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The Way Forward

SleeplessinSoCal

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17. Jefferson's language in the Declaration of Independence from monarchy was inspiring.

Reply to Hellbound Hellhound (Reply #16)

Tue Feb 11, 2025, 06:08 PM

Feb 11

None of what you say is true. We are experiencing lawlessness coupled with intimidating anyone who dares speak the truth or not vote for completely unqualified nominees like RFK, Patel, Hegseth and Vought. He's firing every safeguard put in place by acts of Congress with no push back from Congress.

And the SCOTUS has for the first time in our history given over the right to break laws to the president and his band of neo Christo-fascists.

"A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls, violent suppression of the opposition, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism"

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What should happen this coming Independence Day? [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Feb 9 OP

I love 1776 the movie. I'll probably still watch it but won't do any celebrating... wcmagumba Feb 9 #1

Ditto, and will hope something will have given us reason to celebrate. elleng Feb 9 #2

Oh I dunno... TommyT139 Feb 9 #3

Good! elleng Feb 9 #4

Okay, maybe a little celebrating, like a small sparkly fountain in my complex parking lot... wcmagumba Feb 9 #5

The psychics are saying that he'll be toast before the Ides of March. usonian Feb 9 #6

Please please please...you psychos/psychics/physics rock.....! wcmagumba Feb 9 #11

I think it's a great Topic to discuss proud patriot Feb 9 #7

I agree that something needs to be done. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 9 #9

My prediction is sadly unfolding.... Bread and Circuses Feb 9 #8

Rendition Trump and Musk? 3825-87867 Feb 9 #10

I will remember the words of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Undependence. In Congress, July 4, 1776. DFW Feb 11 #12

Why not celebrate? Sure, America has done bad shit. Every country in the world has. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 11 #13

I couldn't disagree more. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 11 #15

We had the same with JFK. We had the same with Johnson. We had the same with Wilson and FDR. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 11 #16

Jefferson's language in the Declaration of Independence from monarchy was inspiring. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 11 #17

We should wear Constitution shirts and hand out pocket constitutions proud patriot Feb 14 #19

We usually drive the county Democratic party float in our Bettie Feb 11 #14

Releasing January 6 violent convicts was meant to be intimidation. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 11 #18

A spending boycott. Hotler Feb 15 #20

Funeral service for the Constitution nt Wicked Blue Feb 15 #21

That's a solid reaction. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 15 #22

Do Nothing Day IzzaNuDay Feb 15 #23

I just recall his desire to bring in the military. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 15 #24