrats' acceptance of this candidate represents a dangerous normalization of political violence and dehumanization that threatens democracy itself.Nov 5, 202511 tweets♥ 21K
Chrissy Houlahan@RepHoulahanThere's been a massive surge in calls and emails to my office. People are scared. People are angry. People are bewildered. 🧵
SummaryA senator responds to constituent concerns about Trump's early executive actions, arguing they don't address real issues facing Americans and that many are unconstitutional. The thread urges citizens to contact elected officials to demand accountability and action in their interests.Feb 3, 20258 tweets♥ 21.8K
Allan Dos Santos@allanconta5🧵 THREAD — O DIA EM QUE OS EUA QUEBRARAM O SILÊNCIO SOBRE ALEXANDRE DE MORAES 1. O que você viu hoje não é “mais um tweet diplomático”. É um divisor de águas histórico na política internacional. P...
SummaryOs EUA emitiram um comunicado oficial histórico condenando o ministro Alexandre de Moraes como violador de direitos humanos, classificando-o como ameaça à democracia brasileira por abuso de autoridade judicial, censura e perseguição política. O comunicado marca o primeiro reconhecimento público americano dessa magnitude contra um magistrado brasileiro e abre caminho para possíveis sanções internacionais.Nov 23, 202517 tweets♥ 9.6K
María Corina Machado@MariaCorinaYAHoy, en pequeños pueblos y grandes ciudades de Venezuela, los ciudadanos salieron a las calles a reivindicar el mandato del 28J y a demostrar que juntos y #ConNuestrasPropiasManos lograremos nuestra l...
SummaryVenezuelan citizens across multiple cities and regions took to the streets to support the July 28th mandate (28J) and demand freedom, organizing grassroots demonstrations under the hashtag #ConNuestrasPropiasManos (With Our Own Hands) throughout the country.Jul 28, 202615 tweets♥ 7.1K
Rod D. Martin@RodDMartin🧵The Democrats may not survive the Callais ruling. The Supreme Court’s decision to curb race-based congressional districts strikes at the structural foundation of their House power. I've been count...
SummaryA Supreme Court ruling curbing race-based congressional districts threatens Democratic House power, as over half of their 212 seats sit in majority-minority districts engineered along racial lines. The decision strikes at the structural foundation of their electoral strategy, forcing Democrats to compete on policy rather than racial mapmaking.May 14, 20267 tweets♥ 8.7K
Iván Espinosa de los Monteros@ivanedlm