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Solly Mack

(96,726 posts)
6. Now is not the time for anyone to remain silent.
Mon Jan 30, 2017, 12:47 AM
Jan 2017

No need for anyone to pretend there is anything normal about what is happening now.

This isn't a matter of policy differences between presidents.

This is an all out attack against every institution in America.

This is an all out attack on our democracy. And as damaged as it already is, it can get worse if people choose to remain silent or act as if it will somehow work itself out.

Anyone thinking a president should get to govern as they best see fit, even if it goes against our laws and our traditions, even as it destroys our country, is someone who doesn't give a rat's ass about America.

An America president who thinks they are above the law is no longer an American president. They are a threat to our country, her people, and our democracy.

They are thugs who should be ousted and jailed for attempting to subvert our government from within.

Enemies of the state can reside in public office. It's time to stop pretending that isn't happening.



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Agreed. bench scientist Jan 2017 #1
High time! triron Jan 2017 #2
I thought for Jimmy Carter would have spoke out by now. sarcasmo Jan 2017 #3
I agree. Time has come today. Lifelong Protester Jan 2017 #4
From Hillary today and I'm sure President Obama is planning something.. Cha Jan 2017 #5
Now is not the time for anyone to remain silent. Solly Mack Jan 2017 #6
As previously stated jaysunb Jan 2017 #7
Disagree about Obama. Clinton, Carter & W have been out of office long enough to speak out. nt Tarheel_Dem Jan 2017 #8
What an f'in mess we're in. If Presidents speak out it'll be "partisian." God. Help. Us. All. n/t Upthevibe Jan 2017 #11
Any loud intervention from Pres. Obama will be characterized as sour grapes, and that would be a.... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2017 #18
no, leave it to the Dems currently holding office. ginnyinWI Jan 2017 #9
Agreed. It's like an unstable compound WheelWalker Jan 2017 #10
exactly-- ginnyinWI Jan 2017 #12
And when people get drunk, they talk... Giuliani for example, WheelWalker Jan 2017 #15
"...going to self destruct." dchill Jan 2017 #13
they probably think they will make good use of him for a while ginnyinWI Jan 2017 #14
They'll be fine with him until he starts affecting their reelections. NYC Liberal Jan 2017 #16
Obama already spoke out Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #17
bingo AlexSFCA Jan 2017 #21
Way over due! C Moon Jan 2017 #19
Might be better if they're talking behind closed doors with tRumps enablers, Congress. ffr Jan 2017 #20
it should not be expected until democrats stop ignoring the certainot Jan 2017 #22
Yes. Hello? Where are you all? zentrum Jan 2017 #23
NO.... LovingA2andMI Jan 2017 #24
I agree, he has done his bit! JNelson6563 Jan 2017 #26
Agree. ... N/t obnoxiousdrunk Jan 2017 #27
W, I got in a fight with my rain covering, that W? SammyWinstonJack Jan 2017 #25
Traditions are not respected treestar Jan 2017 #28
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