@maybit yup. History may not repeat but it sure as hell rhymes.
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@maybit yup. History may not repeat but it sure as hell rhymes.
Wondering if this is what Berlin felt like in the 1930s.
The fascist convict regime's plan is to declare martial law because the goal of doing so is to cancel the midterms.
Padilla's arrest is getting all the attention, but what Noem said is perhaps more terrifying.
"We are not going away. We are staying here to liberate the city from the socialists and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor have placed on this country and what they have tried to insert into the city."
Admitting they're not here for violent criminals, they're here to overthrow our elected officials
Puppy killer said she was there “TO LIBERATE THE CITY FROM SOCIALISTS and the LEADERSHIP of the GOVERNOR” -
Then, Senator Padilla asked a question.
Padilla is the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee. Doing his job.
He was assaulted, thrown on the floor and handcuffed and arrested by Noem's goons.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but “I was only following orders” was rejected as a defense at the Nuremberg Trials.
USM Chancellor just sent out a five minute video regarding the 7% budget cut hitting all schools in our system this coming year … much of it made worse by the ongoing federal nonsense. *sigh*
I don’t think we’ll feel it as much as some of the other (smaller) schools but it’s still a sad sign of the times for everyone. :(
People should wear that to Donnie’s ego stroking parade on Saturday here in DC.
Former Secretaries of the Navy and Army and retired 4 star generals have filed a strong amicus brief in California’s lawsuit to block U.S. Marines from streets of L.A. and declare his federalization of the Cal national guard unlawful. Full brief at https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.450934/gov.uscourts.cand.450934.31.1.pdf #LawFedi
Federal agents have just handcuffed California Senator Alex Padilla and forcibly removed him from a news conference when he dared to question Kristi Noem. This is a demonstration on the body of a Latino elected official of what the Trump regime intends to do to any of us who question.
#Trump #authoritarianism #military
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/live-updates-los-angeles-protests-thursday-june-12/3722189/
@wholesomememes @akamran Eeyore ftw!
Let's include our pals even on Eeyore days (by u/FairyyDust)
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@z_everson "In honor of the Army" ... lol liar.
The Army 250th festivities were carefully planned over 2 years. The 'parade' was only conceived of 2 months ago when the WH realised the coincidental date.
"Reminder: what sparked the american revolution was when the military fired on protesters."
#protest #RESIST #FascistAmeriKKKa #politics #ModernSlavery #tyranny #WhiteSupremacy #racism #misogyny #ApartheidState
Hey y’all, heads up #Texas #NoKings protest attendees. Abbott is sending 6000 National Guard troops into leftist cities. San Antonio, Dallas and Austin are all seeing troop deployments, the trucks are rolling on 35 as we speak. There’s a big protest in Fort Worth, but I haven’t seen it mentioned in deployment reports. Nor have I seen Denton mentioned, and I expect it to be big there too,because of TWU and NTSU.
In any case, be prepared. Turn biometrics off on your devices, if you’re not live streaming, turn off wireless so it’s harder to track your location. Memorize or write your attorneys number in sharpie on yourself. A mixture of mylanta and water is the best for rinsing off bioweapons deployed by cops. Bring earplugs and remember that a small tear will disable sound cannons. Do not stand in front of sound cannons, get to the side asap. Umbrellas shield you from drones, wear nothing distinctive, tie your hair back, sunglasses, a hoodie and mask is probably a good idea.
Mel Brooks is the new Betty White
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/12/mel-brooks-spaceballs-sequel
*** Nothing says "free country" and 1st Amendment like calling out the military to intimidate citzens.
The new Red Scare....