What’s needed to stop an American dictatorship?

Discussion in 'Democracy' started by Balbus, Jun 11, 2020.

  1. Balbus

    Balbus Senior Member

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    Tish

    But who can call it illegitimate?

    But if it interpreted voter suppression, gerrymandering and ballot rigging as legitimate then….all postal votes not received by say 8pm voting day are ruled invalid and the Post Master General shutting down deliveries two weeks before voting day is also deemed constitutional….ruling that its ok to dismissing Electoral College members deemed ‘bias’ by Republican led state assemblies…

    Traditionally it has depended on what the armed forces do.
     
  2. Angelmama

    Angelmama Angel Lifetime Supporter

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    Doubtful that those "suckers and losers" will use all their firepower to support him.
     
  3. unfocusedanakin

    unfocusedanakin The Archaic Revival Lifetime Supporter

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    Humor shows venerability especially if you joke about yourself. The right wing in general can not do this. The joke is that people are too stupid to think like their perfect lives and never laughing about the silly parts of their own views. Democrats call out stereotypes and embrace them. Republicans have to go as far as supporting a 17 year old who murders people.

    Can you picture them joking about guns even if it was clear they support them? I sure can't. It's a sacred topic and the joke is the pussy who does not own one. Has Trump ever embraced his hands or tan jokes? He could never do that it would make him "weak". There is not much of a market for conservative humor for a reason. What they find funny is the opposite of what society wants to laugh at. They are mean girls who like calling Democrats ugly and fat and most people over the age of 16 don't find that funny.

    Trump also does not have a pet or any real friends. It's very telling of the sort of person he is. No one who has really known him has anything nice to say. His biggest supporters are people like your husband. They will never know him they can just feel like they do though a TV.
     
  4. Angelmama

    Angelmama Angel Lifetime Supporter

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    Exactly.
    Very well put

    But if you're reading this, Donald, have no fear! I've written a dozen satire pieces about you and frequently make fun of you, so you don't have to.
    You can make fun of me back if you like!
    It's funny how he calls Joe 'sleepy' one day then accuses him of being on speed the next.
    Perhaps his memory is in decline
     
  5. Tyrsonswood

    Tyrsonswood Senior Moment Lifetime Supporter

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    What does not exist can not decline...
     
  6. newo

    newo Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    We FINALLY have Trump's tax returns! He paid no taxes in 10 out of 15 years since 2000 and paid $750 in 2016. At least he didn't ask for a refund!

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  7. newo

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    Al Capone went to jail for tax evasion. He should have gone into politics. Also Willie Nelson, Stephen Baldwin, Nicholas Cage, Wesley Snipes and Pete Rose.
     
  8. newo

    newo Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    Just watched the debate. My head hurts.

    At the next debate Trump should be gagged whenever it's not his turn to speak.
     
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    Tyrsonswood Senior Moment Lifetime Supporter

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    Basically ^^^ This...
     
  10. Tishomingo

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    Last night's debate showed unequivocally that Trump is a clear and present danger to our democracy. Apart from his overbearing behavior and refusal to abide by the rules of the debate and the norms of civility, he refused to say he'd abide by the results of the election, refused to denounce white supremacists, and told the Proud boys to "stand by". Fascist through and through!
     
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