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Woodycall

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26. All I'm saying is that in my "read" of the situation, and in my opinion,
Fri Jul 4, 2025, 09:52 PM
Jul 4

things have progressed far beyond "we'll destroy them in the midterms". I just heard again tonight (07/04/2025) from a guest on the Chris Hayes show who said (paraphrased): "the right isn't acting like they are at all concerned about facing any kind of re-election problems" "In fact, they're behaving like they know something that the rest of us don't" "It's almost like they know that there will be no more elections". They have already crossed the bright line that will bring charges of sedition and crimes against humanity against them if the Democrats get control. They are not going to "stop" now or even "tone it down". It's all-in or a life in prison (or worse) for many of them. And they know it. Just be watchful and be prepared for anything. including armed resistance if necessary because like it or not, sometimes that is what is required in the fight for democracy. Sound extreme? Well, that's exactly how this country was founded. This little exercise in "fascist USA" has been in the works for over 90 years, and they're almost there. This is as much of a turning-point as WWII. My Dad didn't ship-off to that war wearing a t-shirt with a witty slogan and carrying a clever sign. He shipped-off with a browning automatic rifle...

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sprinting towards full, open dictatorship Celerity Jul 3 #1
It's like we're already there, but in denial about it In It to Win It Jul 3 #2
Oh, sure as the law of gravity we're at full on fascist dictatorship. ancianita Jul 3 #9
Then it's time to take it to the people Woodycall Jul 3 #17
What do you recommend? I'm still all about a National American Strike. ancianita Jul 3 #19
You'll know if your way doesn't work Woodycall Jul 3 #22
At least I'm considering solutions that worked elsewhere. If you don't even try to think of a solution, any cynical ancianita Jul 4 #24
All I'm saying is that in my "read" of the situation, and in my opinion, Woodycall Jul 4 #26
I hear you loud and clear. ancianita Jul 5 #27
Whenever I even mention general strike here, PCIntern Jul 5 #28
... ancianita Jul 5 #29
The French had the right idea.... Jack Valentino Jul 3 #21
So did the Italians in Milan on April 28th, 1945 Woodycall Jul 3 #23
Nope.............. Lovie777 Jul 3 #3
The Supreme Whorehouse will undoubtedly approve dalton99a Jul 3 #4
Hey they deserve a summer vacation too newdeal2 Jul 3 #7
Sure, why not? stumpysbear Jul 3 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author stumpysbear Jul 3 #6
Bring in the real pigeons! BidenRocks Jul 3 #8
The ultimate nullification of laws 2na fisherman Jul 3 #10
drumpf picked the perfect Attorney General for his agenda JoseBalow Jul 3 #11
60 year old twice divorced graduate of the 99th ranked law school in the country BOSSHOG Jul 3 #12
I suspect the next American revolution just started Iamscrewed Jul 3 #13
They sound surprised orangecrush Jul 3 #14
'He has refused his ascent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.' Volaris Jul 3 #15
Trumplandia. Get used to it. Only gonna get worse. NoMoreRepugs Jul 3 #16
It has NOT even been 9 months JCMach1 Jul 3 #18
Hitler weaponized the Constitution against the people. Initech Jul 3 #20
Sounds like an impeachable offense intrepidity Jul 4 #25
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