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Bread and Circuses

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Sat Mar 8, 2025, 03:51 AM Mar 2025

I believe we are past the tipping point ... your opinion [View all]

Dear DU Community,

We’ve all shared our thoughts, hopes and fears these past 6 weeks concerning the #47 president.

There are several patriotic elected officials who have stepped forward to speak from their hearts about the dangers that lie ahead for nation. Additionally, there are numerous lawsuits filed to stop the actions that are underway that have resulted in court rulings against the current administration.

Yet, the firehouse of threats, lies and new policies and actions continue daily.

The check on the Executive Branch lies with Congress. The courts can’t enforce their orders if this administration does not comply.

We agree that that is much more happening to dismantle the federal government that is unknown to us. Particularly, in the areas of control of the monetary and other assets of the US. Also, there is grave concern that both the military and DOJ is now in the hands of #47 Loyalists .

Even if everyone democratic senator and representative were to speak against the chaotic decisions and actions, I suggest that it will have little impact to stop the destruction of our shared values and government institutions.

It is the Republican Party and republican voters who have the most power to stop the seditious conspiracy that is underway. We are in the ebb and flow of a coup that is likely under the direction of a foreign adversary-Russia. With Russian agents in the White House who have gained access to much of the information about how the government works. This includes national security information and intelligence information of our allies.

As such, it appears ( I do hope that I’m wrong) that until the Republicans in Congress and their voters strongly oppose everything that is occurring under this administration…there is little chance that #47 will be stopped and removed.

Each day gives #47 and his many co-conspirators more time to consolidate power, discard those who do not pledge loyalty, and to continue ravaging the federal government.

I believe we are on the tipping point and it is wildly shaking , the nation can fall at any moment. Some, say that it has already happened and we don’t know it yet because much of the treasonous deeds have been done secretly.

I’d like to hear your thoughts. These are stressful conditions for us. Thanks









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I tend to agree (generally,) The one 'caveat' would/could/might be if/when We the People elleng Mar 2025 #1
Is everyone really prepared for autocracy to takeover the world? That's what Russia is doing DSandra Mar 2025 #2
To me the USA died when the Felon was inaugurated LS0999 Mar 2025 #3
sadly markie Mar 2025 #6
We are, for now, not a democracy. unblock Mar 2025 #4
Indeed , that is the question... Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #18
Some of the states are still democracies ZRB Mar 2025 #44
I'm right there with you on everything you said. William769 Mar 2025 #5
I have no arsenal markie Mar 2025 #7
Cool Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #39
Agree. Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #19
I believe Trump thinks he is Dictator. He is acting as such. He is, of course, insane. tetedur Mar 2025 #8
Yes, we are moving closer to tyranny.... Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #20
I don't know how much more the nation can take ReRe Mar 2025 #9
Putin wants to break America, revenge for the breakup of the USSR. DSandra Mar 2025 #13
It's just that ReRe Mar 2025 #17
Yes, I've been bouncing around with my emotions too Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #21
Yup. OldBaldy1701E Mar 2025 #10
Yes...the fact that our fellow Americans have opened the door to our enemies Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #22
There have been domestic forces working towards this for decades, Crunchy Frog Mar 2025 #32
Exactly. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Mar 2025 #35
Absolutely, starting with Ronnie Raygun....and the end of the Fairness Doctrine Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #36
Democrats have "stepped forward" and warned about dangers and used the law all this time and fought betsuni Mar 2025 #11
Depending on court rulings, we are heading towards a Constitutional crisis Martin Eden Mar 2025 #12
Very succinct and accurate! And.... Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #25
Even if true, what good does it do to lament in this way? intheflow Mar 2025 #14
You missed my point . Thanks Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #37
The tipping point won't be reached until there's an armed uprising Kaleva Mar 2025 #15
The political process got us into this situation. It will not get us out of it. Efilroft Sul Mar 2025 #16
I agree except that I think the country is going to need to split up. Crunchy Frog Mar 2025 #33
I can't rule out that possibility. Efilroft Sul Mar 2025 #34
Absolutely 💯 of what I feel ....and... Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #38
Thank you, kindly. Efilroft Sul Mar 2025 #41
that's the point. Musk is on a tear to disassemble US agencies because he wants to make sure they cant be reassembled. Demovictory9 Mar 2025 #23
Yes....our country is being placed in the shredder....so awful Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #48
the point of no return Demovictory9 Mar 2025 #24
Already pass several tipping points from my perspective. PufPuf23 Mar 2025 #26
I understand....i remain hopeful.... Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #47
There will be no going back. No normal again. The reputation, trust in and sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 #27
Yes, this seems more likely.... Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #46
No - we are only defeated if we act defeated ourselves. waterwatcher123 Mar 2025 #28
Hear! Hear! yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #31
Yes, several Dems and others.... Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #43
Yes, I've posted similar previously Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #45
I believe two things can be true at once. yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #29
Yes, I always remain hopeful and.... Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #42
Since the minute the election was called. Crunchy Frog Mar 2025 #30
Sadly, you've been right with all your posts. Thanks Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #40
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