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Mike 03

(18,451 posts)
1. Spot on. He has recreated our country as a
Fri Jan 17, 2025, 02:14 PM
Jan 2025

nation in which if you are not MAGA you are an "enemy within." That's a hell of a lot of enemies. And as a logistical and practical matter, that might not mean much if your sin was, say, donating to Kamala Harris. But the danger is that his core supporters are rabid and seem to have a lot of time on their hands. If they feel motivated and emboldened, they can create a lot of suffering and will do so under the belief (which could well be true) that they won't face consequences for hate crime, crimes against anyone they perceive to be an enemy of the new dictatorship.

I think it's rational to be a little bit frightened. Like my physics professor used to say, "A little bit of fear is a good thing." We shouldn't live our lives in fear, but we should be vigilant and use caution, at least initially until we get the lay of the land.

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Donald Trump is terrorizing us. [View all] EndlessWire Jan 2025 OP
Spot on. He has recreated our country as a Mike 03 Jan 2025 #1
He's going to make a lot bdamomma Jan 2025 #6
Yes we are in a toxic relationship with a brutal, dangerous psychopath. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #2
He hates us. Dems, libruls, LBGTQ, POC, immigrants, Native Americans. He hates us all, so of course his "base" does. He Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #13
Yes, hatred, anger, revenge, destruction, pain, chaos, misery. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #14
What did his Mom say? "What kind of monster have I raised?" May have been when he pushed his sister down the stairs? Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #16
It was said he was sent to military school after he attacked one of his teachers. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #20
Just an asshole bully his whole life. Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #24
well, like I said before B.See Jan 2025 #29
He worked his way up to the teachers, so his judgment is bad and he is out of control. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #33
Who's going to fund unemployment insurance when all the workers are deported? dickthegrouch Jan 2025 #3
Yeah, the MAGAs will scream louder. . . DinahMoeHum Jan 2025 #4
I listen to CBC (Canadian) radio a lot. LisaM Jan 2025 #5
That is scary thought bdamomma Jan 2025 #7
He's threatening them, but I don't think they're threatened. paleotn Jan 2025 #9
Canada has clout to retaliate and I hope they do. LisaM Jan 2025 #23
There won't be any retaliation since there won't be any "invasion". paleotn Jan 2025 #25
Trump has turned our closest ally into an enemy. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #15
Choose not to be terrorized. paleotn Jan 2025 #8
I eagerly await the Orange Traitor's demise. 634-5789 Jan 2025 #10
I am not afraid of Donald Trump. Bullies True Blue American Jan 2025 #11
Yeah.. but he's trying Cha Jan 2025 #19
I'm so angry that our MSM normalized the orange friggin monster ! kimbutgar Jan 2025 #12
No SHIT Cha Jan 2025 #17
Donald Trump is the worst evil ever visited upon the United States. dalton99a Jan 2025 #18
I'm waiting for his horns and tail to sprout on Monday during the enshittification ceremony. Efilroft Sul Jan 2025 #22
I'm not cowed Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #21
We're starting to whine as much as the orange felon Keepthesoulalive Jan 2025 #27
This is not the appropriate forum Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #28
Be careful the nsa may come knocking. Keepthesoulalive Jan 2025 #30
I know you understand what I'm saying. Keepthesoulalive Jan 2025 #32
Of course, Narcissists abuse with logical fallacies, gaslighting, lies, stonewalling to control their targets bucolic_frolic Jan 2025 #26
He has ALWAYS been a terrorist. B.See Jan 2025 #31
That's how my father presided over our family. no_hypocrisy Jan 2025 #34
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