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8. It's a human nature thing

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #7)

Wed Dec 10, 2025, 08:46 AM

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where our societies eventually evolved into some kind of "hierarchy", whether lead by a monarch or a "Council of Elders", either of which is given a "higher power" than those below, and are afforded the "comforts" of that "higher authority".

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"Boasberg subsequently sought contempt proceedings against the government for deliberately defying his order." OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #1

"And...?" BumRushDaShow Tuesday #2

And now the full circuit decision goes to SCOTUS? maxsolomon Tuesday #3

I don't think there is an "appeal" up to the next level associated with what is going on at this point... at least yet BumRushDaShow Tuesday #4

My point stands. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #5

They now have the full power (and money) of the federal government to use BumRushDaShow Tuesday #6

The fact that we allowed money to be so damned important is now biting us on the ass. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #7

It's a human nature thing BumRushDaShow Wednesday #8

So, humans are doomed to always end up in authoritarianism? OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #9