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Joinfortmill

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9. The Weimar Republic revisited. Just saying.

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Of the many things there are to fear these days, I think this tops my list: [View all] Atticus Jan 2022 OP

So true. You don't get a wrist slap and a "bad boy" for an attempted coup. Vinca Jan 2022 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #33

I don't think intimidation by violence will work to keep Trump from prosecution Walleye Jan 2022 #2

Correct! MyOwnPeace Jan 2022 #11

It turns out the Republicans are soft on crime Walleye Jan 2022 #15

HA! MyOwnPeace Jan 2022 #19

Yes, and whoever thought we would have to look to Liz Cheney to save us from her party Walleye Jan 2022 #20

Nixon saw the writing on the wall DFW Jan 2022 #73

Or a combination of both. wnylib Jan 2022 #71

I don't want my grandkids samplegirl Jan 2022 #3

.... pardon the traitors and insurrectionists if the Orange Pus-bag gets back into the Oval Office. magicarpet Jan 2022 #4

Let's hope most of them learned not to trust him pandr32 Jan 2022 #43

Trump is already out on the stump, promising pardons for all his seditious conspirators, saying sop Jan 2022 #5

Yes and as the Prez says, it's not hyperbole. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #12

I'm sorry. Did you just suggest that the former president is preaching sedition? jaxexpat Jan 2022 #42

The comebacks of William Barr and John Bolton are proof of this bad policy YorkRd Jan 2022 #6

pure and simple: failure to fully prosecute equals capitulation bringthePaine Jan 2022 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #34

'Moving on' Icanthinkformyself Jan 2022 #8

Amen Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #14

The Weimar Republic revisited. Just saying. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #9

Hitler got off easy the first time DBoon Jan 2022 #61

A successful coup is always preceded by an unsuccessful coup. Katinfl Jan 2022 #10

Haunting statement..... MyOwnPeace Jan 2022 #16

Well, I'm thinking of Churchill's speech wnylib Jan 2022 #72

Frankly, if Trump is somehow let off the hook by "the decent people" Mr. Ected Jan 2022 #13

You are not. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #17

👍👍👍👍👍 nt Atticus Jan 2022 #22

A whole lot Traildogbob Jan 2022 #26

Yes BunnyMcGee Jan 2022 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #37

I'd love to see a repeat of January 17, 2017. DeeNice Jan 2022 #54

And I think the more time we give him - and them - without ramifications, the Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #18

Yeah but we can't prove that DOJ isn't doing anything gab13by13 Jan 2022 #35

Yes. You KNOW they are going to pull that "the election is too close and we can't Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #38

Speak for yourself, please. ShazzieB Jan 2022 #64

*Sigh* Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #67

Atticus, the gutless politicians have the goal of being career politicians. NCjack Jan 2022 #21

What I worry about more is state and local unscrupulous Republicans. Lonestarblue Jan 2022 #23

They also have access to who is registered D or R Bettie Jan 2022 #68

Unfortunately, you are not wrong. wnylib Jan 2022 #74

If good people speak up the fascists will lose. The Jungle 1 Jan 2022 #24

No. It needs more than that. Our officials need to enforce the law when they break it, Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #40

Don't despair The Jungle 1 Jan 2022 #57

I hope so much that you are right. Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #60

Agreed Mr. Steve Jan 2022 #25

Trump could not have done what he did without enablers Jarqui Jan 2022 #27

Every word of your post is on the mark. wnylib Jan 2022 #75

This is what happens when you are lenient with dangerous movements. Paladin Jan 2022 #28

There is no reason to postpone confrontation Ponietz Jan 2022 #29

Agreed Atticus. When I heard TDFG speaking and calling for protests in NYC, Washington c-rational Jan 2022 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2022 #31

I fear that good people interested in public service will be intimidated away from it Martin Eden Jan 2022 #36

This couldn't be said any more clear. Bluethroughu Jan 2022 #39

Well, then, piddyprints Jan 2022 #41

I want to see multiple perp-walks. There has to be consequences. Baked Potato Jan 2022 #44

Yes. My new motto: handcuffs or it didn't happen. Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #46

Agreed! Nt Baked Potato Jan 2022 #47

Silence is consent. dalton99a Jan 2022 #45

🆘❌💯‼️ Hearings in prime time should make the picture clear. We need the Fourth Estate...... mjvpi Jan 2022 #48

yep llashram Jan 2022 #49

I am not feeling fearful. BMW2020RT Jan 2022 #50

Brooks Brothers Riot not fooled Jan 2022 #51

We're already there. Loge23 Jan 2022 #52

the "strategy of "Look forward, not back" has brought us to this crisis point. Grasswire2 Jan 2022 #53

1+ SunImp Jan 2022 #58

THIS is what we should ALL be calling our reps about. calimary Jan 2022 #55

Yes the goal is to get all charges dropped. Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #56

Why would you fear that more than a civil war? Or more than Hortensis Jan 2022 #59

If they do any kind of organized protest event slightlv Jan 2022 #62

🆘❌💯‼️ Hearings in prime time should make the picture clear. We need the Fourth Estate...... mjvpi Jan 2022 #63

End it Quickly, have Iran come & get him !! he won't last long ! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #66

Orange man bad!!!! StopTheRight2024 Jan 2022 #69

He needs to be convicted and jailed. Bankrupted etc. Meowmee Jan 2022 #70