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So, “It could happen here?”
That’s not doomer, that’s being a realist. Either Biden becomes a dictator and risks MAGA civil war, or Trump becomes a dictator and risks a rebellion. Those are the 2 choices.
“I’m stunned!”
Reaches for Big Mac and Diet Coke.
“Did the Celtics win last night?”
It’s not just one off night
- From 10am to 4pm, Biden is dependably engaged — and many of his public events in front of cameras are held within those hours.
conveniently timed
They’ve had the case since December’23. Don’t spread conspiracy thinking.
TBF, It’s difficult to copy-paste MSNBC talking points about why Biden should stay in the race.
So, if Trump does an official act, and assasinates all the SC justices, who decides then?
Biden should use the Emergency Alert text system to let every American know what this ruling means, and what’s at stake.
Or, at least break into broadcast programming with an address to inform everyone.
All democracies turn into dictatorships - but not by coup. The people give their democracy to a dictator, whether it's Julius Caesar or Napoleon or Adolf Hitler. Ultimately, the general population goes along with the idea.
George Lucas
When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right.
-Victor Hugo
Why would he end up in prison? It would not have been a crime when he committed it. That’s what immunity means.
Trainspotters are going to storm the capital when Biden loses.
Hypothetical, yes. Fiction, not anymore.
Then why did they send the decision back to lower court to decide what “official “ acts are?
AOC will not survive after Trump wins.
"Haven't you heard it's a battle of words?"
The poster bearer cried
"Listen, son," said the man with the gun
"There's room for you inside"
Is this fascism yet, or are we waiting for the trains to run on time?
We want them to do option 1, but know they are going to choose option 2.
"In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law," warned Justice Sonia Sotomayor. "With fear for our democracy, I dissent."
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17119069
> "In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law," warned Justice Sonia Sotomayor. "With fear for our democracy, I dissent."
"The climate crisis is here. This is an emergency. Politicians need to start acting like it."
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17098218
> "The climate crisis is here. This is an emergency. Politicians need to start acting like it."
The president often had a weak, raspy voice during his first debate against Trump, in what Democrats had hoped would be a turning point in the race.
The president often had a weak, raspy voice during his first debate against Trump, in what Democrats had hoped would be a turning point in the race.
If enacted, the elimination of Head Start would undermine economic growth and exacerbate inequalities among families with young children.
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> If enacted, the elimination of Head Start would undermine economic growth and exacerbate inequalities among families with young children.
If enacted, the elimination of Head Start would undermine economic growth and exacerbate inequalities among families with young children.
If enacted, the elimination of Head Start would undermine economic growth and exacerbate inequalities among families with young children.
"Jamaal and our movement were such a threat to right-wing power, to GOP megadonors, and to AIPAC's influence in Congress that they had to spend $15 million to defeat us," said one progressive organizer.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16955018
> "Jamaal and our movement were such a threat to right-wing power, to GOP megadonors, and to AIPAC's influence in Congress that they had to spend $15 million to defeat us," said one progressive organizer.
"Jamaal and our movement were such a threat to right-wing power, to GOP megadonors, and to AIPAC's influence in Congress that they had to spend $15 million to defeat us," said one progressive organizer.
"Jamaal and our movement were such a threat to right-wing power, to GOP megadonors, and to AIPAC's influence in Congress that they had to spend $15 million to defeat us," said one progressive organizer.
National Transportation Safety Board faults railroad company and contractors with unnecessary pollution
National Transportation Safety Board faults railroad company and contractors with unnecessary pollution
Congressman Bowman defeated by George Latimer, backed by pro-Israel groups in most expensive House primary ever
Congressman Bowman defeated by George Latimer, backed by pro-Israel groups in most expensive House primary ever
Survivor testimonies and audiovisual analysis reveal a pattern of strikes by Israeli UAVs on Palestinian journalists in recent months.
Survivor testimonies and audiovisual analysis reveal a pattern of strikes by Israeli UAVs on Palestinian journalists in recent months — even when they are clearly identifiable as press.
"We thank all who stood by us, fought for us, and remained utterly committed in the fight for his freedom," said WikiLeaks. "Julian's freedom is our freedom."
"We thank all who stood by us, fought for us, and remained utterly committed in the fight for his freedom," said WikiLeaks. "Julian's freedom is our freedom."
Many donors disavowed Trump after the mob attack on the Capitol. Their attitude now? “We’ll get richer if he wins.”…
Many donors disavowed Trump after the mob attack on the Capitol. Their attitude now? “We’ll get richer if he wins.”
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we should seek to drive changes so deeply that our country eventually emerges with a new system of political economy, one that routinely delivers good results for people, place, and planet.
"The majority's failure to respect the right to marriage in this country consigns U.S. citizens to rely on the fickle grace of other countries' immigration laws."
"The majority's failure to respect the right to marriage in this country consigns U.S. citizens to rely on the fickle grace of other countries' immigration laws."
Democrats—and Americans more generally—must finally realize that Trump’s MAGA GOP is no longer interested in policy or politics but solely wants to seize absolute political and economic power.
Democrats—and Americans more generally—must finally realize that Trump’s MAGA GOP is no longer interested in policy or politics but solely wants to seize absolute political and economic power.
"I hope our case inspires youth to always use their voices to hold leaders accountable for the future they will inherit," said one plaintiff.
"I hope our case inspires youth to always use their voices to hold leaders accountable for the future they will inherit," said one plaintiff.