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My children told me to stop posting because of possible backlash from the MAGA government. I'm on SSDI because I can't walk without at least a cane, can't drive, etc. I'm 63 and a little concerned. In fact, at Christmas get together, my children told me that I will never be homeless.
I can't believe how low this country has gone.
Blue Full Moon
(3,649 posts)The secret service went to an elementary school to question an 11 year old about anti trump posts.
XanaDUer2
(15,772 posts)yankee87
(2,860 posts)Going to be a shitshow
phylny
(8,819 posts)it was a threat against his life.
Blue Full Moon
(3,649 posts)They sure didn't do anything to the ones that posted that kind of stuff about Hillary and Biden. Didn't see any thing like that on Kamala. But I retired 2021.
SupportSanity
(1,598 posts)I had to look this one up. It was originally reported as agents from ICE trying to get in the school. There was no reporting on the reason. But it was ICE so you assume.
Now it turns out it was really Secret Service trying to get to a kid in school who had posted something against Trump.
To tell you the truth, I'm stunned.
LeftInTX
(34,852 posts)TikTok? Really? 11 yo?
The thing about an 11 yo, they can't charge the person, (well, they could, but it's bad PR) but they can "make alot of noise" about it.
If it was an adult, people would be expecting that person to be charged. So, I think that's why that went after an 11 yo.
SupportSanity
(1,598 posts)The first week for Trump is shock & awe -- intimidation and prove to his base how great he is.
orangecrush
(31,138 posts)Grateful to live in a Blue area.
yankee87
(2,860 posts)I don't believe I'll have any issues, but who knows?
ancianita
(43,348 posts)blue areas are more vulnerable to revenge policies and actions than red states. Blue states are going to be hardest hit by this administration.
EarthFirst
(4,219 posts)
hey there Mike! Hows that dossier coming along?
I figure they already know; Im sure as shit not shutting my mouth at this point
Baron2024
(1,492 posts)Silence will kill us. It is probably dangerous to speak out, but it is also dangerous to remain silent. We might as well tell the truth and fight back however we can. If we do not, they will just roll over us. I live in a Blue State myself, and that helps me, but nowhere is safe in America right now.
Blue State Governors and Legislatures need to act to condemn Trump's illegal actions and his cuts to the federal government. For example, New Yok State has a Public Health infrastructure. If Trump kills the NIH and the CDC, New York State has a Health Department that could step in and at least protect New Yorker's. Other Blue States should act accordingly.
yankee87
(2,860 posts)I will NOT support any Democrat that works with these Nazis. If I get a hide, so be it.
This is 100% war. I may not have long till I meet my maker, but for my children, grandchildren and country,
Bernardo de La Paz
(60,320 posts)yankee87
(2,860 posts)But Im done. I have LGBTQ children and they say my children shouldnt exist.
wolfie001
(7,964 posts)
Climate Crusader
(169 posts)Post using big words. MAGA won't understand them and those who try to work it out will get frustrated and ultimately just give up.
yankee87
(2,860 posts)Thanks for the laugh, I/we all need it.
JoseBalow
(9,739 posts)Bluetus
(3,076 posts)Bluetus
(3,076 posts)Nobody knows what the hell that stuff means
calimary
(90,775 posts)mtngirl47
(1,260 posts)I said that if anything happened here, I hoped that I would be as brave as the people of Ukraine.
I'm 66....I don't want to die, but I'll fight back and if they want to put an "old lady" in jail, then I will not go quietly.
I will continue calling my 2 Republican Senators and my stupid Republican Congressman. I called Mike Johnson on Thursday to yell about the Cassidy Hutchinson threats.
Screw them. We will be on the right side of history.
yankee87
(2,860 posts)Ill be killed quickly, but for my family. Ive lived a fantastic life.
TomSlick
(13,091 posts)I once took an oath to defend the Constitution. That oath did not contain an expiration date.
AllaN01Bear
(29,799 posts)rasputin1952
(83,497 posts)I did the same thing.
AllaN01Bear
(29,799 posts)malaise
(297,921 posts)Stop it.
Skittles
(172,850 posts)NOPE
yankee87
(2,860 posts)We've been to marches together, etc. They are just worried.
Skittles
(172,850 posts)but giving in is NOT the answer
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dweller
(28,672 posts)To have children that will look after you if needed.
✌🏻
yankee87
(2,860 posts)They are the best
Nigrum Cattus
(1,355 posts)It hasn't even been a week
Not posting won't change anything
Take nothing for granted, sadly
rasputin1952
(83,497 posts)semi-human dregs of a society that is in need of repair.
If some moron wnt's to bring it on, come on.
All of the truly strong people I know are Democrats. Trump had to use threats to get some R's in the Hegeseth debacle.
Cowards.
Renew Deal
(85,349 posts)Celerity
(54,866 posts)
yankee87
(2,860 posts)Love it
Joinfortmill
(21,668 posts)yankee87
(2,860 posts)Im so thrilled Im not the only one.
milestogo
(23,200 posts)As long as you aren't threatening someone, you're ok.
hunter
(40,852 posts)Trans people, for example...
But also gay, black, brown, muslim, jew.
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