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Trump Reportedly Mulling Plan to Declare ‘National Emergency’ Paving Way for Major Power Grab (www.mediaite.com)

submitted 1 month ago by dude@lemmings.world to c/news@lemmings.world

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[–] lmdnw@lemmy.world 25 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If elections are no longer free and fair, that means violent resistance is on the table as a justifiable and ethical act.

[+] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone -8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

How about peaceful shutdown?

Losing your job and healthcare is easier than losing your life.

Voting was the easiest but anyway. Take the easiest, least painful route.

[–] P00ptart@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Is it? Id rather be dead than homeless.

[+] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone -9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Okay, but I think you’re in the minority

[–] P00ptart@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Dying from violence only hurts for a little bit. Becoming homeless hurts for a very long time. Especially if you get a disease from lack of healthcare.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone -2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Maybe , but I doubt most of their citizens would share your view, especially if a change after shutdown solved the problems making you miserable

[–] Insekticus@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I share his view - in the miserable quagmire approaching humanity with the ecosphere collapse and global autocratic efforts. Homeless people will be executed on the streets without a second thought by neofascists brainwashed into servitude of the elite.

There's no way for America to vote their way out of this - the constitution and Bill of rights has been repeatedly soiled. If the democrats or even independent parties somehow made their way to power, it would only be a matter of time before the far-right regrouped under a new banner and led to more violent extremism.

America finally collapsed under its own weight, as is the fate of all empires.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 0 points 1 month ago

I guess this is why the rest of us are disappointed in them.

They caused it themselves by neglecting the vote, a third are running, another third curling up into a ball while the third third abuse the other two.

Meanwhile, we have to think about what it’s like for them and be understanding.

They refuse to take any responsibility, on any level.

[–] atropa@piefed.social 4 points 1 month ago

I will never live under a dictator, i choose to live in freedom , not a freak

[–] robocall@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

When Trump dies, I'm calling out from work and drinking champagne until I fall asleep or vomit.

[–] RunningInRVA@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Please just don’t vomit while asleep.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 3 points 1 month ago

Make sure to go to sleep in the recovery position!

[–] derry@midwest.social 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah, ask Jimi Hendrix. Wait.... No.

[–] RunningInRVA@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Well except for the person downvoting me. He can ask Jimi.

[–] reluctant_squidd@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 month ago

Ultimate Covfefe

[–] x00z@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If it walks like Hitler and quacks like Hitler...

[–] exaybachae@startrek.website 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

It's not a duck!