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The Antlantic's Article, titled "The Trump Regime Is Beginning to Topple" provides insight into the riots, disbanding of police, stripping of military
6/7/2020 | Vanity, quoting Franklin Foer

Posted on 06/07/2020 11:59:05 AM PDT by ransomnote

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To: ransomnote

At least this explains the fetishization of black people.


21 posted on 06/07/2020 12:31:42 PM PDT by BlackAdderess
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To: Eagles6
Anyone that thought this was all about the death of a violent, ex con drug addict is a fool.

The exact same could be said about the 'virus'.

22 posted on 06/07/2020 12:33:54 PM PDT by wastedyears (The left would kill every single one of us and our families if they knew they could get away with it)
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To: ransomnote

“the Deep State” is a treasonous organization headed by (I believe) none other than Osama Obams and who still actively engaged in a coup.


23 posted on 06/07/2020 12:35:10 PM PDT by antidemoncrat (uff)
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To: ransomnote

Thanks for posting this Orwellian missive from the Atlantic to the world. I never would have read it otherwise.


24 posted on 06/07/2020 12:37:59 PM PDT by BlackAdderess
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To: ransomnote
Sharp’s foundational insight is embedded in an aphorism: “Obedience is at the heart of political power.” A dictator doesn’t maintain power on his own; he relies on individuals and institutions to carry out his orders. A successful democratic revolution prods these enablers to stop obeying. It makes them ashamed of their complicity and fearful of the social and economic costs of continued collaboration.

It goes both ways, which is why the Politically Correct Establishment hits hard against those who indicate they will not obey.

On our side, we should encourage disobedience to Democrats, and Leftists in general. Undermine their authority at any point we can. Mock them.

25 posted on 06/07/2020 12:38:31 PM PDT by PapaBear3625 ("Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities." -- Voltaire)
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To: ransomnote

When soccer moms who usually vote Democrat hear the ferals saying they’re coming for the suburbs next, they will be unlikely to vote for those who, at best, turn a blind eye to rioting, looting and anarchy and, at worst, encourage such behavior.


26 posted on 06/07/2020 12:38:35 PM PDT by KevinB (Quite literally, whatever the Left touches it ruins.)
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To: ransomnote

“The Trump Regime Is Beginning to Topple”

Well considering that from day one, Trump has barely had a chance to even begin a regime, it is not much of a statement.

What IS beginning to topple, is the power and control of the deep state.


27 posted on 06/07/2020 12:42:55 PM PDT by Flavious_Maximus
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To: ransomnote

Are The Atlantic “writers” still being paid?


28 posted on 06/07/2020 12:47:17 PM PDT by Trailerpark Badass (There should be a whole lot more going on than throwing bleach, said one woman.)
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To: Eagles6

Dainelys Hidalgo-Escobar https://www.houstoncourant.com/houston-voices/2020/the-chauvin-floyd-affair


29 posted on 06/07/2020 12:52:52 PM PDT by ballplayer (By)
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To: timestax

Yay! Go Trump!


30 posted on 06/07/2020 12:54:24 PM PDT by thecodont
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To: ransomnote
What I find most bizarre are these persistent claims the Trump is a dictator. I understand why people might disagree with his policies, and I understand why they dislike his personality. But when they bring out the dictator charge, it's a clear sign they are totally out of their minds.

Just about everything he does is to give people more freedom and more opportunity and greater financial independence from the government. He is the opposite of a dictator.

I guess because he threatens to upend the elites from dominating the underclass, they feel their power being stripped away, and they think only a dictator could do that. They are simply incapable of understanding why someone would want everyone to be economically free.

31 posted on 06/07/2020 12:58:27 PM PDT by Repealthe17thAmendment
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To: wastedyears

It’s all about politics........

Do people want the United States of America or
the Divided States of America?
Looks like were coming to a point where people will need to choose.
Democrats: “A Divided States of America”
Republicans: “United States of America”


32 posted on 06/07/2020 1:04:19 PM PDT by hapnHal
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To: wastedyears

Yep.


33 posted on 06/07/2020 1:09:38 PM PDT by Eagles6
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To: rktman

Very comforting because The Atlantic is always wrong.


34 posted on 06/07/2020 1:13:02 PM PDT by Bayan
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To: ballplayer
Yep.

Been saying this all along.

35 posted on 06/07/2020 1:14:02 PM PDT by Eagles6
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To: ransomnote
The article basically concedes that the protests are not really about George Floyd or saving black lives - they are politically motivated with an idea towards de-legitimizing and isolating Trump. Tucker Carlson basically said the same thing a few days ago.

The protests are one more instance of the left trying to create an atmosphere of constant crisis while Trump is in office. Although they are themselves creating these crises, they know that the press will blame it all on Trump, hoping that the voters will vote against Trump just to put an end to the constant stress.
36 posted on 06/07/2020 1:14:05 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: ransomnote

Franklin Foer, John Kerry supporter.


37 posted on 06/07/2020 1:22:31 PM PDT by Fedora
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To: Repealthe17thAmendment
What I find most bizarre are these persistent claims the Trump is a dictator. I understand why people might disagree with his policies, and I understand why they dislike his personality. But when they bring out the dictator charge, it's a clear sign they are totally out of their minds.

Just about everything he does is to give people more freedom and more opportunity and greater financial independence from the government. He is the opposite of a dictator.

I guess because he threatens to upend the elites from dominating the underclass, they feel their power being stripped away, and they think only a dictator could do that. They are simply incapable of understanding why someone would want everyone to be economically free.

Yep.   After a bit of thought, I realized the only concept of a dictator that the leftists envision is, Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin and Mao speaking in front of thousands with resounding applause.   They see President Trump speak in front of thousands and compare that with their weak ineffectual leaders speaking before drawing room sized audiences to feeble responses.   What are the ignorant fools to think?   To them, of course President Trump is a dictator.

38 posted on 06/07/2020 2:15:43 PM PDT by higgmeister ( In the Shadow of The Big Chicken)
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I said the same thing in another post. The Democrats want to make things so tough for America that they will vote Trump out just to appease the Democrats and get some peace. If the Democrats try to frame the issue that way — that all the civil unrest is Trump’s fault and will lead to more unrest — Trump has to counter quickly before it takes hold.


39 posted on 06/07/2020 2:30:50 PM PDT by BEJ
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BREAKING:

Minneapolis Police Dept. says 14 Officers quit today and 46 others are taking early retirement.

Their words before they left were:

“You’re on your own.”

Let the Sh** Show Begin.— 🇺🇸🇮🇹Patriot Guy🇮🇹🇺🇸 (@ThatPatriotGuy1) June 6, 2020
40 posted on 06/07/2020 2:56:24 PM PDT by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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