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slightlv

(5,528 posts)
30. It seems like the worst damage is always
Mon Mar 17, 2025, 10:59 PM
Mar 17

done from insiders. I just couldn't believe people weren't arrested on Jan 6 for storming the capital. And then it took forever to even get trials started, regardless of evidence. And then the puny, short sentences that were handed down for most of the insurrectionists were a slap in the face of every veteran and every true patriot in this country. I'm remembering those true believers in other countries that emolated themselves in protest of whatever communist edict had come down on them... and wondering if we're going to start seeing an uptick in protests in the U.S. Not that I'm saying anyone should set themselves on fire, of course! but simply marching isn't going to do a damn thing and trump will just close the blinds on us as he gives the order to the cops to start shooting us... or arresting us and sending us Guantanamo Bay, El Salvador, or "out to the desert" with no water.

I feel like we've got to do something jaw droppingly different, but I have no idea what, in order to wake people up. We have to put a pin at this place in history and go no further until things change to the lawful once again.

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basically, screwn. I agree FirstLight Mar 17 #1
I hear you about Medicaid (and the rest) .. Lots of distractions to fend off fears electric_blue68 Mar 17 #15
They are showing us what the Allies losing WWII would have looked like. Irish_Dem Mar 17 #2
All because of one fking guy who is owned by Russia and the lying media who sane wash his psychotic behavior. OMGWTF Mar 17 #3
Exactly. The heritage media perform the final washing steps after Faux and NewsHacks carry the water. John1956PA Mar 17 #6
Rec'd all three posts directly above. Only thing I'd add is that it's not just one puppet and not just wiggs Mar 17 #11
Your post is the exact reason why we need a charismatic white male democrat dsp3000 Mar 18 #36
Not just one guy, it took moonscape Mar 18 #34
That's what I've been saying. And it'll never be back. sinkingfeeling Mar 17 #4
Once these morons got the taste of blood in their mouths moniss Mar 17 #8
My Abnormal Psycho professor slightlv Mar 17 #28
Bernie is great at this. There's a certain segment GPV Mar 17 #5
Joe Rogan was a Bernie Bro. nt LittleGirl Mar 18 #33
The Mango Mussolini PhylliPretzel Mar 17 #7
Our top two leaders: Mr. Evil Mar 17 #9
It's over. GoYouPackersGo Mar 17 #10
The GOP is over. Not the US. This sort of doomerism does nothing LymphocyteLover Mar 17 #13
I disagree, respectfully. GoYouPackersGo Mar 17 #22
You know, I've wondered if that's why Liz Cheney came out as such a slightlv Mar 17 #29
The people who Didn't vote for drumphf DON'T Derserve this electric_blue68 Mar 17 #17
Tim Walz is doing a great job lately, so is Chris Murphy... people will to come to us in part because we are still the LymphocyteLover Mar 17 #12
Thank you for the optimism senseandsensibility Mar 17 #16
I can only hope that sane Americans see this & punish the GOP for a generation, hopefully more. CaptainTruth Mar 17 #14
Chuck Schumer will get right on that, right after his book tour. Bluetus Mar 17 #18
Would an American Navalny have a better chance? Or have we passed the point of no return. Marcuse Mar 17 #19
Mr. Filipkowski is understating the case... GiqueCee Mar 17 #20
"Death to America" pfitz59 Mar 17 #21
It seems like the worst damage is always slightlv Mar 17 #30
Russia took over our country without firing a shot and put in his puppet kimbutgar Mar 17 #23
We Are Getting To A Point Baron2024 Mar 17 #24
Said it when that POS was elected in '16. usa will not survive paul91046 Mar 17 #25
I Agree Baron2024 Mar 17 #26
I'm leaning your direction, Baron... slightlv Mar 17 #31
Nonviolence And Democracy Baron2024 Mar 17 #32
It takes a movement thought crime Mar 18 #38
why didn't you post the link? it's on bluesky, not twitter, so ... ??? nt orleans Mar 17 #27
Maga are not going to be galvanized, maybe a tiny amount unless things get really Meowmee Mar 18 #35
If you must have leaders, Bernie & AOC are doing it - TBF Mar 18 #37
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