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senseandsensibility

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81. Absolutely not

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 03:22 PM

Jun 13

and although what's happening is meant to depress us, we can't let them succeed! Non violent protest is powerful and there is no reason we should abdicate that power.

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While we are focused on Padilla (and deservedly so) [View all] senseandsensibility Jun 2025 OP

We have lost our democracy. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #1

I'm not that pessemistic senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #2

We keep thinking that the new thing will be the final straw. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #4

I disagree, Irish_Dem: I think this has made it really clear where we're headed with the republicans of today. BComplex Jun 2025 #40

I'm sensing that too senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #55

Appears that republicans are not vapor2 Jun 2025 #66

Repub legislators need to Stand Up. Otherwise the blowback is meaningless. nt. druidity33 Jun 13 #74

The Republican Legislators DENVERPOPS Jun 13 #79

Maybe. But power concentration is unprecedented. Imagine if they weaponize access to credit cards and bank access. lostnfound Jun 13 #82

The wakeup call was 2015 Hornedfrog2000 Jun 2025 #13

Vichy Dems OhioBack2Blue Jun 13 #70

Rump and his minions have been giving us "wake-up calls" for ten years..... lastlib Jun 2025 #43

And millions have been VOTING FOR THIS RandomNumbers Jun 13 #75

Not sure exactly what to do about it but I know what we CAN'T do. calimary Jun 13 #80

Absolutely not senseandsensibility Jun 13 #81

Need to get another one, without these fascist assholes. rzemanfl Jun 2025 #3

I keep thinking the same. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #5

I don't think folks are going to wait much longer. n/t rzemanfl Jun 2025 #6

I keep thinking that too, but nothing happens to the jackwads. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #11

I don't bdamomma Jun 2025 #29

May our numbers be amazing -- and may the t-storms in DC wash out 47's bullshit pat_k Jun 2025 #64

Well the bdamomma Jun 13 #71

We need to get a BETTER one. Why continue the bias? (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jun 2025 #17

What about "without these assholes" wasn't clear? rzemanfl Jun 2025 #18

Removing the 'assholes' is the start, not the culmination. OldBaldy1701E Jun 13 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author rzemanfl Jun 2025 #19

It's almost gone. The time to act is now. RVN VET71 Jun 2025 #27

I think many people, much like me, are engaged in a "slow burn" over everything going on---- Jack Valentino Jun 2025 #65

This is a war declaration. Tumbulu Jun 2025 #7

It is Noem explaining to her idiot followers WHY the military is being put in place. hamsterjill Jun 2025 #25

Which is why I told all DUers to make sure they hear every word she said malaise Jun 2025 #8

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Jun 2025 #9

Thanks for reading senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #16

Even using the Californians voted for this statement won't convince Nazis they're overstepping... haele Jun 2025 #10

Noem bromeando Jun 2025 #12

JHC WTHF!! Cha Jun 2025 #14

I thought she was an advocate of state's rights. I guess she has no principles. surfered Jun 2025 #15

I am not aware of any "R" politicians or Rump appointee who has ANY principles or integrity. Trust_Reality Jun 2025 #24

States rights aren't "city" rights.... live love laugh Jun 2025 #36

They dropped that ancient lie like a fucking hot potato as soon as they got the fascist government of their wet dreams. Karasu Jun 2025 #57

This is not bdamomma Jun 2025 #20

I really think this needs to be the focus senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #21

Stay tuned more to come... live love laugh Jun 2025 #38

In solidarity with the socialists of CA - TBF Jun 2025 #22

fucking outrageous and evil LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #23

Gavin Newsom:Bail Organa::California: Alderaan::Donald Trump:Sheev Palpatine 0rganism Jun 2025 #26

Due to the president's his administration's harms done through word and deed against named CA leaders, ancianita Jun 2025 #28

She doesn't know the difference between a liberation and occupation! LostOne4Ever Jun 2025 #30

Doesn't know or doesn't care? live love laugh Jun 2025 #37

At this point I wonder if it matters senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #49

Noem shot a puppy... GiqueCee Jun 2025 #31

The propaganda BS machine is running white hot. Liberation is everywhere and nowhere. flashman13 Jun 2025 #32

Police and guards are everywhere. Justice is nowhere. Justice matters. Jun 2025 #47

Thank you for this very necessary post. eppur_se_muova Jun 2025 #33

The trump admin doesn't leave anything to the imagination anymore. They've been telling us... Hekate Jun 2025 #34

We've all been shot in the face. dchill Jun 2025 #35

As bad as the assault on Padilla was, what Noem said was worse. SunSeeker Jun 2025 #39

I hope that this incident calls attention senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #41

We won't have Trump or Vance for a total of 4 years. annielion Jun 2025 #42

Wow. Thank you for this. Should be post of its own. Joinfortmill Jun 13 #76

Dog killing seems rapist supporting trash JI7 Jun 2025 #44

Marking for tomorrow rurallib Jun 2025 #45

I say "liberate this !" Nigrum Cattus Jun 2025 #46

Source? Mme. Defarge Jun 2025 #48

The press conference? stillcool Jun 2025 #53

Merci! Mme. Defarge Jun 2025 #61

happy to! stillcool Jun 2025 #63

K&R spanone Jun 2025 #50

She Declared War JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #51

I thought they were there to round up and deport illegal immigrants. Wingus Dingus Jun 2025 #52

Combine what she and Tom Homan (neither of them very bright or stratigic) said and we know where it's going Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #54

moreover.... orchidlady Jun 2025 #56

"We are...here to liberate the city from the socialists and ....(the) governor" Grins Jun 2025 #58

I wish somebody could remind the blockhead that her parents and grandparents get that "socialist" Medicare. raccoon Jun 13 #68

Chris Hayes is covering this aspect right now! senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #59

Just another cultist trying to outdo the rest of the cult underpants Jun 2025 #60

Kick SheltieLover Jun 2025 #62

I wish her poor, dead dog would get KARMA BigmanPigman Jun 13 #67

Yeah, but California has SOOOO many more people than South Dakota DFW Jun 13 #69

What's Krasnov's game? Regime wants to liberate California kkmarie Jun 13 #73

Let's face it. They're going to get most of what they want flamingdem Jun 13 #77

This is "Fort Sumpter" ThoughtCriminal Jun 13 #78

Troops in LA Heftylefty Jun 17 #83

That's possible senseandsensibility Jun 17 #84