• the_q@piefed.social
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    2 days ago

    It’s quiet because the thing that always happens happened. The rich will never pay for their crimes until we stop playing judicially and start playing violence. The system is built to protect the builders.

  • FaceDeer@fedia.io
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    2 days ago

    I imagine a lot of people are holding their breath. Less than a week until congress flips over. Then hopefully we’ll see a surge of investigation and disclosure and things will heat up again.

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      2 days ago

      I wish I had your optimism.

      The only way congress flips is if you… Yes you, dear reader, make sure to vote.

      In 2016 people thought there was no way Orange Hitler would be elected so they didn’t bother to vote. In 2024 people thought there was no way Orange Hitler would be back for a second term, yet here we are.

      Donald Trump is what happens when good people ignore politics.

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        Well, I’m Canadian, so I’m just going to watch.

        Despite Trump’s plan to blame us for the outcome.