9 Nov '26 15:37
#russell-brand-trial #celebrity-witch-hunt #me-too-movement #totalitarianism #fucked-up-world
I feel vaguely nauseous.
This whole trial reminds me of George Orwell's depiction of tyranny in 1984.
When the State destroys its enemies the mechanics are slow and brutal and inexorable. This is about setting an example. Every famous person with a colourful past is on notice. If you try to use your celebrity to undermine or interfere with the corrupt machinations ot totalitarian power, this what awaits you.
There are strong parallels here with the George Pell case in Australia and Julian Assange's legal saga.
Assange was accused of rape just like Brand and might have been stitched up for that if had not taken shelter in the Ecuadorian consulate.
https://x.com/DefiantLs/status/2119811803127705957