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78. This is "Fort Sumpter"

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Fri Jun 13, 2025, 11:48 AM

Jun 2025

Red America has declared war.

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While we are focused on Padilla (and deservedly so) [View all] senseandsensibility Jun 2025 OP

We have lost our democracy. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #1

I'm not that pessemistic senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #2

We keep thinking that the new thing will be the final straw. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #4

I disagree, Irish_Dem: I think this has made it really clear where we're headed with the republicans of today. BComplex Jun 2025 #40

I'm sensing that too senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #55

Appears that republicans are not vapor2 Jun 2025 #66

Repub legislators need to Stand Up. Otherwise the blowback is meaningless. nt. druidity33 Jun 2025 #74

The Republican Legislators DENVERPOPS Jun 2025 #79

Maybe. But power concentration is unprecedented. Imagine if they weaponize access to credit cards and bank access. lostnfound Jun 2025 #82

The wakeup call was 2015 Hornedfrog2000 Jun 2025 #13

Vichy Dems OhioBack2Blue Jun 2025 #70

Rump and his minions have been giving us "wake-up calls" for ten years..... lastlib Jun 2025 #43

And millions have been VOTING FOR THIS RandomNumbers Jun 2025 #75

Not sure exactly what to do about it but I know what we CAN'T do. calimary Jun 2025 #80

Absolutely not senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #81

Need to get another one, without these fascist assholes. rzemanfl Jun 2025 #3

I keep thinking the same. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #5

I don't think folks are going to wait much longer. n/t rzemanfl Jun 2025 #6

I keep thinking that too, but nothing happens to the jackwads. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #11

I don't bdamomma Jun 2025 #29

May our numbers be amazing -- and may the t-storms in DC wash out 47's bullshit pat_k Jun 2025 #64

Well the bdamomma Jun 2025 #71

We need to get a BETTER one. Why continue the bias? (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jun 2025 #17

What about "without these assholes" wasn't clear? rzemanfl Jun 2025 #18

Removing the 'assholes' is the start, not the culmination. OldBaldy1701E Jun 2025 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author rzemanfl Jun 2025 #19

It's almost gone. The time to act is now. RVN VET71 Jun 2025 #27

I think many people, much like me, are engaged in a "slow burn" over everything going on---- Jack Valentino Jun 2025 #65

This is a war declaration. Tumbulu Jun 2025 #7

It is Noem explaining to her idiot followers WHY the military is being put in place. hamsterjill Jun 2025 #25

Which is why I told all DUers to make sure they hear every word she said malaise Jun 2025 #8

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Jun 2025 #9

Thanks for reading senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #16

Even using the Californians voted for this statement won't convince Nazis they're overstepping... haele Jun 2025 #10

Noem bromeando Jun 2025 #12

JHC WTHF!! Cha Jun 2025 #14

I thought she was an advocate of state's rights. I guess she has no principles. surfered Jun 2025 #15

I am not aware of any "R" politicians or Rump appointee who has ANY principles or integrity. Trust_Reality Jun 2025 #24

States rights aren't "city" rights.... live love laugh Jun 2025 #36

They dropped that ancient lie like a fucking hot potato as soon as they got the fascist government of their wet dreams. Karasu Jun 2025 #57

This is not bdamomma Jun 2025 #20

I really think this needs to be the focus senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #21

Stay tuned more to come... live love laugh Jun 2025 #38

In solidarity with the socialists of CA - TBF Jun 2025 #22

fucking outrageous and evil LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #23

Gavin Newsom:Bail Organa::California: Alderaan::Donald Trump:Sheev Palpatine 0rganism Jun 2025 #26

Due to the president's his administration's harms done through word and deed against named CA leaders, ancianita Jun 2025 #28

She doesn't know the difference between a liberation and occupation! LostOne4Ever Jun 2025 #30

Doesn't know or doesn't care? live love laugh Jun 2025 #37

At this point I wonder if it matters senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #49

Noem shot a puppy... GiqueCee Jun 2025 #31

The propaganda BS machine is running white hot. Liberation is everywhere and nowhere. flashman13 Jun 2025 #32

Police and guards are everywhere. Justice is nowhere. Justice matters. Jun 2025 #47

Thank you for this very necessary post. eppur_se_muova Jun 2025 #33

The trump admin doesn't leave anything to the imagination anymore. They've been telling us... Hekate Jun 2025 #34

We've all been shot in the face. dchill Jun 2025 #35

As bad as the assault on Padilla was, what Noem said was worse. SunSeeker Jun 2025 #39

I hope that this incident calls attention senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #41

We won't have Trump or Vance for a total of 4 years. annielion Jun 2025 #42

Wow. Thank you for this. Should be post of its own. Joinfortmill Jun 2025 #76

Dog killing seems rapist supporting trash JI7 Jun 2025 #44

Marking for tomorrow rurallib Jun 2025 #45

I say "liberate this !" Nigrum Cattus Jun 2025 #46

Source? Mme. Defarge Jun 2025 #48

The press conference? stillcool Jun 2025 #53

Merci! Mme. Defarge Jun 2025 #61

happy to! stillcool Jun 2025 #63

K&R spanone Jun 2025 #50

She Declared War JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #51

I thought they were there to round up and deport illegal immigrants. Wingus Dingus Jun 2025 #52

Combine what she and Tom Homan (neither of them very bright or stratigic) said and we know where it's going Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #54

moreover.... orchidlady Jun 2025 #56

"We are...here to liberate the city from the socialists and ....(the) governor" Grins Jun 2025 #58

I wish somebody could remind the blockhead that her parents and grandparents get that "socialist" Medicare. raccoon Jun 2025 #68

Chris Hayes is covering this aspect right now! senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #59

Just another cultist trying to outdo the rest of the cult underpants Jun 2025 #60

Kick SheltieLover Jun 2025 #62

I wish her poor, dead dog would get KARMA BigmanPigman Jun 2025 #67

Yeah, but California has SOOOO many more people than South Dakota DFW Jun 2025 #69

What's Krasnov's game? Regime wants to liberate California kkmarie Jun 2025 #73

Let's face it. They're going to get most of what they want flamingdem Jun 2025 #77

This is "Fort Sumpter" ThoughtCriminal Jun 2025 #78

Troops in LA Heftylefty Jun 17 #83

That's possible senseandsensibility Jun 17 #84