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While we’re talking about framing, I hope y’all think twice when some tweep with a bunch of dubious followers tries to flame you up with “We could just inherently arrest all of them right now and throw them in jail! If you’re not doing that, you’re with Trump!”
It is never a good idea to try and out-fascist the fascists.
Never.
Ever.
You can do your own historical research on that. Has it ever worked? No. It results in fascism in a different garb. It does not save democracy.
Never.
Ever.
You can do your own historical research on that. Has it ever worked? No. It results in fascism in a different garb. It does not save democracy.
They’ll also flame you up with “why aren’t Dems taking these contemptuous witnesses to court?”
They are. They did.
Court takes a muhfuggin minute, ppl.
They are. They did.
Court takes a muhfuggin minute, ppl.
Arresting our opponents without trial or court backing is what Putin does, and wants, so GOP can do it with a thousand times more gusto the moment they seize back a majority.
“Inherent contempt” powers are not to be used for fascism. Opposing fascism with fascism is fascism.
“Inherent contempt” powers are not to be used for fascism. Opposing fascism with fascism is fascism.
Everything we do sets a precedent. Opens a door that we will never be able to shut.
If you want the rule of law back — and I do — then think very hard about how you propose to undermine it by legitimizing Putin-style tactics.
If you want the rule of law back — and I do — then think very hard about how you propose to undermine it by legitimizing Putin-style tactics.
