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Scalded Nun

(1,443 posts)
21. Under the radar and under-reported by the media
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:22 AM
Jul 3

This bill will allow the creation of Trump's private army (ICE), supposedly for immigration control. I see this as a private army, a Gestapo in waiting if you will, untethered by the constitutional constraints placed on the military. Besides going after anyone they are told to go after, I expect to see them in most polling places next year, intimidating and suppressing voters. Their mandate...doing Trump's bidding with the assurance in the reality that they can act as they wish with impunity (pardons for all).

Another reason why the GOP is not concerned about their constituents. They cannot be a constituent if they cannot vote. Just another voice to be silenced. Another reason why Trump shouted 'You'll never have to worry about voting again'.

Don't forget to throw in a totally corrupt and complicit SCOTUS majority.

They all know exactly what they doing, and the media won't even touch it.

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Awe? RandySF Jul 3 #1
If you have ever seen McGovern in action BumRushDaShow Jul 3 #2
it's a poor choice of words. barbtries Jul 3 #7
Disgust, horror, shock...anything but awe. sop Jul 3 #9
i can only assume one of two possibilities barbtries Jul 3 #10
or the editor is 8 years old (and AWEsome). nt orleans Jul 3 #34
I think "Disgust" is the word he's looking for. nt MrsCheaplaugh Jul 3 #18
Awe shit maybe COL Mustard Jul 3 #26
Awe -- as in awful. Intractable Jul 3 #27
I would say more incredulous. tornado34jh Jul 3 #32
Some other countries moondust Jul 3 #3
Eventually the civilized world will band together to stop American evil. mwb970 Jul 3 #28
Many Germans were not persuaded until staring down the barrel of a US GI rifle. Irish_Dem Jul 3 #29
They will say, "We got nukes! USA USA USA!!!" Lucky Luciano Jul 3 #44
If Hitler had nukes we would be speaking German. Irish_Dem Jul 3 #45
Then if starving us takes too long, they can shoot us. Walleye Jul 3 #4
Yep. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #5
McGovern was great. barbtries Jul 3 #6
Excellent! We need this kind of language! ananda Jul 3 #8
"What's wrong with you people?" Ray Bruns Jul 3 #11
"Thinking"??? By Republicans????? Paladin Jul 3 #12
The Trumpism train only gains speed every single day - there is no real opposition NoMoreRepugs Jul 3 #13
"Dems are clueless how to stop it." BumRushDaShow Jul 3 #15
Unfortunately, I think you may be right. hadEnuf Jul 3 #20
'Awe' isn't the right word. 'Incredulous' is more descriptive. sinkingfeeling Jul 3 #14
They are Republicans in the age of Trump. That is what is wrong with them. LymphocyteLover Jul 3 #16
"Jesus Christ, what are you people thinking?" MLWR Jul 3 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Joinfortmill Jul 3 #19
Under the radar and under-reported by the media Scalded Nun Jul 3 #21
"What's wrong with you people?" I can answer that, selfishness, cruelty and hate. nt Hotler Jul 3 #22
They are doing what their wealthy owners tell them to do. There's no mystery here. jalan48 Jul 3 #23
Wha's wrong with them? mdbl Jul 3 #24
I always think that I simply cannot despise MAGA any more intensely than I already do. mwb970 Jul 3 #25
GOP is thinking it is worth killing every American for unlimited power and money. Irish_Dem Jul 3 #30
That's the question, right? IronLionZion Jul 3 #31
Thank you, , Rep. McGovern republianmushroom Jul 3 #33
send him a thank you orleans Jul 3 #35
Impressive rage about rethuglican complicity and groveling Bayard Jul 3 #36
They've been brainwashed and Fox News is in control of half of Congress. Initech Jul 3 #37
After the last 10 fucking years...what ISN'T wrong with them? Karasu Jul 3 #38
I'm not sure, actually I know, that "in awe" would have been the adjective I would have used to describe this Texin Jul 3 #39
"In awe?" I don't that a means what you think it does. How about "angry about" instead? Martin68 Jul 3 #40
Really like Jim McGovern! betsuni Jul 3 #41
This is not a democracy and hasn't been for awhile Iamscrewed Jul 3 #42
I thought the senate pulled Figarosmom Jul 3 #43
The Dems have to finally realize they are looking into the pit Javaman Jul 3 #46
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