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In reply to the discussion: If Trump wins, no one here at DU is safe [View all]Dan
(5,198 posts)38. If we, the people, allow someone like Trump
To go after our political leaders (D or R) and we do nothing except being glad that it is not us, then we have already lost.
The first day that they go after our political leaders is the first day that we should consider actions to defend democracy.
We must then have our French Revolution - and as a people, chop off the heads of those that would make us live in fear;
There is a document called the Constitution should we should just forget the words, the meaning and the intent? Yes, I do believe that there will be toadies that will do a Dictator desires, but I do believe that there are more of us that will not. Lots will die.
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If they come for me, I better not see it coming. It will need to be total surprise in the middle of the night or
brewens
Jul 2024
#1
I can see Trump tasking the DOJ to go after people he believes helped "steal" the election from him in 2020,
sop
Jul 2024
#6
Yes, that's how I see it. They'll want the big fish first. It would take a while to get to the little people.
shrike3
Jul 2024
#31