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Martin Eden

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22. He's acting like a fascist

Reply to cstanleytech (Reply #6)

Mon Apr 14, 2025, 06:22 AM

Apr 2025

When dissent is not only declared illegal but severely punished, we have fascism.

It remains to be seen whether the punishment The Felon calls for will stand up in court, but CBS will be burdened with legal fees and might self-censor going forward. Others may as well, not wanting to incur the wrath of this fascist administration.

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