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calimary

(86,895 posts)
22. The problem is - these bad guys don't care if it's legal or not.
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 03:30 PM
Apr 2025

They just want. Like their “master”. All he knows are two words: “I want.”

Unfortunately, that’s probably gonna keep working, at least for awhile, before the opposition reaches an undeniable level of critical mass. Only then can a realistic removal process can even be thought of, widely enough, to start forcing changes.

It may take awhile, though. Denial runs REALLY and INTENSELY deep with too many “true believers” who desperately don’t want to be wrong (or wrong AGAIN).

If you’re able to admit you were wrong, you also will have to admit you’ve been HAD. ROYALLY and HUMILIATINGLY HAD.

And NOBODY wants to have to admit that.

NOBODY wants to be seen as being that gullible - indeed, outrageously and catastrophically gullible.

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trump's Reign of Terror and Revenge. PittBlue Apr 2025 #1
Mob boss rule UpInArms Apr 2025 #2
Must keep my feelings of what should happen to these people to myself . . . Must keep my feelings of what should happen NBachers Apr 2025 #3
I'm sure many/most of us share your feelings. erronis Apr 2025 #16
Getting harder and harder to do. bluestarone Apr 2025 #20
They Should Fry in Hell Works for me. Cha Apr 2025 #42
Well there's a direct response! NBachers Apr 2025 #43
I'm waiting for sincere expressions of concern from Senator Collins.. Permanut Apr 2025 #4
Angus King was one of the Timid 10. gab13by13 Apr 2025 #6
He's wealthy so he doesn't care wolfie001 Apr 2025 #13
Collins has done more harm as a fake "concerned" senator than a real rabid tea-partier magat. erronis Apr 2025 #17
Either THAT DENVERPOPS Apr 2025 #18
Pressure from Maine's congressional delegation resulted in the contracts MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #47
It's not resolved. This guy needs to be thrown out of his job. travelingthrulife Apr 2025 #48
Roger that.. Permanut Apr 2025 #56
He won't be. maxsolomon Apr 2025 #57
We need to survive until midterms, manage to have an election MadameButterfly Apr 7 #61
"...petulant child." skypilot Apr 2025 #5
"no money will go from the public trust to a petulant child," joshdawg Apr 2025 #7
ruh roh. eggplant Apr 2025 #8
Just as stomach-turning as it is predictable. Paladin Apr 2025 #9
Political blackmail with a direct consequence bronxiteforever Apr 2025 #10
Just another good idea for an ask in our weekly "Call to Action" email! calimary Apr 2025 #32
Dudek sounds utterly unqualified tonekat Apr 2025 #11
Sick and misogynistiKKK bastard wolfie001 Apr 2025 #12
Tomorrow's legislative contact otchmoson Apr 2025 #14
Could someone please post Dudek's mailing address perdita9 Apr 2025 #15
Ummm, isn't that illegal? cstanleytech Apr 2025 #19
The problem is - these bad guys don't care if it's legal or not. calimary Apr 2025 #22
I'm sure Pam Bondi will make it a top priority to set this straight. Midnight Writer Apr 2025 #52
Dudek should resign. But we all know that won't happen. mn9driver Apr 2025 #21
She's our Governor and MaineNative Apr 2025 #23
Dudek graduated from The Catholic University of America... i guess that didn't help that compassionate side... bsiebs Apr 2025 #24
Is Senator Collins "concerned " enough to do something about it? surfered Apr 2025 #25
Revenge politics Historic NY Apr 2025 #26
Prepare RecoveringJournalist Apr 2025 #27
By hanging delay into the processing of death notifications they are moniss Apr 2025 #28
The Social Security death benefit. Stuck at $255 since 1954. Bengus81 Apr 2025 #30
Yes and they are interfering with even that small amount and you moniss Apr 2025 #34
Who gets a death benefit? Just surviving spouse... slightlv Apr 2025 #35
I think the undertaker uses it Figarosmom Apr 2025 #37
I'll have to dig out that paperwork again... slightlv Apr 2025 #39
The Republican party is all about creating waste, fraud, and abuse IronLionZion Apr 2025 #29
The topic of transgender athletes in girls' sports has absolutely nothing to do with SS. Norrrm Apr 2025 #31
"Weaponization of government," anyone...? Grins Apr 2025 #33
So they cancel a service Figarosmom Apr 2025 #36
They aren't really interested in stopping waste, fraud, and abuse MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #45
Those Bastards! Daleuhlmann Apr 2025 #38
Because they can't just be any fucking fascists, they have to be the most pathetically petty-ass, dumbass fascists to Karasu Apr 2025 #40
Good Luck getting Mump Puppet Asshole outta there! Cha Apr 2025 #41
If this isn't stopped freedom of speech, states' rights, and social security MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #44
It should be pointed out that contracts were restored 24 hours after they were cancelled MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #46
I'm assuming that is illegal and unconstitutional, and would be easily challenged in court (depending on how corrupt the Martin68 Apr 2025 #49
Has Ms. Collins still got hre finger up her ass ? republianmushroom Apr 2025 #50
The Social Security Administration didn't do this. LELAND DUDEK did. CousinIT Apr 2025 #51
The argument was not about "transgender athletes in girl's sports". Midnight Writer Apr 2025 #53
Totally unconstitutional. Impeach the motherfucker. SunSeeker Apr 2025 #54
Impeach the acting commissioner of Social Security? maxsolomon Apr 2025 #58
Why not? Republicans impeached Mayorkas. SunSeeker Apr 2025 #59
He was a Senate-confirmed Cabinet member. maxsolomon Apr 2025 #60
Good lord we are being ruled by utter psychopaths LymphocyteLover Apr 2025 #55
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