Feels like this is a good time to repost this essay about the choices I've made. "All corners of public life are showing gradual signs of accommodating Trump. Some of the voices most critical of him three weeks ago have grown more measured. Others have gone silent." - ThreadSky

marcelias.bsky.social • 141 days ago

Feels like this is a good time to repost this essay about the choices I've made.

"All corners of public life are showing gradual signs of accommodating Trump. Some of the voices most critical of him three weeks ago have grown more measured. Others have gone silent."

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dreded1.bsky.social•140 days ago

Trump‘s abuse of power will flow through individuals and departments that are loyal to him. Two ways to contest his abuse: Individuals, like Marc, must continue to point out his abuses. Second, states and local governments not under his direct control to continue the fight against the abuse. Stand!

lynn101.bsky.social•141 days ago

So very true.

pasutaro.bsky.social•141 days ago

And some liberals are straight up acting like maggots now 🙄 liberals, you are doing the opposite of winning the culture war for any of us if you’re gonna constantly resort to ableist and homophobic insults against people you disagree with.

richgraham.bsky.social•141 days ago

thats all we heard against hillary for 40 years. now all of a sudden they want to change just because the country is going to be destroyed?

pasutaro.bsky.social•141 days ago

I’m a lil confused but I sense we’re on the same general side lol

silentpjef.bsky.social•141 days ago

Thanks for all you do, hope this helps..
https://youtu.be/BQMI7TksYo0?si=BvNsVOtWF3nyWvsh

wheredafukarwi.bsky.social•141 days ago

"who built a movement based on hate". 🎯

sagegarden.bsky.social•141 days ago

Once again, Joni Ernst comes running to the Trump train to support Hegseth. Women who gain power, then rebuke women who have no power (Hegseth’s victims) will never have anything written about their courage and strength. She has sealed her legacy.

katskib.bsky.social•141 days ago

Im a-thinkin this mirrors the response in 1930s Germany.

corey65.bsky.social•141 days ago

I am no one, a 60 year old, white, lesbian. Married to my best friend for 24 years, 7 dogs, 7 cats, a bird and a turtle. I will continue to stand up to 🤡 and Maga until one of us breathes our last breath.

jscherschligt.bsky.social•141 days ago

Thanks for this, and for all you do. In the aftermath of Nov's election, I've been looking for the wise, genuine, and trustworthy defenders of democracy and American foundations. You're at the top of the list of voices I will continue to follow.

lissthesassy.bsky.social•140 days ago

Even the dems are butt kissing.

carlyleblackwell.bsky.social•140 days ago

Losers.

lissthesassy.bsky.social•140 days ago

This year made me realize (only a handful to be trusted), they are assholes.

carlyleblackwell.bsky.social•140 days ago

Yep.

paddy-omurchu.bsky.social•141 days ago

Would anyone else like to jump on the Constitutional band wagon? 🇺🇲

armagh444.bsky.social•141 days ago

The speed with which we are normalizing this is terrifying

nopoopforyou.bsky.social•141 days ago

The main force if the “we” is the media. The stenography and sanewashing offensive is designed to disgust and exhaust.

sarahbca.bsky.social•141 days ago

I love that you make Steve Bannon cry 🙏🏻

ginadalfonzo.bsky.social•141 days ago

Life goals. 👍

michelle-cat.bsky.social•141 days ago

Yes the ones that are not in danger of losing their rights are complacent, with all due respect lawyers are not in the same boat as a child who has the misfortune of being trans in Florida or a young women having a miscarriage in Texas

michelle-cat.bsky.social•141 days ago

And it’s disgusting that those in the legal profession are acting like they are in the same boat, they are not even in the same ocean.

zaxxxworlds.bsky.social•140 days ago

Marc, if the 9th Amendment states: Constitutional authority shall not be used to deny the Constitutional rights of other citizens. Then how is it, that judges with no Constitutional authority can deny women Constitutionally protected healthcare?

tygoldwater.bsky.social•141 days ago

We are all still here.

norsemn.bsky.social•141 days ago

I will NOT accommodate Trump or any one of his appointees now or ever!

moonbeamsassafrass.bsky.social•141 days ago

Time Person of The Year
F*kkers

mike-oh.bsky.social•141 days ago

Stay involved, stay informed. Resist!

zadett.bsky.social•141 days ago

Is this what’s to come? No descent, how awful!

luckypt7.bsky.social•141 days ago

Sad....they don't realize they are giving in to their own demise ĺ

chapnj.bsky.social•141 days ago

We'll be cancelling every last one of them.

roarkfineart.bsky.social•141 days ago

So is that what happened to Joe and Kamala?? Bow down or else?

edwardevilap.bsky.social•141 days ago

roarkfineart.bsky.social•141 days ago

Trying to get answers

andyslater.bsky.social•141 days ago

I thought he was a cunt three weeks ago, I think he's a cunt now and in three weeks from now I'll still think he's a a cunt.

naughtymarietta.bsky.social•141 days ago

Quite noticeable that some are treating this insane devil with a tad more reverence than he deserves lately. Business unusual. A little revolting. A slap in the face to all of us who've grown to hate him now more than ever. Untrustworthy. Money talks. Bullshit walks.

eileenmont.bsky.social•141 days ago

Hand write senators Murkowsky, Collin’s, Ernst- telling them Hegseth never renounced his clear statement against women in combat. He said his statement were misconstrued, which is untrue. He needs to admit he was completely wrong before they should even consider his qualifications. Do it now.

minutello1.bsky.social•141 days ago

I won't back down.

victorha.bsky.social•141 days ago

Yes, I’m fully expecting my acquaintances who probably voted Dem but whined and did nothing to actually swing the vote to turn into Nazis fairly soon just so they can carry on below the radar doing zip

beaheroforall.bsky.social•141 days ago

Thoughts on the shameful veto override of SB 382 in North Carolina? A GOP power grab disguised as a Hurricane Relief Bill. Please challenge it, GOP passing laws to punish those who voted against them. Not what a democracy does!

margaret-susan.bsky.social•141 days ago

Here’s the link to the newsletter Marc references in the OP.

https://www.democracydocket.com/signup/

adria88.bsky.social•141 days ago

In their minds, life goes on, families to care for, kids, schools, jobs. No time for politics because they feel they can't change anything anyway.
As long as there is a strong opposition core, people will respond to it. Slowly.

isaco-1.bsky.social•140 days ago

F trump f musk and Fuck Putin

nmb917.bsky.social•140 days ago

Putin publicly supported Kamala

thatguyjerry.bsky.social•141 days ago

Marc Elias, #americanhero

joshuacloud.com•140 days ago

At some point, we are gonna have to stop calling him stupid. I mean, he certainly is, but he has managed a life of criminal activity and bad choices - yet everything breaks his way. He's managed to tell everyone he's gonna fuck them over in hundreds of examples, and yet they vote for him. 🤷‍♂️

olivia10.bsky.social•140 days ago

I've come to the conclusion that people voted for Trump because of his entrainment value. They don't really believe he is going to do the bizarre things he claimed. Just wait for ICE to grab illegals for deportation. Or he kills the dollar and declares crypto is our legal tender.

joshuacloud.com•139 days ago

I think that's how it started. But I don't think that's what it is anymore. Or that's a very small piece now

missbellasue.bsky.social•141 days ago

I’m taking the easy way out for my own sanity. Trump who?

wakeykyle.bsky.social•141 days ago

Everyone is either afraid, or resigned to the apparent inevitability of it all.

It's incredibly disappointing, tbh.

samanthafrench.bsky.social•141 days ago

Marc - I just watched yesterday's episode of Deadline with Nicole Wallace, and I really want to thank you for what you said. Everyone I know has given up the fight.

samanthafrench.bsky.social•141 days ago

Most of us have accepted that Trump is above the law, and the only way forward is to tune out and let it be what it is. It's just good to know someone is fighting for us. Hopefully, we'll be motivated again.

redfawn77.bsky.social•141 days ago

💪ever

854xuu11.bsky.social•141 days ago

Don’t blame me I voted for sanity.

854xuu11.bsky.social•141 days ago

Can Trump be impeached by the people overwhelmingly

lindy1090.bsky.social•141 days ago

Thank you!

oldenuf.bsky.social•141 days ago

We will NOT back down! After nearly 80 years of life, many of which were spent devoted to seeking justice and freedom for all, I REFUSE to go back — at least I can die as I lived!

truthbee.bsky.social•141 days ago

This is truly a disgrace. This man is a criminal. The media allowed a criminal to the WH

kraigpeck.bsky.social•141 days ago

Can Wray resign tomorrow & Biden appoint a new FBI Chief with a majority of the Senate before Jan 20?

rubythompson.bsky.social•140 days ago

What diff is that?? Prez can fire FBI Dir at any time. So Biden appoints someone for 38 days!?! Who would be dumb enuff to take that appt??
No One should stick around so the idiot can humiliate & play his evil games! How many of you would've done that for any job you held?? Guessin' not many!!

kraigpeck.bsky.social•140 days ago

1/ Perhaps a senior incumbent highly qualified well-respected FBI head from within the ranks would result in a much greater possibility that the Senate Rs would not approve Patel (or someone similar). Wray's quitting means the position is vacant, so they can rationalize voting for Patel...

kraigpeck.bsky.social•140 days ago

2/ because "better than leaving it vacant." Also, a public fight over whether the FBI should be independent or under Trump's control will shape public opinion and might be won. Remember, the appointment has to be approved by the Senate.

rubythompson.bsky.social•140 days ago

Wray knows the idiot! Was appointed by the idiot. Worked for idiot for 3 yrs. Under Biden he was instructed to investigate the idiot & 1/6! Do you really think the idiot would let that go?? Also, just read that by quitting, Trump can't do a recess appt like he'd be able to do if he fired Wray! ✌🏽

kraigpeck.bsky.social•141 days ago

Marc: Can you share your opinion of coward, charlatan, and democracy betrayer Christopher Wray?

naturalwanderer.bsky.social•140 days ago

The weight and power you hold is great. Will the institutions hold over the next four years? Most of us are not equipped with the skills required to defend justice. You and your team are and you should have the full support of Americans who want to defend democracy.

ameripat70.bsky.social•141 days ago

Those who opposed him 4 years ago, are now wimpy suck ups.

aydeebee.bsky.social•141 days ago

I can’t “accommodate Trump”. He supports making my child (and me for supporting my child) a criminal, and is forcing him to become a refugee in another country. Not to mention taking care and support away from my other disabled child, and putting us all out on the street due to drowning in bills.

aydeebee.bsky.social•141 days ago

If I “accommodate Trump” that means I am sentencing my entire family to financial and emotional ruin. Good thing nobody actually cares.

nopoopforyou.bsky.social•141 days ago

The people accomodating trump figure theyll be fine, or they have no idea what’s coming. For them, too.

athenanike71.bsky.social•141 days ago

Americans have way too much deference for people who occupy the office of the presidency, rather than for the office itself. Just because King Mierdas happened to be president and unfortunately will be again, it doesn’t mean he personally deserves any deference. Not when he’s soiling that office.

baron1948.bsky.social•140 days ago

It is infuriating!

gvern.bsky.social•139 days ago

Sad they are giving in.

fumikechu.bsky.social•141 days ago

14A.3

charlescolee.bsky.social•141 days ago

Anyone remember who was running for President/Vice President on the Democratic ticket five weeks ago? What ever happened to them, I wonder?

raharfst.bsky.social•141 days ago

Thanks Marc.

catyarn.bsky.social•141 days ago

Sadly, this is all too true.

cowgirl52.bsky.social•141 days ago

NEVER BEND THE DAMN KNEE if you want to live and be FREE! GOT IT?

dmoni2022.bsky.social•140 days ago

I think it's maybe a little rest period. We know this is the calm before the storm!!

pudgm0.bsky.social•140 days ago

He lives for conflict, it's his oxygen. Don't feed the troll, hold those who enable him accountable.

oldrail70.bsky.social•141 days ago

You are on the right side Marc!!!

icogitate.bsky.social•141 days ago

Yes. I’ve noticed. They apparently did not receive the “don’t obey in advance” memo.

mantan20.bsky.social•141 days ago

For a country that draped itself in being a beacon of democracy, it’s shocking how quickly so many people and institutions folded without a hint of a fight.

kaydev4d.bsky.social•141 days ago

Thanks for all you do, Marc

diannebee.bsky.social•141 days ago

The upper echelon becoming subservient to tfg is what I worried about... tfg is the worst, but little by little, people who have the nation's eyes and ears are changing the tone and normalizing his antics and schemes.

dema614.bsky.social•141 days ago

📌

bklynz.bsky.social•141 days ago

To create tyranny out of the fears and hopes of average people, money is required, and so, too, ambition and twisted ideas.
—Madeleine K. Albright, Fascism: A Warning

wisedan.bsky.social•141 days ago

Well Marc we have your back! Watch see!

langwoodj.bsky.social•141 days ago

Never surrender.

skiwatch.bsky.social•141 days ago

benb766.bsky.social•137 days ago

We do, but for some weird reason there seems to be a lot of us who look at that meth lab south of the border and think "wouldn't it be nice if we could have that here?"

lynhertle66.bsky.social•137 days ago

Yes, yes we do.

ratlantica.bsky.social•137 days ago

Credit where credit is due, Robin Williams said that "many years ago" when speaking about Canada and what it must be like watching the crazy stuff in the USA. He died too soon. https://bsky.app/profile/ratlantica.bsky.social/post/3ld5jnl5i6k2z

real-truth.bsky.social•140 days ago

The people made a choice and foolish as their choice was we must accept it. The actions of Dumps administration will be the fuel for our opposition. So as someone once said “Stand back and stand ready!”

trueblue2u.bsky.social•141 days ago

From your lips to God's ears.

kikidevine.bsky.social•140 days ago

Every single one of them appeasing the king

hecate66.bsky.social•141 days ago

Thank you for being sane.

steve1970peng.bsky.social•141 days ago

America will have its run of Fascism!

Never to be undone!

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