"It’s pretty clear that Trump is attempting to lay the predicate for broad deployment of U.S. military assets inside the United States and an unprecedented use of the military in domestic law enforcement. And once that box has been opened?"
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That’s a box you definitely don’t want to open, let alone peek inside. The use of military assets for domestic law enforcement could set a precedent that’s hard to walk back—feels like playing Jenga with democracy, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
"As he gazed at it suddenly Sam understood, almost with a shock, that this stronghold had been built not to keep enemies out of Mordor, but to keep them in."
The EIU used to label the U.S. a “full democracy”. They downgraded us to a “flawed democracy” in 2016. The next downgrade is “hybrid regime” where authoritarian control and democracy coexist (think Russia, Turkey, Hungary) I can’t imagine we’re too far away
Finally someone in media seems to see the long game here. It's cold comfort to those of us who have been yelling about the rise of neo-fascism for years and told we were overreacting and don't know what fascism is.
Once Trump uses the military to iillegally impose his personal wants (and he will) there will be no democratic way back. Trump will use the GOP's control to steal the 2026 and 2028 elections. He tried in 2020, but the GOP wasn't yet completely subservient. That's ended.
Trump is backed by a bunch of anti-democraric.anarchists so this isn't a surprise? Kevin Roberts book Dawn's Early Light tell us all we need to know. Hell,Vance's forward tell us really. Fire up the muskets!
I could only listen to the first part of your talk with Bill, but I'm intrigued about the speculation of him defying the supreme court if they rule against him. With presidential immunity he could threaten them or defy them, and then it's up to Congress to impeach? Is that the only backstop?
This DJT-puck is no stranger to breaking the law.
Look at the 14th Amd. which has already tried to blow up
Now it's the Posse Comitatus Act ... and yes it's federal Law!
So to be clear... his "oath" of office means nothing!
While in the past we might have said this would never happen, now that Hegseth is in charge of the DoD, it can most certainly happen. And that should terrify everyone.
This is what he is doing in Chicago "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with federal partners, including the FBI, ATF, DEA, CBP and the U.S. Marshals Service, began conducting enhanced targeted operations today in Chicago"...he's laying the "predicate" for sure! Unbelievable!
What the f—- happened to all the libertarians that used to lecture endlessly about govt overreach and jack boots on their neck? Hello ✊ ✊ this is the moment you’ve waiting for …
Nothing happened to them, they were, and still are, full of shit. The only overreach they are against is that which impedes the growth of their wealth.
When the military now being used to fly illegal aliens back home is being done by a president who has no concern for rules, policies and procedures... Hey, I saw a plane loaded with individuals who are cuffed...it has happened...
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I fear violence lies ahead.
Honestly every person should practice the 2nd amendment when an agent/ military or cop comes near you or people you know for the next 5 ish years
They only have power when we're complacent
Look at the 14th Amd. which has already tried to blow up
Now it's the Posse Comitatus Act ... and yes it's federal Law!
So to be clear... his "oath" of office means nothing!