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62. Elections are about to become secondary concerns. The RW leaders will no longer need to fool the rubes.

Sat Mar 22, 2025, 02:58 AM

Mar 2025

Now that they're positioned to dismantle the very systems of democracy itself, voting in elections will no longer be a reliable way to remove them from power regardless of how unpopular they become. November 2026 is far too distant to provide any assurance of legitimate outcomes.

Sorry, Ben, we couldn't keep it. We're on another path now.

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I think, and this is only my opinion, not fact, we're coming to a showdown with [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 OP

should we be getting ready for President Vance? eShirl Mar 2025 #1

Yeah, that's the fucking downside of this. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #2

I'm convinced that was the plan all along... S/V Loner Mar 2025 #31

This makes sense. yardwork Mar 2025 #42

Vance...who I've heard is worse than Trump, if that's possible. elocs Mar 2025 #33

It's only going to take 1 Diet Coke from Captain Zero Mar 2025 #54

He's smarter than tRump, but fortunately lacks the ability to hypnotise the rubes like tRump does. diane in sf Mar 2025 #48

Exactly. He is unlikable Iris Mar 2025 #50

Elections are about to become secondary concerns. The RW leaders will no longer need to fool the rubes. 0rganism Mar 2025 #62

Holding onto power is the first priority of a dictator Martin Eden Mar 2025 #65

He is nasty and hateful. milestogo Mar 2025 #69

He's just as guilty Blue Full Moon Mar 2025 #57

Both 47 and Vance must be impeached. pat_k Mar 2025 #61

Absolutely! That's the plan, I believe. Let Trump go as crazy as he wants, then 25th Amendment. mucholderthandirt Mar 2025 #68

The Judiciary ._. Mar 2025 #3

Yes, CJ Roberts and his cohorts created this monster, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #6

It will still be Elon all the way MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #4

they're pushing towards something stillcool Mar 2025 #5

I think the only thing that will cause any action it when SSA stops sending the money out..133 billion out of the LiberalArkie Mar 2025 #7

Yep, and I covered that in a post on another thread. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #8

And that is my belief what Krasnov wants. LiberalArkie Mar 2025 #11

Trump is a narcissist. yardwork Mar 2025 #43

tRump wants attention Seinan Sensei Mar 2025 #46

I 100% agree with you here. But something is making me think bluestarone Mar 2025 #23

+1000. nt MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #25

They want the big protests, so they can create a narrative that suits them. yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #28

The good thing is that we know their agenda, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #29

Without a doubt there will be instigators. We gotta plan on that for sure. bluestarone Mar 2025 #30

Right. Plan and organize well. And then be alert. yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #52

If SS stops serbbral Mar 2025 #32

I like the idea of physically impeached... slightlv Mar 2025 #36

Ha! Ha! serbbral Mar 2025 #70

Courts will cave on some things but stand up to him on others. unblock Mar 2025 #9

IMHO, Justice Roberts's recent statement was a warning to tdump Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #10

I do believe that you're right, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #13

Been A Dick Donald... I like it! nt Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #16

Thank you. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #17

Silver lining? central scrutinizer Mar 2025 #12

That would be the sweet icing on the cake. nt MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #15

Yup. 2naSalit Mar 2025 #14

I think if his "Truth Social" insanity keeps escalating, his obvious balance & gait abnormalities continue, hlthe2b Mar 2025 #18

the way ACB was looking at Trump recently Skittles Mar 2025 #19

What I don't get is that with this Roberts and his cohorts ruling on immunity, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #20

honestly Skittles Mar 2025 #21

Agreed. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2025 #22

No... not "trump whores" slightlv Mar 2025 #38

I thought about that after I had posted Skittles Mar 2025 #58

Pam Bondi will get right on that Martin Eden Mar 2025 #66

He is not going to change for the better Turbineguy Mar 2025 #24

I have yet to hear of Tickle Mar 2025 #26

I think we have a way to go. Magats still think he's the greatest thing ever. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #27

Oh yeah. We're just getting started here. Maru Kitteh Mar 2025 #34

Time Zone ZDU Mar 2025 #35

Considering what we're living w now, what would "off rails more" look like?! Hekate Mar 2025 #37

This WILL manifest itself into a Contitutional crisis Joe Nation Mar 2025 #39

That is what should happen with the courts Bev54 Mar 2025 #40

And more folks will end up in prison malaise Mar 2025 #41

From your lips to God's ear Joinfortmill Mar 2025 #44

Agreed 3auld6phart Mar 2025 #45

Of course they will ALL lose. valleyrogue Mar 2025 #47

Nope 👎 live love laugh Mar 2025 #49

Trump is both an asset and a problem for the billionaires. hay rick Mar 2025 #51

Rage Against The Machine here GusBob Mar 2025 #53

Honestly, I'm completely lost at this point... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #55

Can you be more specific? Meowmee Mar 2025 #56

Absolutely will ignore USSC like Andrew Jackson did. uponit7771 Mar 2025 #59

What recourse exists at that point? Martin Eden Mar 2025 #63

Impeachment uponit7771 Mar 2025 #67

There will be a straw that breaks the camels back. pat_k Mar 2025 #60

I think we're fucked unless Republicans decide to locate a few vertebrae and stand up for the country, too. Vinca Mar 2025 #64