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Trump is already talking about putting blue states under military control, arresting his opponents, and becoming a dictator for life. Does anyone see a second term for him being peaceful?
Many Republicans see it being very peaceful after dictator Trump is reinstated and all “woke liberals” are jailed or murdered.
Because they think we’ll just die. If they want their white terror they better be prepared to die for it
They don't think liberals are armed and practiced. I have news...
And if you're liberal "vermin", and you are not armed and practicing basic safety and shooting, why not? The largest gun purchasing demographic for the past few years has been POC, LGBT and women. And they're asking in my liberal gun circles, "What do I buy? How do I practice safety?" And we go all out to help and advise.
Y'all libs better pull your head out your ass. I'm a middle-aged white guy, an ally all the way, and I'll do my damndest to defend you, but my family comes first, country second, and I'm prepared. Sounds like the crazy prepper talk I heard in the 80's and 90's. Well. Here we are.
If "The Committe of Public Safety" comes knocking on my door they will meet a hell storm of buckshot and .45ACP. And yes, it will likely mean my personal extinction. But I'm not getting on a fucking train.
Thinking you don't need to arm yourself, because the police will help, is such a privileged take and it's hilarious when it's put forth. "Just take the guns away" say the people who aren't being targeted by one of the political parties in the US.
Oh my friend, have I got something for you.
https://imgur.com/a/pR7CuLA
Sorry, I do not think I have the courage to kill anyone and I have very little hand-eye coordination. I don't care if you have a gun. Just don't expect me to get one.
Then you should be learning first aid and preparing to aid those who can kill fascists
My god no, my friend, I said that all wrong.
If you do not wish to pick up arms, I do not want you too.
You're #1 weapon is your vote. If that fails, and the right is rigging it to fail, and if things go to hell, you can still be a pacifist and help.
I invite you to read about Desmond Doss, a personal hero of mine.
Trump would turn on the them and immediately take away their guns.
They don't think that far ahead, or they assume they'll remain part of the in-group. Either way, it's gonna be a rude awakening
Nope. But I see a lot of idiotic "independents" that are going to sit out, or vote third party or vote for the orange blob anyway, not realizing they are likely at risk, too. All because they are so principled, or want a tax cut, or claim they want it all to burn down, etc. I guarantee you the minute things hit the very worst, they will be bitching more than anyone, assuming they are able to survive the very worst.
And I fully expect most of the "liberal media" to bothsider/horse race us right into the destruction of this country.
"BuT bIdEn Is OlD!!"
He's 3.9% older than Trump! Now that's old! Just ignore that their ages are 77 and 80.
In all seriousness, along with tax forms, every candidate should have to present a clean bill of health that includes cognitive testing. I would tack on a psych eval as well, but I'm not sure most in politics would pass it.
Edit:
The first part of my comment was satire. Back in 2016 there was a lot of discussion about Bernie's age of 72. Now either a 77 or 80 year old is going to be president. Biden is still the lesser of two evils, but he's still far older than should be considered. Same goes for Trump. Age and term limits should be assessed for every political position.
Also, let me know how a clean bill of health and cognitive testing would be a bad thing.
"I sure would hate the my candidate to be out of the running for something as small as a team of doctors saying their basic. bodily and brain functions are dwindling."