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Georgia Patrick's avatar

Excellent list, Susan. Good context with the "so what can we do about this" that is necessary, lawful, and within the agency (actions) we can take to insist on a democracy instead of authoritarian police state.

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Russell C. Smith's avatar

Thank you for this, Susan, and for your voice during this time. Excellent phrase, sad though it may be: "barely United States..."

Two of the three coequal branches of our great experiment in self-governance have surrendered. The fourth estate is compromised.

On Saturday, 14 June 25:

1. In Washington, D.C.—Weather permitting, the sitting president of these barely United States will celebrate his 79th birthday by hijacking a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of this nation’s (heretofore) carefully constrained armed forces;

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Susan OBrien's avatar

Russell, I always am so very flattered by your notice and support. Thank you.

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Susan OBrien's avatar

We can, we must, resist. Thank you for your comment and support, Georgia. I appreciate both.

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Just Sayin''s avatar

Hear, hear. I'll be making my appearance at a "No Kings" event tomorrow. No sign, no bullhorn, just standing shoulder to shoulder with however many others feel compelled to show up. I don't intend to resist any official who might attempt to corral the crowd one way or another. Just showing up and compelling them to show up as well should be enough, in my opinion. I'll turn around, go home and plan to be there again at the next opportunity. I won't be ignored, but won't be confrontational either.

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