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Martin68

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17. Yes. We never knew it wasn't until they obeyed court orders. If Trump doesn't obey court orders, that will be a test of
Fri Apr 18, 2025, 09:50 PM
Apr 18

our democracy and our country. Until then, we don't know how far this will go.

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I agree, I don't know what has happened to our elected leaders. Irish_Dem Apr 18 #1
I think we already have gone the way of 1930s Germany nt doc03 Apr 18 #2
Then you don't know the history of the Third Reich. That's Trumps' goal, but he is nowhere near completion at this Martin68 Apr 18 #4
I have little faith in the SCOTUS and even less in the military since he has purged those doc03 Apr 18 #5
Yes, but until and unless they fold, we are still a democracy. I've visited countries under a totalitarian regime. Martin68 Apr 18 #6
When under Nixon, Reagan, or W was it ever remotely like this? n/t elocs Apr 18 #12
Yes. We never knew it wasn't until they obeyed court orders. If Trump doesn't obey court orders, that will be a test of Martin68 Apr 18 #17
Nixon, Reagan, and W were nowhere near as bad as Trump. wnylib Apr 18 #16
We didn't know at the time until they folded when faced with court orders. if Trump defies the courts, that will be Martin68 Apr 18 #18
We were not vigilant and became complacent. We thought we were too great of a nation elocs Apr 18 #11
We're all praying with you, Representative Clyburn. Even those of us who don't normally pray. Martin68 Apr 18 #3
But what if this is the will of God and part of God's plan? elocs Apr 18 #13
Unfortunately thoughts and prayers have had no helpful effect thus far, despite the fervent desires of believers. Ford_Prefect Apr 18 #7
Yes, it's too late. We were not vigilant and took our freedoms for granted that they would always be here. elocs Apr 18 #14
Prayers, really ??? SamKnause Apr 18 #8
Cool ... let's just pray away the Nazis UpInArms Apr 18 #9
For some, prayer is the beginning of action. For others, it is the end. Intractable Apr 18 #10
Yes, it's also cultural for many older black Americans JI7 Apr 18 #15
To add to your reply from Google electric_blue68 Apr 19 #19
We need to try something else, prayers aren't working. Ursus Rex Apr 19 #20
prayer is utterly useless Skittles Apr 20 #21
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