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In reply to the discussion: It's good to see protests, but I wonder if the pro-democracy, anti-billionaire framing is right for this moment [View all]mopinko
(72,542 posts)7. personally, i'd like to see a focus on the moral bankruptcy of the ruling elite. start w epstein's list.
itd b 1 thing, the way that stuff is talked about in whispers, if at all, if it werent somehow such a potent wedge w the base.
the plain and simple fact of the matter is that pedos mainly come in 3 flavors- conservatives, cops and clergy. theres a lonnnng list of accused and convicted sex criminals from tsf1.
not to mention that the asshole himself TESTIFIED IN COURT to gang raping to 13 yos w jeffy to escape prosecution.
how did this not sink this whole charade?
i believe its because ppl dont like to look evil in the eye, so they turn away and cling to any shred of doubt they can find. then they move on to the next thing.
we shd b unflinching and steadfast and refuse to shut up about it.
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It's good to see protests, but I wonder if the pro-democracy, anti-billionaire framing is right for this moment [View all]
EarlG
Feb 2025
OP
+1. He's hurting tens of thousands of federal workers and their families basically for shits and giggles
dalton99a
Feb 2025
#28
+1. He knows to use government for free money and regulatory protection against competition to great effect.
dalton99a
Feb 2025
#43
personally, i'd like to see a focus on the moral bankruptcy of the ruling elite. start w epstein's list.
mopinko
Feb 2025
#7
as a Party, we'll be wandering in the wilderness until we reclaim the Populist label from the GOP.
WarGamer
Feb 2025
#8
Yes. The idea that Americans consider the wealthy members of the hated "Them" in the populist Us vs Them
betsuni
Feb 2025
#11
as well they should. The disparity is obscene. They just keep cleaning the trough and hoard it. Few exceptions.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2025
#24
I have always thought one of the obstacles has been that some people think
yellow dahlia
Feb 2025
#39
There are many, many entities organizing different groups around different messages right now. Pushing for
WhiskeyGrinder
Feb 2025
#15
We should definitely be pushing the anti-constitutional behavior of Elon Musk and DOGE.
GoodRaisin
Feb 2025
#16
Diverse signage demanding equity for all would be inclusive of everyone's concerns.
Harker
Feb 2025
#26
"Why won't you stand up and defend the Constitution?" Yes, THIS is the framing.
Beartracks
Feb 2025
#36
Let's start countering the myth of bootstrap billionaires. And tie them to slavery.
Clouds Passing
Feb 2025
#37
Does that mean that eating the fuckers is out of the question? Getting caught up
Autumn
Feb 2025
#46