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usonian

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3. I think that the lack of urgency by some leaders normalizes the coup.

Reply to Chasstev365 (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 11, 2025, 11:05 PM

Aug 2025

RAISE HELL.

An open letter to Democratic leaders. This is our Normandy. Marshall all our forces or lose to fascist rule.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10114421

How serious am I?

We have secret police
We have concentration camps
We have a city occupied by federal troops.

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If Trump tries to take over another city: [View all] Chasstev365 Aug 2025 OP

What about the current situation does NOT warrant a general strike? usonian Aug 2025 #1

I totally agree, but for some reason the public is not there yet. Chasstev365 Aug 2025 #2

I think that the lack of urgency by some leaders normalizes the coup. usonian Aug 2025 #3

This is obvious. But some here will fight that notion as hard as Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #4

NYC will be next JCMach1 Aug 2025 #5

Detroit too nt Bookreadingliberal53 Aug 2025 #7

It's not going to get any better, until we take to the streets and fight. (nt) Paladin Aug 2025 #6

The problem with a general strike spinbaby Aug 2025 #8