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DFW

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12. I will remember the words of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Undependence. In Congress, July 4, 1776.
Tue Feb 11, 2025, 10:58 AM
Feb 2025

Specifically this excerpt from the Declaration:

"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

The actions of Trump and Musk do, in my eyes, evince a design to reduce us under absolute despotism. According to Jefferson, it is our right and our duty to throw off such Government. How we exercise that right, how we carry out that duty, that is up to our representatives in Congress and the courts (WE HOPE!!!!). If they fail, it is left to the common folk to say, "enough." In 2006, the first time I heard then-Senator Barack Obama speak in a small setting, he said, referring to Cheney/Bush, "I don't know about you, but I've had enough." So, what about this time? Has he had enough yet? Have we?

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I love 1776 the movie. I'll probably still watch it but won't do any celebrating... wcmagumba Feb 2025 #1
Ditto, and will hope something will have given us reason to celebrate. elleng Feb 2025 #2
Oh I dunno... TommyT139 Feb 2025 #3
Good! elleng Feb 2025 #4
Okay, maybe a little celebrating, like a small sparkly fountain in my complex parking lot... wcmagumba Feb 2025 #5
The psychics are saying that he'll be toast before the Ides of March. usonian Feb 2025 #6
Please please please...you psychos/psychics/physics rock.....! wcmagumba Feb 2025 #11
I think it's a great Topic to discuss proud patriot Feb 2025 #7
I agree that something needs to be done. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #9
My prediction is sadly unfolding.... Bread and Circuses Feb 2025 #8
Rendition Trump and Musk? 3825-87867 Feb 2025 #10
I will remember the words of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Undependence. In Congress, July 4, 1776. DFW Feb 2025 #12
Why not celebrate? Sure, America has done bad shit. Every country in the world has. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 2025 #13
I couldn't disagree more. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #15
We had the same with JFK. We had the same with Johnson. We had the same with Wilson and FDR. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 2025 #16
Jefferson's language in the Declaration of Independence from monarchy was inspiring. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #17
We should wear Constitution shirts and hand out pocket constitutions proud patriot Feb 2025 #19
We usually drive the county Democratic party float in our Bettie Feb 2025 #14
Releasing January 6 violent convicts was meant to be intimidation. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #18
A spending boycott. Hotler Feb 2025 #20
Funeral service for the Constitution nt Wicked Blue Feb 2025 #21
That's a solid reaction. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #22
Do Nothing Day IzzaNuDay Feb 2025 #23
I just recall his desire to bring in the military. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #24
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