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DaBronx

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83. The time to be very concerned is right now

Sat Feb 1, 2025, 06:32 PM

Feb 2025

The govt is in the process of being weakened.
We have questionable, even grave breaches of data access, we have multiple Severely unqualified cabinet picks taking over critical positions. We have information access challenges in multiple departments and a wiped clean slate of diversity policies, activities etc. that’s just a few things. We have threats to other countries, new tariffs, and worst of all a very ignorant citizenry.
The likelihood of real shit hitting the fan seems pretty high.
This is not a time to bury heads in the sand or to turn the news off. I have friends who have stopped watching, which I think is ridiculously stupid. Do what you want. I am paying attention and I’m on alert.

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Unsolicited Advice: Try to Avoid FUD and Panicky Shit-Posting [View all] MineralMan Feb 2025 OP

Yeah, I read a lot of disinformation here. And people get super-defensive if they're fact checked. emulatorloo Feb 2025 #1

Without direction, leadership or a visible take charge presence, I expect this to continue, understandably. Ninga Feb 2025 #2

It's part of the Republican strategy, as evidenced by the trolling posts. yardwork Feb 2025 #3

Every word of this has been highly relevant since Oct 7, 2023. yardwork Feb 2025 #4

Yup. We need to stop being taken in. MineralMan Feb 2025 #5

Amen. yardwork Feb 2025 #6

It's been relevant since the turn of the century. It's only recently peaking...nt Wounded Bear Feb 2025 #28

Reliable sources edhopper Feb 2025 #7

Just gonna drop this... Would be preferable with a beat though JCMach1 Feb 2025 #8

Very good advice. mzmolly Feb 2025 #9

There are several very scary things happening RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #10

Honestly Baron2024 Feb 2025 #90

You make an excellent point. RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #93

HCR's post? LInk, please, i have no idea what you are referring to. Amaryllis Feb 2025 #95

Here ya go RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #97

Good advive nt XanaDUer2 Feb 2025 #11

It helps me (a little) to remember that the barrage of disinformation we are Kashkakat v.2.0 Feb 2025 #12

Who elected you hall monitor? Brenda Feb 2025 #13

Oh, my. LOL! MineralMan Feb 2025 #14

GMTA ... I had the same reaction as you did. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #24

I get your "Irony" loud and clear. Cha Feb 2025 #86

Same orangecrush Feb 2025 #15

Some people find the FUD exhausting, dumb and irritating. BannonsLiver Feb 2025 #19

I get tired of the finger wagging here. littlemissmartypants Feb 2025 #26

I agree. People who have the most to lose have the most to fear. 58Sunliner Feb 2025 #30

Yes, that is it. Patronizing. Brenda Feb 2025 #37

Been here awhile, so I've seen it before. 58Sunliner Feb 2025 #40

Yep, me too. nt Brenda Feb 2025 #42

+1 Arazi Feb 2025 #48

Many posts are scaring people on here Brenda womanofthehills Feb 2025 #65

Kicking this Hekate Feb 2025 #16

On this ForgedCrank Feb 2025 #17

Thanks. MineralMan Feb 2025 #22

does this bother you at all? Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #18

Yes, of course it does. Did I mention that earlier in the thread? MineralMan Feb 2025 #20

I'm sensing you don't regard the current threat seriously enough. To each his own. I'll mind "my own damn business." nt Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #25

You are sensing incorrectly. MineralMan Feb 2025 #27

show me. I'm from Missouri Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #35

MM has been around a long time, and does seem to know what's he is talking about. I trust him far more than a lot of SWBTATTReg Feb 2025 #80

10-4 Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #81

We have an unelected Nazi in the government's purse. Bluethroughu Feb 2025 #53

Sure as hell hope so, but the denial and concealment may carry the day on our MSM. Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #56

The attack on our institutions is Nazi based bronxiteforever Feb 2025 #21

I guess I see it differently senseandsensibility Feb 2025 #23

With all due respect to the OP, I think there is plenty to be panicked about. totodeinhere Feb 2025 #29

TRIGGER ALERT: The Sky Has Fallen ZDU Feb 2025 #31

There is enough going on without posting false info womanofthehills Feb 2025 #70

Agreed ZDU Feb 2025 #72

Thanks for this! n/t Cheezoholic Feb 2025 #32

Great advice! PortTack Feb 2025 #33

Yes, yes, yes! We need to check the sources and *read the entire articles* posted. LauraInLA Feb 2025 #34

Part of it is confirmation bias. MineralMan Feb 2025 #39

Absolutely. There are "reliable" sources about related instances -- but nothing confirming the hard drive story. LauraInLA Feb 2025 #52

It is a known acct followed by a lot of people. 58Sunliner Feb 2025 #54

That does not mean it is an official account of the National Park Service. MineralMan Feb 2025 #58

They have been around since the first admin. Yes, we know they aren't official, but they are usually very accurate. 58Sunliner Feb 2025 #62

How about Reuters? And Alt Nt Park isn't a spoof agency, it's a resistance group of federal employees. chia Feb 2025 #63

Thanks for the link. MineralMan Feb 2025 #66

Thanks for the shout out. Autumn Feb 2025 #94

"I hope this helps." 58Sunliner Feb 2025 #36

I believe a new forum was set up for persons like yourself. 1WorldHope Feb 2025 #38

I am aware of that new forum. However it is not the right place MineralMan Feb 2025 #45

Please give specifics. LAS14 Feb 2025 #84

That there were 2 new forums set up after the election. 1WorldHope Feb 2025 #88

Good advice. Elessar Zappa Feb 2025 #41

I think this is all very reasonable. Thank you. LoisB Feb 2025 #43

Roosevelt understood this point. In his first inaugural address he said: flashman13 Feb 2025 #44

Thanks for that quote! MineralMan Feb 2025 #47

The fear and panic are based on reality Cirsium Feb 2025 #46

Thank you for taking the time to reply. MineralMan Feb 2025 #50

Thanks Cirsium Feb 2025 #76

Yes. There is reason for concern, MineralMan Feb 2025 #79

Post removed Post removed Feb 2025 #67

hello KS Toronado Feb 2025 #71

Welcome to DU - enjoy your stay - however short it is. GoneOffShore Feb 2025 #73

Welcome! JoseBalow Feb 2025 #77

Thank you for saying it better than I could. 1WorldHope Feb 2025 #69

Thank you for the helpful suggestions. Buddyzbuddy Feb 2025 #49

Just as people on the other side like drama. Keepthesoulalive Feb 2025 #51

Panic? RB77 Feb 2025 #55

Moreover, stay offline as much as possible. valleyrogue Feb 2025 #57

Sure. Not everyone wants to do that, though. MineralMan Feb 2025 #59

Of course they don't want to do it. valleyrogue Feb 2025 #61

Lot of truth in that comment! Emile Feb 2025 #60

Good advice. Many thanks. (nt) Paladin Feb 2025 #64

And please, please, please mcar Feb 2025 #68

Is it OK with you to fucking panic now? "Musk Given Access to Treasury Payment System" maxrandb Feb 2025 #74

I am so close to the door stillcool Feb 2025 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Feb 2025 #78

I think many here would do well to take some advice from Marc Elias Wiz Imp Feb 2025 #82

Thank you! betsuni Feb 2025 #92

The time to be very concerned is right now DaBronx Feb 2025 #83

I will stop being scared when a reliable source BlueKota Feb 2025 #85

Co-signed Hitorque Feb 2025 #87

Misinformation Baron2024 Feb 2025 #89

You mean the 2026 elections Mountainguy Feb 2025 #91

They still have "elections," in Russia and China too. BlueKota Feb 2025 #99

Good advise, MAGA distracts so they can pic peoples pockets uponit7771 Feb 2025 #96

I'm preparing but not panicking Kaleva Feb 2025 #98