1. Yes, as @JoeNBC is pointing out- its not Donald Trump that is bringing America to her knees, its the rest of the Republican Party. Without them, he's nothing. Without them, there is no coup, no constitutional collapse, no end to democratic elections.

They alone have the power
2. protect the legacy that has been handed to us by the blood & sacrifice of those that died to bring us here and they alone who can decide what our children will inherit. They should choose wisely bc if when a madman rules your regime, your children may be in his benevolence
3. today and in his jails or execution block tomorrow. That is why people walk through deserts w/o water w their children to get here, to America- that is why @AVindman told his father, "here, right matters." Those in control of the Republican Party stand on the precipice of
4. throwing all of that away for the man they heard on that GA phone call. THAT is the world they want their children & grandkids to live, love, & work in?

Choose wisely Republicans!

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