Can Living in the US Become Like Living In Russia?

https://www.youtube.com/live/QC9k-gm4Cvg?si=4fM5__QLr_8sej-j Welcome Brian Weinstein, who studied and majored in International Business and Russia at Bowling Green. “I have visited the Soviet Union and Russia 7 times, including arriving the night before the 1991 Coup. Spent three days witnessing the coup in Moscow. Now I teach Russian to 140 high school students and gave up on teaching business. I have taught since 1984. Interpreted on the ice for Russian NHL hockey players in the late 90's and youth hockey camps.” Brian understands the country and is the perfect person to help us understand if the US can really absorb the post Ukraine war lifestyle that Russia is now living through. Additionally Brian is one of the founders of the Divided We Stand FB group and You Tube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@dividedwesta... What is the Post Ukraine lifestyle? A few key aspects are : Suppression of Dissent: The Kremlin has actively criminalized any opposition to the government's narrative, including calling the war a war. Independent media outlets have been shut down, and journalists face severe consequences for reporting critically on the conflict. Sound familiar? Economic Challenges: The war has triggered sanctions, leading to disruptions in supply chains and increased prices for essential goods, affecting the livelihoods of many Russians. Again, sound familiar? Disinformation and Propaganda: The Kremlin has intensified its disinformation campaign, aiming to promote its narrative about the war and undermine Western institutions. Gee, doesn’t it sound familiar without a war to intensify misinformation & disinformation? Brian and I will be taking a dive into the possiblity of the US becoming more authoritarian as the Trump administration continues on its quest to “Make America Great Again.”