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Irish_Dem

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62. Yes we don't know how this story will end.

Fri May 17, 2024, 09:59 AM

May 2024

Humans seem headed for a dire collision course. Climate change and global war and upheaval.

Yes the oligarchs and autocrats are hell bent on grabbing power and all of the planet’s resources.
By any means possible.

History has shown humans rising to emergencies and crises. Can we do it this time?

We don’t know.

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We are watching history in the making: the GOP is breaking apart. [View all] Irish_Dem May 2024 OP

We told you this was coming malaise May 2024 #1

Yes we have seen it coming. Irish_Dem May 2024 #2

The word is stunning malaise May 2024 #3

Yes totally gobsmacking. Irish_Dem May 2024 #9

I made this 5 years ago Roy Rolling May 2024 #30

You made a chilling prediction of things to come. Irish_Dem May 2024 #33

Interesting story about the dog depicted in the original advertisement Wednesdays May 2024 #72

Thanks. Irish_Dem May 2024 #82

The RCA dog's name was Nipper. Captain Zero May 2024 #153

Freaking perfect malaise May 2024 #35

"The oligarchs are backing MAGA." jaxexpat May 2024 #42

The oligarchs desire more power and wealth. Irish_Dem May 2024 #60

Which is rather bizarre PatSeg May 2024 #84

Relentless pursuit of power and wealth is an addiction. Irish_Dem May 2024 #92

Exactly PatSeg May 2024 #114

Yes capitalistic adoration of the wealthy needs to be rethought. Irish_Dem May 2024 #116

Yes, too often the poor and middle class PatSeg May 2024 #120

Yes Americans have been voting against their self interests for a long time. Irish_Dem May 2024 #122

The Autocratic Personality Metaphorical May 2024 #107

"It's the score they're after, the tangible PatSeg May 2024 #115

Yes but the score keeping has an addictive quality to it, like greed does. Irish_Dem May 2024 #123

Here are some numbers about the wealth divide Old Crank May 2024 #148

I have been saying the US is an oligarchy for some time. Irish_Dem May 2024 #157

The US has been an oligarchy since the 1880s, with the rise of corporate personhood Metaphorical May 2024 #166

" The oligarchs are backing MAGA." apnu May 2024 #156

I planted 8 rolls of popcorn in the garden. Should Emile May 2024 #18

I'd enjoy it more if it was just a movie. Irish_Dem May 2024 #19

No one would have beleived it 10 years ago hot2na May 2024 #29

The script would have been rejected as too improbable. Irish_Dem May 2024 #32

These fuckers have been at it since 1932. hadEnuf May 2024 #66

Yes the year FDR was elected. Irish_Dem May 2024 #67

... and they plotted a coup. Codifer May 2024 #144

As always, wealth, power and status give white males a pass. Irish_Dem May 2024 #149

LOL malaise May 2024 #36

Does watering make them soggy? KS Toronado May 2024 #38

I use a light drizzling of Lea and Perrins on mine. littlemissmartypants May 2024 #111

They have lost their minds. Their faith in the sham the orange one has created is 100%. tetedur May 2024 #4

They know exactly what they are doing. Irish_Dem May 2024 #11

They haven't succeeded yet. Think. Again. May 2024 #52

This is sickening bdamomma May 2024 #141

They've been brainwashed all their lifves, they think God won't like them if they vote for Democrats Walleye May 2024 #5

They must demonize various groups as part of their power grab. Irish_Dem May 2024 #12

In 2015 the swastikas and pro-Drumph graffiti started showing up. Evolve Dammit May 2024 #50

Pence being hanged would have changed nothing for MAGAs. Irish_Dem May 2024 #59

Think we the people will ever see an unredacted Evolve Dammit May 2024 #61

Why do you think it is not being released? Irish_Dem May 2024 #69

Guessing it contains incriminating evidence on folks that don't want that evidence to be public? What's Evolve Dammit May 2024 #132

One of the things that was the most weirdly shocking to me was a semi obscure incident. Sky Jewels May 2024 #101

Because it is like "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." Irish_Dem May 2024 #118

Exactly. Sky Jewels May 2024 #145

Good observation. I had no idea, but I think it is waaaay more widespread than "we" know. Evolve Dammit May 2024 #133

Putin loves it Walleye May 2024 #64

Putin and Xi are delighted at the success of their war against the US. Irish_Dem May 2024 #71

Yep. Despite the puffery about strength America is weak. Marcus IM May 2024 #91

Trump is an audit of the entire US government. Irish_Dem May 2024 #96

And the more Americans can be made to fear SomedayKindaLove May 2024 #127

Will it happen fast enough? Silent3 May 2024 #6

This pivotal time in US history is still unfolding. Irish_Dem May 2024 #13

"You are at your best when things are at their worst." Starman CrispyQ May 2024 #56

Yes we don't know how this story will end. Irish_Dem May 2024 #62

A time of peril and great uncertainty bucolic_frolic May 2024 #7

We are in one of the most dangerous times in US history. Irish_Dem May 2024 #16

Yes but until the electorate realizes this they will remain in power. Kablooie May 2024 #8

Sometimes people have to hit rock bottom to wake up. Irish_Dem May 2024 #21

I actually think the party is just coalescing around its more radical leaders. Lonestarblue May 2024 #10

Yes but we can argue this is leading up to the split. Irish_Dem May 2024 #22

We are not out of the woods yet. surfered May 2024 #14

Exactly. Irish_Dem May 2024 #23

Unfortunately more people are being brainwashed. Also, I think more people won't mucifer May 2024 #15

Yes if the people vote out democracy it will be a steep learning curve for them. Irish_Dem May 2024 #24

Unfortunately the GOP is also breaking apart more than their Party. gordianot May 2024 #17

Yes the GOP is taking a wrecking ball to our country. Irish_Dem May 2024 #25

A historical corallary on party names. wnylib May 2024 #34

The NSDAP (the Nazis) and its precursor, the DAP, were not 'left wing' socialist, although they did Celerity May 2024 #113

Thanks for the additional details on the involvement of wnylib May 2024 #140

They will take all of us down with them John Shaft May 2024 #20

Make no mistake, they will burn it all down to get what they want. Irish_Dem May 2024 #27

Yes. Many of them -now- just want to make (our) world burn. FailureToCommunicate May 2024 #28

Yes the GOP is full of ruthless sadistic sociopaths. Irish_Dem May 2024 #31

The GOP has become the Chaos Party. sop May 2024 #26

Was this written 5 years ago? Johnny2X2X May 2024 #37

Unfotunately true. honest.abe May 2024 #44

It has been ongoing for some time yes. Irish_Dem May 2024 #48

It didn't split in half Johnny2X2X May 2024 #54

We don't know the full extent of the MAGA party throughout the US govt. Irish_Dem May 2024 #68

When more rational Republicans realized dlk May 2024 #39

Yes one of the most perilous times in US history. Irish_Dem May 2024 #55

The GOP's malignant need to be in control has caused their downfall dlk May 2024 #63

Making a deal with the devil does not always end well. Irish_Dem May 2024 #70

The world has changed since 2015/2016. ClearSky24 May 2024 #40

Yes the autocratic cyberwar intensified against the US. Irish_Dem May 2024 #73

If Biden loses this election, we will be seeing that headline about Democrats. doc03 May 2024 #41

Yes Putin and Xi have been working on that strategy as well. Irish_Dem May 2024 #74

Until the likes of Romney, Christie, Haley, and others stand on the stage with Biden and endorse him this is hogwash. OrlandoDem2 May 2024 #43

I said the GOP is fractured, that does not mean they become Democrats. Irish_Dem May 2024 #75

And yet we could still lose in Nov. honest.abe May 2024 #45

Yes of course we could lose in Nov. Irish_Dem May 2024 #77

It should have happened already FakeNoose May 2024 #46

Because 2021 whet their appetite. Irish_Dem May 2024 #80

I just wish the GOP would hurry up and finish self-destructing already. ShazzieB May 2024 #47

The GOP has been torturing the country and at war with the US for decades. Irish_Dem May 2024 #85

I know it's been going on for a long time. ShazzieB May 2024 #108

I know. But I just got this bad feeling. Baitball Blogger May 2024 #49

Yes I agree. Violence is a deliberate GOP strategy. Irish_Dem May 2024 #86

K&R BumRushDaShow May 2024 #51

You're so insightful Irish Dem Duncanpup May 2024 #53

It can't happen soon enough. spanone May 2024 #57

I will only believe it JustAnotherGen May 2024 #58

Not fast enough IMO republianmushroom May 2024 #65

I'll just say i have heard similar sarisataka May 2024 #76

Don't kid yourself . . . markpkessinger May 2024 #78

Some of the GOP cult is peeling off. Irish_Dem May 2024 #88

They aren't"BREAKING APART" and believing so will be B.See May 2024 #79

The GOP breaking apart has nothing to do with MAGA attempts to take power. Irish_Dem May 2024 #89

It might be argued that the GOP B.See May 2024 #110

It may be too late. They dont need a gop. They may not need voters. getagrip_already May 2024 #81

EXACTLY n/t B.See May 2024 #83

Yes MAGA knows it cannot win in honest elections. Irish_Dem May 2024 #90

I agree with getagrip FHRRK May 2024 #87

You are correct, it could be too late. Irish_Dem May 2024 #94

And the GOP's dragging the Republic down with it. Kid Berwyn May 2024 #93

GOP is destroying the most successful democracy in the history of the world. Irish_Dem May 2024 #95

Which is WHY they won't win. Kid Berwyn May 2024 #97

I will always fight the good fight until I cannot draw breath. Irish_Dem May 2024 #100

I really hope... berksdem May 2024 #98

The split is more like a splinter ThoughtCriminal May 2024 #99

Research shows that cult members peel off with each truth bomb. Irish_Dem May 2024 #102

Ronald Reagan's 11th Commandment Blue Idaho May 2024 #105

Excellent news. Irish_Dem May 2024 #106

Thanks for your support! Blue Idaho May 2024 #158

Wow that is fabulous. Irish_Dem May 2024 #159

You are too kind! Blue Idaho May 2024 #160

I have visited Idaho twice. Irish_Dem May 2024 #162

Don't hold your breath. awesomerwb1 May 2024 #103

I am not ready to give up. Irish_Dem May 2024 #104

The problem is that young people are increasingly associating themselves with the Republican Party. PeaceWave May 2024 #109

Young people will have a steep and painful learning curve. Irish_Dem May 2024 #117

My deep optimistic hope is based in the fact that... littlemissmartypants May 2024 #112

Yes but we don't know what the big change will be after the chaos. Irish_Dem May 2024 #119

Except it doesn't say big, it says great. littlemissmartypants May 2024 #125

I read it as big change. Irish_Dem May 2024 #131

Liz Cheney said Biden must win. She is voting for Biden...I can't believe it. Demsrule86 May 2024 #121

Yes another example of what I am talking about in this OP. Irish_Dem May 2024 #124

I called a long time ago that the GOP bubble was going to get so big it would collapse on itself. Initech May 2024 #126

Yes it was not sustainable. Irish_Dem May 2024 #135

For some time now, I was fully convinced the GOP was going through a Dixicrats in '48 moment. Torchlight May 2024 #128

It is already happening. Irish_Dem May 2024 #136

It's primary season & they are bickering. TBF May 2024 #129

I could argue the GOP is now in uncharted territory. Irish_Dem May 2024 #137

I understand your argument but disagree - TBF May 2024 #146

The question is did they get their timing wrong because of dumbass trump or bullimiami May 2024 #130

This is one of the most dramatic periods in US history. Irish_Dem May 2024 #138

They're trying to take us all down with them, so no Schadenfreude from me. Hekate May 2024 #134

I have no joy either. Irish_Dem May 2024 #139

Bush was a turning point. 58Sunliner May 2024 #142

Yes his brother and the SC installed Bush into the WH. Irish_Dem May 2024 #143

Yes. I was thinking of Clinton. Another point of no return for them. 58Sunliner May 2024 #151

Exactly. Irish_Dem May 2024 #152

Did not know that. Jeez. 58Sunliner May 2024 #154

We have never seen Bush sober. Irish_Dem May 2024 #155

My only hope is that our Democratic leaders and other smart BlueKota May 2024 #147

Great comment BK. Irish_Dem May 2024 #150

This started ForgedCrank May 2024 #161

I hope you are correct. Irish_Dem May 2024 #164

And yet, there's a very real possibility that they're going to take over the country next year. They never die. BlueTsunami2018 May 2024 #163

I don't mean the MAGAs are breaking up. Irish_Dem May 2024 #165