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peregrinus

(230 posts) Wed Nov 13, 2024, 04:18 PM Nov 13

Are we really going to just standby and watch this nightmare unfold? [View all]

This reminds me of a bad comic book movie. It was an old Superfriends cartoon where Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman and Robin etc all lost their powers because Lex Luther used a Time Machine that allowed the Legion of Doom to push the superheroes out of the way at the right moment in time, and their evil villain counterpart was able to slip in and assume their role. This feels like that. If you ever wonder how the atrocities that Hitler perpetrated occurred, look no further than your living room because a fascist take over is happening in real time. Are we all just going to be Good Germans now?

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Are we really going to just standby and watch this nightmare unfold? [View all] peregrinus Nov 13 OP

GQP will.. Lovie777 Nov 13 #1

Good Germans enid602 Nov 13 #80

Apparently the Biden admin. is powerless, along with our security agencies. polichick Nov 13 #2

How can this be? yellow dahlia Nov 13 #108

Merrick. Garland. n/t AwakeAtLast Nov 14 #122

Post removed Post removed Nov 13 #3

Not advisable Theproletariat Nov 13 #7

"Going Kinetic" maxsolomon Nov 13 #10

there's so many of them lately Skittles Nov 13 #16

Who are "them" Theproletariat Nov 13 #22

I GREW UP IN A MILITARY HOUSEHOLD AND I ALSO SERVED Skittles Nov 13 #28

lol. Elessar Zappa Nov 13 #18

Kamala has a Glock and knows how to use it. OMGWTF Nov 13 #52

Yes... and I could buy one, aim, and probably hit something slightlv Nov 13 #87

not only that, but brains and organizational skills count for a lot in a actual war lapfog_1 Nov 13 #102

Not advisable because its repugnant but also speak for yourself AkFemDem Nov 13 #20

I never said we aren't armed Theproletariat Nov 13 #48

My ass John Shaft Nov 13 #26

Semper Fry, Gravy Seals! markodochartaigh Nov 13 #69

"Meal Team Six..." Blue_Roses Nov 14 #120

Really? peregrinus Nov 13 #29

How do you know? JustAnotherGen Nov 13 #40

Research on what? Theproletariat Nov 13 #54

They are not the only ones Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #50

Is every post from you going to be a thinly-veiled threat? ZZenith Nov 13 #51

I haven't threatened anyone, ever. Theproletariat Nov 13 #56

Yes you have Cirsium Nov 13 #68

You might have had success gaslighting elsewhere on the internet ZZenith Nov 13 #73

Give me an example Theproletariat Nov 13 #79

You aren't slick John Shaft Nov 13 #83

Not trying to be slick Theproletariat Nov 13 #89

You're low key threatening people with your little "kinetic" bullshit talk John Shaft Nov 13 #92

We have the freaking military. AllyCat Nov 13 #58

They really aren't going to hurt anyone though Theproletariat Nov 13 #64

It won't pass. They are done with democracy. AllyCat Nov 13 #96

Good grief! I need a gas mask just to read that post. wnylib Nov 14 #114

but do they really? You'd be surprised. Still a stupid idea regardless. hootman Nov 13 #63

That's a big assumption. MontanaMama Nov 13 #65

It wasn't an assumption. Theproletariat Nov 13 #91

Welcome to DU orangecrush Nov 13 #90

No, they may be more weaponized Farmer-Rick Nov 13 #94

Really? Rainman4u2C Nov 14 #123

Well best until Hitler Farmer-Rick Nov 14 #125

Train? Redleg Nov 14 #119

Organize in your own community for the world you want to see WhiskeyGrinder Nov 13 #12

Our institutions and we the people have all failed us. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #4

Like water torture. GreenWave Nov 13 #5

Absolutely not BannonsLiver Nov 13 #6

Do you have a plan that will actually work? Share it, if so. RockRaven Nov 13 #8

What do you suggest, 33 posts? maxsolomon Nov 13 #9

I didn't mean peregrinus Nov 13 #33

Seems like you did. Scrivener7 Nov 13 #71

yes to every reply above FirstLight Nov 13 #11

Why would they shut down DU? WestMichRad Nov 13 #82

😆 right? FirstLight Nov 13 #99

Damn! Glad I didn't go to a college like that..... kerry-is-my-prez Nov 13 #101

Good questions yellow dahlia Nov 14 #109

Are they even going to be confirmed. Homoudont Nov 13 #13

Not all of them require confirmation. Gore1FL Nov 13 #23

the shitgibbon would only do what he did last time onethatcares Nov 13 #32

It is standard operating procedure for "acting" heads of departments to be named while nominations are pending onenote Nov 13 #77

Gabbard peregrinus Nov 13 #35

Thank you, that is important information, clarifying. mahina Nov 13 #106

The heads of the executive departments require Senate approval. nt Gore1FL Nov 14 #111

Thank you mahina Nov 14 #115

Yes thanks Homoudont Nov 14 #124

What is your plan? sarisataka Nov 13 #14

why not buy nothing on Black Friday onethatcares Nov 13 #38

That's easy sarisataka Nov 13 #39

do you mean onethatcares Nov 13 #43

LOL sarisataka Nov 13 #45

It feels like the hours between the iceberg hitting the hull La Coliniere Nov 13 #15

good description... nt FirstLight Nov 13 #24

Fivehead. You could show movies on that thing. OMGWTF Nov 13 #55

The USA elected a dictator, elections have consequences. nt doc03 Nov 13 #17

Remember the "Just let it all burn down!" movement from just a few years ago? They finally got their wish. sop Nov 13 #19

You hit some kind of magic number Beringia Nov 13 #104

Was this ForgedCrank Nov 13 #21

Of course not. Harris can stop this! FBaggins Nov 13 #25

You've defined what you believe is the problem Progressive dog Nov 13 #27

It's more like Alan Moore. thebigidea Nov 13 #30

So fucking true peregrinus Nov 13 #36

Oh well bronxiteforever Nov 13 #31

We did our part for MANY years Cosmocat Nov 13 #34

Are you going to be a good German? Kaleva Nov 13 #37

I'll stick around and fight peregrinus Nov 13 #44

I predict his supporters will lose their minds Baitball Blogger Nov 13 #41

What are they going to do now? Not vote for him? TheKentuckian Nov 14 #116

He has already had attempts on his life. He is going to keep the Secret Service busy. Baitball Blogger Nov 14 #121

He's making a mockery cilla4progress Nov 13 #42

Why is the Biden admin. powerless...??? Ysabel Nov 13 #46

They don't care about us. They are rich. they will be fine. onecaliberal Nov 13 #49

Sure, he should burn the constitution on the front lawn of the White House while he's at it. onenote Nov 13 #78

Yep. I'm tired of fighting. bif Nov 13 #47

Truly the maggot population deserves to be punished. rich7862 Nov 13 #59

In my dreams I wish.... Blue Owl Nov 13 #53

I have no idea what to do Picaro Nov 13 #57

Call our congress people, the White House etc kerry-is-my-prez Nov 13 #97

I second that. yellow dahlia Nov 14 #110

A functioning 3rd branch RANDYWILDMAN Nov 13 #60

I'm wondering the same. It's as if we are all the food critics in The Menu AllyCat Nov 13 #61

What's your plan? Iggo Nov 13 #62

There's nothing we can do to stop this. Just wait for the inevitable collapse. Yavin4 Nov 13 #66

My thoughts. summer_in_TX Nov 13 #67

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 14 #126

You forgot one thing. Climate change. CrispyQ Nov 14 #129

You may well be right summer_in_TX Nov 14 #136

Do we have any options? lees1975 Nov 13 #70

What do you suggest? mcar Nov 13 #72

What would you suggest? Hekate Nov 13 #74

Yep aeromanKC Nov 13 #75

What do you suggest we do? Ocelot II Nov 13 #76

What power do we have? EnergizedLib Nov 13 #81

ok so I backslid and watched Nicolle...but only lasted about 10 minutes ecstatic Nov 13 #84

They have all three branches of government and a mandate. Emile Nov 13 #85

I think we are going back whether we like it or not. jalan48 Nov 13 #86

tear gassed, water pressure hosed, sonic assault southmost Nov 13 #88

Look we ALL know MFM008 Nov 13 #93

SO FUCKING WHAT Skittles Nov 13 #100

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 14 #128

What is it that you expect to happen, exactly? ShazzieB Nov 13 #95

Our neighbors try to run people off the road... Ysabel Nov 14 #112

Oof, I forget how different things can from one locality to another. ShazzieB Nov 14 #118

I don't think electing Kamala would have solved this LeftInTX Nov 14 #130

What is it that you expect to happen, exactly? ShazzieB Nov 13 #98

No, but I am waiting to see which Dem will lead the rsistance kansasobama Nov 13 #103

Newsom is heir apparent; Shapiro is biding his time in PA - TBF Nov 14 #131

Blame me for getting to work every day at 7:00 and coming home tired & resting up for the next day at 75 years old. Am NBachers Nov 13 #105

That's exactly what I have been saying! yellow dahlia Nov 13 #107

We warned them all. RandySF Nov 14 #113

Help investigate the truth of the election if you can DSandra Nov 14 #117

Those least able to cope voted for him bucolic_frolic Nov 14 #127

Well you can protest until Trump turns the doc03 Nov 14 #132

I don't know if it will make anyone feel better Loupe Garoue Nov 14 #133

OK! Let's hear your plan. MineralMan Nov 14 #134

Biden Still President Ann B Nov 14 #135