They’re called "norms" because they're traditions we uphold during times we consider normal. But when the normal becomes abnormal, those same norms become chains, holding good people from fighting back. - ThreadSky

keithedwards.bsky.social • 89 days ago

They’re called "norms" because they're traditions we uphold during times we consider normal.

But when the normal becomes abnormal, those same norms become chains, holding good people from fighting back.

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melissap1.bsky.social•89 days ago

Exactly. The resistance against MAGA/trump can't be past solutions. Their lawlessness yields them a win every time. We need to think of new solutions to their lawlessness. Come up with better weapons.

simplifiedstrategy.bsky.social•89 days ago

Trust that Democrats will follow norms while Republicans don’t have to is exactly how we got here.

bobobobobob.bsky.social•89 days ago

clorindawelling.bsky.social•89 days ago

We need to break those chains that bind us by tradition they are no longer of use to us.

judymom424.bsky.social•89 days ago

Identify the enemy.
End the oligarchy.

ninainhorto.bsky.social•89 days ago

Norms are for social interaction. To uphold democratic institutions, we need laws. We are supposed to be a nation of laws, not norms.

fanofwalt.bsky.social•89 days ago

Ahhhhhyup.

holleya.bsky.social•89 days ago

THIS @daniellemoodie.bsky.social

francescopoleselli.bsky.social•89 days ago

You basically explained the evolution of the species including revolts 😂

paintingsurfer.bsky.social•89 days ago

adapt and overcome. remember, these same people believed in eating horse deworming paste for a upper respiratory virus. we will overcome.

theonetruedoink.bsky.social•89 days ago

Thank you for stating that so clearly.

lpoolmike.bsky.social•89 days ago

The breathless coverage conveniently fails to mention the grossly unqualified goons nominated by Trump pointedly said they will target his political enemies and specifically named Hunter as a target. Biden has clearly said “Fuck That”. Classic bothsides crap that ignores the real threats to norms

dogsartandme.bsky.social•89 days ago

Exactly, and when the unprincipled side collectively uses them as loopholes.

nutmegfreak.bsky.social•89 days ago

We are going to have learn to stay true to our values and also be willing throw hands.

deenyce.bsky.social•89 days ago

Exactly and it appears this old generation of Dem leaders don’t know how or are too comfortable to do so.

packrfan4.bsky.social•89 days ago

They don’t know how. Hell, Chuck Schumer felt like he had to make a deal with the GOP just to get a number of District Court Judges appointed. To hell with that! Chuck, you have the majority. Act like it! Appoint whomever you want, Republicans be damned.

deenyce.bsky.social•89 days ago

It’s a damn shame really. They need to get out of the way. I like that these young leaders like AOC and Rep Crockett are fighting back and running from the Committee Lead roles.