Recently in the “United” States of America, there have been protests over America’s slide into autocracy. These “No Kings” protests took place in over 2,100 cities and towns across that nation, drawing over 5,000,000 people together in a fight for democracy.
I think they got it wrong. A King is a male monarch who exercises sovereign power over a nation or territory; it is usually hereditary, and the monarchy can be either absolute or constitutional. A King in this hierarchy also serves at the pleasure of an all-powerful Emperor.
On the other hand, a Dick Tater is defined in the Urban Dictionary and on fastslang.com as the following:
“The term “Dick Tater” is a slang term used to describe a person who wields an excessive amount of power and authority, often in a cruel or oppressive manner.The term is a play on words, combining the word Dictator” with the slang term for the male penis, “dick” and the slang term for potato, “tater” – a dense and starchy vegetable. It is typically used to criticize politicians, leaders or other individuals who abuse their power and engage in tyrannical behaviour.
A “Dick Tater” is someone who seeks to control every aspect of people’s lives, often through the use of force or fear. They may use propaganda, censorship, and other tactics to manipulate public opinion and maintain their grip on power.They may also engage in corruption, nepotism, and other forms of unethical behaviour to further their own interests at the expense of others.
One of the defining characteristics of a “Dick Tater” is their willingness to use violence and intimidation to achieve their goals.They may employ secret police, military forces, or other means to suppress dissent and maintain order, They may also engage in mass surveillance, torture and other human rights abuses to maintain their hold on power.
Despite their ruthless tactics
, “Dick Taters” often portray themselves as benevolent leaders who are working for the greater good. They may use slogans, symbols and other forms of propaganda to create an image of themselves as heroic figures who are fighting for the people. However their true intentions are usually far from noble, and theory are often motivated by greed, ego, and a desire for absolute control.
In many cases “Dick Taters” rise to power through democratic means, only to subvert the very institutions that put them there. They may use emergency powers, executive orders, and other legal loopholes to bypass the checks and balances of democracy and consolidate their power. Once they have achieved this, they may dismantle the very institutions that enabled their rise to power, leaving a trail of destruction and oppression in their wake.
Overall, the term “Dick Tater” is a powerful and evocative way to criticize those who abuse their power and engage in tyrannical behaviour. It serves as a reminder that even in democratic societies, there are always those who seek to undermine the principles of freedom, justice, and equality. By calling out those individuals and holding them accountable for their actions, we can help to ensure that our societies remain free and just for all.”
Yep, No Dick Taters! The way I see it.
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*illustration from Instagram, Sy and Alex Mom
* image from Reddit
In 2020, The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) published this report: “OTTAWA, Feb. 24, 2020 /CNW/— The Town of Erin, Ont., is the 2019 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the category of municipal government.
Consider that a public meeting and Open House to review a new By-law dealing with procedural issues is being given five hours for presentation and discussion time. The new fill By-law, which will impact the health of Caledon for decades, is being given a two hour Open House presentation and discussion window. Someone is stacking the deck.
The object of his desire, in this case, is the property known locally as Swan Lake located at 0 Shaw’s Creek Road/519 Charleston Sideroad. Despite Ontario policies protecting water bodies from receiving waste soil, the developer and some members of the Caledon Town Council think it’s OK to change Caledon’s fill By-laws to allow this to happen quickly.
Full Stop.
Censorship of free speech has reached its finest moment in North American media. In the U.S.A. free speech is an endangered species. If you insult the King, or anyone or anything he likes, you are exiled because you probably “had very bad ratings.” and “a pure lack of TALENT.” The omnipotent, narcissistic, sociopathic musings of the King determine what is allowable speech and what is not.
The decision to ban the Irish rap group Kneecap was based on their pro-Palestinian stance and alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah. Reporter Mariamne Everett wrote that the band was banned from entering Canada “over accusations that it was endorsing political violence and terrorism.” There is more than a little hypocrisy at play here, as the Canada goes to the UN to support the creation of a Palestinian State.