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16. Assuming the worst is falling prey to a trap.

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 11:53 PM

Jun 9

One that leads to compliance in advance. We cannot, must not, obey in advance.

From On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder - Rule #1. Do Not Obey In Advance

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The officer HAS to be prosecuted MadameButterfly Jun 9 #6

it'll happen at the post war trials. nt Javaman Jun 9 #8

Reality is reality. Irish_Dem Jun 9 #10

California is not a military dictatorship MadameButterfly Jun 9 #15

Assuming the worst is falling prey to a trap. summer_in_TX Jun 9 #16

Or do what Australians are best known for and turn around and shout out Baitball Blogger Jun 9 #5

Same vibe as area51 Jun 9 #3

Who's going to hold them accountable? IronLionZion Jun 9 #4

LAPD officer, that makes it a state crime. sop Jun 9 #11

I looked up the phone number Unwind Your Mind Jun 9 #14

The Supreme Court will have blood on their hands..... Butterflylady Jun 9 #7

He is. rubbersole Jun 9 #12

4 dead in Ohio skydive forever Jun 9 #9

Whoa! PatSeg Jun 9 #13