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bucolic_frolic

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8. GOP operatives in every town

Fri Jun 23, 2023, 03:38 PM

Jun 2023

All are potential petty tyrants, looking to steal for themselves. Because that's what labor camps are about. They steal your labor, and you're detained so they can clean out your home and bank assets. You're unaware. And once they get to that point, they won't ever let you loose to find out or accuse them. That's what small town Nazism did.

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I believe, "IT CAN HAPPEN HERE." My friend thinks I'm paranoid. [View all] Cyrano Jun 2023 OP

Does she vote and vote reliably Democratic? From what I've seen from many here, that's all you need. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2023 #1

Yes. But voting is not enough. Cyrano Jun 2023 #4

I agree voting is not enough; I'm curious what outcome you're working toward with the talking, WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2023 #6

It ain't that deep. Cyrano Jun 2023 #12

It's already happening here. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2023 #2

Just make sure she votes, Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #3

the climate denialism alone is danger enough GenXer47 Jun 2023 #5

"How do you convince someone"..... anciano Jun 2023 #7

GOP operatives in every town bucolic_frolic Jun 2023 #8

+1 TheRealNorth Jun 2023 #21

Will she watch a documentary? Nevilledog Jun 2023 #9

OMG you got me watching it Tree Lady Jun 2023 #48

They're creepy as fuck. It's the real grooming going on out there. Nevilledog Jun 2023 #52

We came a Congressional vote edhopper Jun 2023 #10

Excellent point! Playingmantis Jun 2023 #41

That was the plan edhopper Jun 2023 #44

Things do get hyped up a bit sometimes. pwb Jun 2023 #11

And when reality hits people in the face, their first response is "If only I had known." Lonestarblue Jun 2023 #13

Excellent post, thanks for the links. anciano Jun 2023 #15

I've tried telling her much of the reality you've stated Cyrano Jun 2023 #16

What is at the top of her priorities? Lonestarblue Jun 2023 #26

Not sure. She has many interests, but politics isn't one of them. Cyrano Jun 2023 #27

This answers a lot, DU is full of politicos and the non politicos in Germany who didn't see ... uponit7771 Jun 2023 #47

Well done and thanks for the info. appalachiablue Jun 2023 #55

To us it's a slow motion trainwreck Cosmocat Jun 2023 #14

I wish I had the magic words for you to say. The responses have been excellent. Boomerproud Jun 2023 #17

And Republicans are doing everything possible to destroy your healthcare Cyrano Jun 2023 #19

This explains why there's so many Establishment types on on to so-called left. NotVeryImportant Jun 2023 #18

Remind your friend that abortion rights were safe . . . until they weren't. Vinca Jun 2023 #20

+100 TheRealNorth Jun 2023 #22

Hard to get through Cyrano Jun 2023 #23

Also let her know, MOMFUDSKI Jun 2023 #43

Here is just a few articles you can have your friend read or if you want to read and use some Bev54 Jun 2023 #24

Most think I am over the top... S/V Loner Jun 2023 #25

Yep. They think it's funny when I reference labor camps or ecstatic Jun 2023 #28

I understand your dilemma. It is tough. Caliman73 Jun 2023 #29

I totally understand you, Caliman Cyrano Jun 2023 #32

Never throw in the towel. Caliman73 Jun 2023 #38

Yep Cyrano Jun 2023 #39

It could happen in the US if it had the backing of the military and the 3 branches of gov't FakeNoose Jun 2023 #30

This post made me think a lot about what we want for this country. Lonestarblue Jun 2023 #31

These are also the top 10 things Republicans are against. Cyrano Jun 2023 #33

Great post! I hope you consider making an OP for this FakeNoose Jun 2023 #34

Agree. Lonestarblue, put this up as an OP Cyrano Jun 2023 #36

It's actually heartening that the same attitude which allows Democratic voters......... jaxexpat Jun 2023 #35

The MSM is always at least 5 years behind where they should be LiberalLovinLug Jun 2023 #37

Am curious Rebl2 Jun 2023 #40

It HAS already happened here if you to to consider that there was a violent attempt to stop Martin68 Jun 2023 #42

Fascism has always been baked into he American Pie SomedayKindaLove Jun 2023 #45

There are lots of good books about the Republican Party. betsuni Jun 2023 #46

I don't know either. Initech Jun 2023 #49

+1 DontBelieveEastisEas Jun 2023 #51

Can't Vote in a dictatorship DontBelieveEastisEas Jun 2023 #50

Maybe videos? summer_in_TX Jun 2023 #53

The majority of people don't pay much attention to politics womanofthehills Jun 2023 #54

It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis (1935) political novel. There were pro fascist elements appalachiablue Jun 2023 #56