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In reply to the discussion: John Bolton Responds to Indictment, Vows to 'Expose' Trump's 'Abuse of Power': 'I Look Forward to the Fight' [View all]BumRushDaShow
(162,064 posts)24. Someone no longer walking the earth
At least their group's co-founder Bill Kristol, has been vehemently anti-45.
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"Protest events now occur across a wider range of U.S. counties than we have observed since January 2017. And the current protest movement has already reached deeper into Trump country than at almost any point during the first Trump administration."
wagingnonviolence.org
The resistance reaches into Trump country
As organizers for No Kings 2 seek historic turnout on Oct. 18, the broader pro-democracy movement has already broken new ground.
8:38 AM · Oct 17, 2025
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"Protest events now occur across a wider range of U.S. counties than we have observed since January 2017. And the current protest movement has already reached deeper into Trump country than at almost any point during the first Trump administration."
wagingnonviolence.org
The resistance reaches into Trump country
As organizers for No Kings 2 seek historic turnout on Oct. 18, the broader pro-democracy movement has already broken new ground.
8:38 AM · Oct 17, 2025
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"And so, when millions of Americans gather tomorrow under the banner of No Kings, they will do so in the spirit of Jefferson and Madison, and in loyalty to the Declaration and the Constitution."
thebulwark.com
Trumps Very Own Basket of Deplorables
The president and his movement are dropping the fig leaf and declaring half the country the enemy. How can this go on?
9:45 AM · Oct 17, 2025
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"And so, when millions of Americans gather tomorrow under the banner of No Kings, they will do so in the spirit of Jefferson and Madison, and in loyalty to the Declaration and the Constitution."
thebulwark.com
Trumps Very Own Basket of Deplorables
The president and his movement are dropping the fig leaf and declaring half the country the enemy. How can this go on?
9:45 AM · Oct 17, 2025
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We followed all the rules. But in Trumps second term, theres no level of competence, compliance, or silence that will protect people from state retribution. That theyre getting to people like me this early is such a tell. They are moving so fast.
spinclass.substack.com
I'm On a Trump Enemies List. The Kids' Backpacks Still Need to be Washed.
On being a (very) minor character in America's descent into authoritarianism
9:54 AM · Oct 17, 2025
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We followed all the rules. But in Trumps second term, theres no level of competence, compliance, or silence that will protect people from state retribution. That theyre getting to people like me this early is such a tell. They are moving so fast.
spinclass.substack.com
I'm On a Trump Enemies List. The Kids' Backpacks Still Need to be Washed.
On being a (very) minor character in America's descent into authoritarianism
9:54 AM · Oct 17, 2025
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John Bolton Responds to Indictment, Vows to 'Expose' Trump's 'Abuse of Power': 'I Look Forward to the Fight' [View all]
BumRushDaShow
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I keep thinking he must have the tapes and receipts. But he's still a damn Republican.
Walleye
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