When the people fear their government that's fascism. When the government fears the people

[applegrove]

When the people fear their government that's fascism. When the government fears the people that democracy. Let's get that back NOW.

— I'm disgusted and embarrassed! (@sawbuzz.bsky.social) 2026-02-14T02:49:32.210Z

[Brother Buzz]

1. I'm not totally on board with those words

I would amend it to read:


When the government respect the people, that democracy.

[applegrove]

2. For sure there needs to be respect. But crooked politicians need to fear the institutions

the people have built through democracy to keep them straight. Countries with corruption have shitty economies and employment. They need to be afraid of losing the next election. Trump mesmerized 39% of the country into not being afraid and look what that has wrought. Of course it is a simple adage and does not encapsulate everything. But it speaks a truth.

[Brother Buzz]

3. Crooked politicians need to fear the public, for sure