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30. Watch what happens in Chicago the next few weeks.

Reply to Atreus (Reply #27)

Tue Aug 26, 2025, 02:46 PM

Aug 26

If TSF backs down, they you're right. If he doesn't back down, well...

And I disagree that the article is "defeatism." He points out some very clear solutions. They aren't pleasant, but they are solutions.

I'm putting my faith in the 2026 midterms. If Democrats win the majority of the House at least, then we've preserved our democracy for now. If not, then all bets are off.

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In the end, he and his pal Mussolini were gotten under control. I don't think TACOs going to be around as long as ... marble falls Aug 25 #1

TACO is only a puppet. Amaryllis Aug 26 #14

This is 100% correct. The hertigage foundation are pulling all the strings now and feeding his ego to satisfy him. BiggaThanLife Aug 26 #51

That's why I WON'T be celebrating his "home going" when the heartbeat away is TB Vance Montauk6 Aug 26 #53

Bookmarked! Expertly laid out... FirstLight Aug 25 #2

Great synopsis, lots to absorb here. LaRaven Aug 26 #3

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Hmmmm... LaRaven Aug 26 #28

I agree with much of what you say, Raven.. slightlv Aug 26 #32

Bravo! Much more eloquently stated. LaRaven Aug 26 #35

My dad was stationed in Italy during WWII. slightlv Aug 26 #40

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Contacted my rep and senators asking that they request UN election monitoring EverHopeful Aug 26 #4

I sincerely wish it would be considered! slightlv Aug 26 #33

Chris Armitage? littlemissmartypants Aug 26 #5

Correct. summer_in_TX Aug 27 #58

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We are there. We need to be prepared to Scrivener7 Aug 26 #11

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FWIW, here's the origin of the article. Wednesdays Aug 26 #20

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NOT historical analysis, but defeat in disguise Atreus Aug 26 #27

Watch what happens in Chicago the next few weeks. Wednesdays Aug 26 #30

Zero real-world feasibility Atreus Aug 26 #34

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