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In reply to the discussion: Part 1: On April 20th, 2025, the United States may Cross the Point of No Return. [View all]erronis
(21,003 posts)5. Expect the internet to be shut down or severely curtailed.
Just like in russia, china, and other authoritarian regimes.
The major ISPs will kowtow to the orders - perhaps they are already on-board and waiting the signal. Independent ISPs are dependent on the major backbones to make the internet world-wide (or even nation-wide.)
There may be selective filtering of addresses that are allowed to be used. Easy to do. Expect DU to be on the filter list.
There may also be tracking of your traffic - where you visit, your search requests, etc.
Altho the current regime/Dogers don't have the talent, content may also be modified to promote or discredit.
I've thought this would be coming for months. I hope I'm wrong.
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Part 1: On April 20th, 2025, the United States may Cross the Point of No Return. [View all]
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2025
OP
Yes. This group is working to have more clarity from lawmakers so they can stop him in court.
Passages
Apr 2025
#34
even if he does, I don't see how they can effectively institute martial law in this huge and diverse country
LymphocyteLover
Apr 2025
#13
Citizens around the county are getting more angry each day with what they are seeing. This is literally his trump card.
jalan48
Apr 2025
#17
Seriously, how does this unsourced "probabilistic forecast" help us? Even the footnotes have no sources.
ancianita
Apr 2025
#27