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Tag: authoritarianism

authoritarian blues

haiku for 2/23/2026

authoritarian blues

This machine murders
fascists, but not nearly fast
enough for my taste.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on February 23, 2026February 1, 2026Format QuoteTags authoritarianism, government, humorLeave a comment on authoritarian blues

the appeasement strategy

haiku for 12/14/2025

the appeasement strategy

Let the bully win,
then fret when he returns for
more compensation.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on December 14, 2025November 26, 2025Format QuoteTags authoritarianism, autocracy, politicsLeave a comment on the appeasement strategy

where is the exit?

haiku for 12/12/2025

where is the exit?

Please let us escape
this nightmare world where our dreams
and plans are strangled.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on December 12, 2025November 26, 2025Format QuoteTags authoritarianism, autocracy, modern lifeLeave a comment on where is the exit?

your daily fascism

haiku for 10/30/2025

your daily fascism

Threats of violence,
a little gaslighting, a
dose of suppression.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on October 30, 2025September 30, 2025Format QuoteTags authoritarianism, fascism, government, politicsLeave a comment on your daily fascism

look who’s chicken

haiku for 10/4/2025

look who’s chicken

Sometimes powerful
people fold in the face of
an angry public.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on October 4, 2025September 29, 2025Format QuoteTags authoritarianism, government, social justiceLeave a comment on look who’s chicken

first amendment, first priority

haiku for 10/3/2025

first amendment, first priority

Make a joke about
the president and get yanked
from TV airwaves.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on October 3, 2025September 29, 2025Format QuoteTags authoritarianism, communication, governmentLeave a comment on first amendment, first priority

no checks, just imbalances

haiku for 8/27/2025

no checks, just imbalances

A runaway prez
steamrolls over rule of law
and other branches.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on August 27, 2025July 31, 2025Format QuoteTags authoritarianism, democracy, governmentLeave a comment on no checks, just imbalances

this fragile democracy

haiku for 8/7/2025

this fragile democracy

A madman with no
compunction upends our rule
of law and order.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on August 7, 2025July 31, 2025Format QuoteTags authoritarianism, democracy, governmentLeave a comment on this fragile democracy

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