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Enoki33

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98. Agree with your Russian analogy. The

Tue Oct 19, 2021, 12:01 PM

Oct 2021

current Republican party is more interested in the money that flows from power, rather than the ideology. It's a matter of priorities. That does not preclude the real possibility of state sponsored genocidal policies.
This thread is of particular relevance to me as I'm a POC. Wish every every well thinking American wakes up before it is too late.

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An outrageous post [View all] Cyrano Oct 2021 OP

this I am absolutely sure of Skittles Oct 2021 #1

The camps first started as political enemies camps lunatica Oct 2021 #5

Key phrase being, "If you're paying attention." wnylib Oct 2021 #30

They're also not aware that Hitler spoke fondly of our our treatment of Native Americans. plimsoll Oct 2021 #48

For sure. Nazis easily pointed out wnylib Oct 2021 #52

The Corporate MSM''s hands are bloody. 'BothSiderism' is a Goebel worthy propaganda. Tommymac Oct 2021 #99

I also believe that we will prevail wnylib Oct 2021 #104

A lot of us never knew they existed because the MSM ignored the issue. Tommymac Oct 2021 #105

The Internet and other media are a concern wnylib Oct 2021 #107

Never fear. The Dark Web is a whole different ball game. Tommymac Oct 2021 #109

I have zero knowledge of the dark web, wnylib Oct 2021 #112

That is why I mentioned it. Tommymac Oct 2021 #116

The Federalist Society is a powerful fascist organization that is of one of the greatest threats. olegramps Oct 2021 #92

Yep, wingnut busy little bees working to destroy America Cyrano Oct 2021 #114

I agree with you. yardwork Oct 2021 #2

I don't know if you're right but I sure as hell hope not luv2fly Oct 2021 #3

Where individual members of the military wnylib Oct 2021 #33

So that would potentially mean soldier against soldier? luv2fly Oct 2021 #41

I mostly agree with you, few realize the reason for clearing out the middle of the nation, ShazamIam Oct 2021 #4

And don't forget the blind followers lunatica Oct 2021 #6

The blind followers are the MAGA crowd KS Toronado Oct 2021 #87

1930s Germans were human beings. 2020s Americans are human beings. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2021 #7

Totally agree about preventing it. wnylib Oct 2021 #38

One can only hope that their dwindling number of followers Firestorm49 Oct 2021 #8

Both sides write in their forums that they fear and expect death camps from the other side Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2021 #9

They're peddling propaganda. I'm talking reality. Cyrano Oct 2021 #10

I had an example of how true that is wnylib Oct 2021 #40

One side has an actual basis for that fear. Crunchy Frog Oct 2021 #61

I agree 100% LiberalLoner Oct 2021 #11

A German author noted a while back; A HERETIC I AM Oct 2021 #12

Not That Farfetched DET Oct 2021 #13

They came within a hair DENVERPOPS Oct 2021 #15

I don't think a corporate fascist tyranny is possible. Why would Hortensis Oct 2021 #84

Agree with your Russian analogy. The Enoki33 Oct 2021 #98

Sure. My husband's Jewish and we're both liberals surrounded Hortensis Oct 2021 #108

Yes. You could smell it with Reagan's righteousness, and Newt's Contract on America bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #78

Yes DENVERPOPS Oct 2021 #14

They were okay with babies in cages. Grumpy Old Guy Oct 2021 #16

A large part of the West Coast is going to say no Auggie Oct 2021 #17

NY would be divided between fascists wnylib Oct 2021 #53

RE: Your Post...Yes, and we have Nukes. God help use ashredux Oct 2021 #18

I would think that nukes would be the first target of some of these fascist traitors. hadEnuf Oct 2021 #29

Not nukes because they would wnylib Oct 2021 #55

It would be the threat of them not the use of them. hadEnuf Oct 2021 #69

We've been down the brinksmanship road wnylib Oct 2021 #95

They would need the military and there would probably a civil war with military on both sides. marie999 Oct 2021 #19

I honestly can't what I think about this MissMillie Oct 2021 #20

We need to see the mortality numbers in swing states. An analysis of this would be illuminating. JudyM Oct 2021 #81

This can only happen if the armed forces support the dictator mrsadm Oct 2021 #21

The problem becomes when RW fascists at the top of the 6 branches start (or do now) to outnumber Celerity Oct 2021 #28

Traitor Flynn was a General, never forget. n/t Justice matters. Oct 2021 #51

Another possibility, and potentially just as ugly, is the break-up of the United States Silent3 Oct 2021 #22

Well, if they're fine with 700,000 Americans dying of covid, they're capable of anything. SunSeeker Oct 2021 #23

You're entitled to your opinion. I'm entitled to disregard it. brooklynite Oct 2021 #24

Yes..."Reality" is just an opinion. LakeArenal Oct 2021 #71

How is making claims about a potential future reality? CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #73

Did you read this whole thread? LakeArenal Oct 2021 #91

you are right llashram Oct 2021 #25

I absolutely agree with you. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #26

+1 -K&R onetexan Oct 2021 #75

Being disabled I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #27

There is some safety in numbers. wnylib Oct 2021 #58

I was thinking of the disabled as well. And how much Ilsa Oct 2021 #83

Russia and the USA become the AXIS and multigraincracker Oct 2021 #31

I don't think China would side with anyone. Justice matters. Oct 2021 #54

We stayed out of WWII multigraincracker Oct 2021 #57

Agree. China would overtly stay out, wnylib Oct 2021 #59

They're developing supersonic cruise missiles, as does Russia. Justice matters. Oct 2021 #64

Surely all parties realize that it would be the end. wnylib Oct 2021 #67

But just one "accidental" spark (or "glitch") in any of these different "systems" could lead to... Justice matters. Oct 2021 #121

If not camps, then what else would these fascist animals have in mind? hadEnuf Oct 2021 #32

I don't think you're nuts CanonRay Oct 2021 #34

Spot on, on all topics.... BlueJac Oct 2021 #35

I do not think you are nuts OR that you are overreacting. Might your middle name be Cassandra? calimary Oct 2021 #36

I disagree that our Dem leaders are being complacent. wnylib Oct 2021 #62

I hope you're right! calimary Oct 2021 #68

I get it. I am plenty pissed off and worried wnylib Oct 2021 #97

Not complacent. But maybe ineffectual. Jakes Progress Oct 2021 #101

Have you noticed Dem strategy re: every RW outrage & crime in recent decades? Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #102

I opposed the "look forward" attitude back when wnylib Oct 2021 #106

All it gets us is running around in circles and wringing our hands calimary Oct 2021 #124

Thank you for expressing my own feelings. Crunchy Frog Oct 2021 #66

Biden can not leave office in 2024. Jon King Oct 2021 #37

Agree. Biden will need to run again. Joinfortmill Oct 2021 #47

So even if he loses we should do what they attempted? CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #72

I have no doubt this could happen in the US! These are very dangerous times. I still think RKP5637 Oct 2021 #39

Republicans Are A Disease DanieRains Oct 2021 #42

Genocide has already happened here and can happen again. Cobalt Violet Oct 2021 #43

So... raptor_rider Oct 2021 #44

this is why I own guns rdking647 Oct 2021 #45

This is why I often wonder if we should move to Canada. calimary Oct 2021 #50

Lol! Ok USALiberal Oct 2021 #65

Totally agree. If you're nuts, I'm right there with you. Joinfortmill Oct 2021 #46

Pastor Martin Niemoller quote... alwaysinasnit Oct 2021 #49

We should stop them now....much easier Red Mountain Oct 2021 #56

You answered my question moondust Oct 2021 #60

I can't add anything that hasn't already been said about this. RVN VET71 Oct 2021 #63

In the end, I'm hopeful that our diverse population might save us. Mister Ed Oct 2021 #70

I have a question. ShazzieB Oct 2021 #74

Here's one idea Cyrano Oct 2021 #94

War is Hell Roy Rolling Oct 2021 #76

Amidst the war and overt holocaust atrocities of WWII bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #77

Yes, agreed. THEY always talk about the left putting THEM in camps and killing them with vaccines LymphocyteLover Oct 2021 #79

Take some time to watch police body cam video. The Jungle 1 Oct 2021 #80

Important post. IMO the most important thing we can do is start excelling at messaging. JudyM Oct 2021 #82

that's a huge, problem, yes., Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #103

Caught him on Colbert last night. JudyM Oct 2021 #111

Sadly for the state of my anxieties, I totally agree with you. lark Oct 2021 #85

Doom and gloom. Death camps? People here like to over-react and freak out. Calista241 Oct 2021 #86

Oh bullshit. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #88

What "hurts Dems" is people who profess to know what hurts Dems. nt live love laugh Oct 2021 #100

You might want to read what Germans and others are saying about what's happening here. JudyM Oct 2021 #113

I know I tout this book a lot... Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #117

We've let it slide too long. Just this week, TX GOPs essentially stole minorities' JudyM Oct 2021 #118

This truly is our last chance. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #89

I don't think you're nuts, Cyrano. Texin Oct 2021 #90

see post #94 above Cyrano Oct 2021 #96

One thing i am quite sure of is that in 3 or 4 years, we will look back on these days and think, world wide wally Oct 2021 #93

They're already here. "Gay conversion" anyone? TrogL Oct 2021 #110

Someone tell these two self-absorbed ditzes LiberalLovinLug Oct 2021 #115

Plant needs pruning! czarjak Oct 2021 #120

[b]I understand your deep alarm and utmost concern. Lotus54 Oct 2021 #119

I take exception with only 1 point in your post... Scalded Nun Oct 2021 #122

Too many believe "It can't happen here." Well, look at Texas. Cyrano Oct 2021 #123