"Trump is moving this country rapidly into authoritarianism," - Sen Sanders

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

The independent Vermont senator Bernie Sanders called the situation a threat to US democracy. “We have a president who is moving this country rapidly into authoritarianism,” he told CNN. “He does not believe in the rule of law.”


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/08/los-angeles-protests-immigration-ice

Teargas and pepper balls used on LA protesters as Democrats decry deployment of troops

National guard troops sent to downtown LA as people again gather to protest against Trump’s immigration raids

Dani Anguiano, Edward Helmore and Lauren Gambino in Los Angeles
Sun 8 Jun 2025 18.53 EDT

US national guard troops clashed with demonstrators in Los Angeles on Sunday as police used teargas and “less-lethal munitions” to disperse massive crowds of people protesting against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

There were scenes of chaos amid tense confrontations between authorities and protesters outside the Metropolitan detention center in downtown LA, and a large group of demonstrators brought traffic to a stop in both directions of the 101 freeway. Footage captured on Sunday afternoon showed protesters holding signs on the freeway facing off against law enforcement in tactical gear as the sound of firing munitions echoed through the area.

The president’s decision to deploy national guard troops into Los Angeles, against the wishes of state and local officials, has sent shockwaves through American politics. California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, and other Democratic governors across the US have sharply criticized the move, describing it as an “alarming abuse of power”. Newsom has called on the administration to rescind the “unlawful” deployment.


“This is a serious breach of state sovereignty – inflaming tensions while pulling resources from where they’re actually needed. Rescind the order. Return control to California,” Newsom said.

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[IrishBubbaLiberal]

3. I like Bubba Clinton, voted for him 2x...but...

Clinton was indeed a corporate centrist DEM,
And we now are paying the price for a lot of Clinton’s
corporate Bullshit.

Clinton got us into a Shit pile of crap,,,, BUT that said..

I would far rather have a corporate whore Dem as President than ANY
ASSHOLE Republicans

[bdamomma]

2. We need

to stand strong against this regime. Don't let fear paralyze us that's what they want. Be careful.

[B.See]

4. Newsflash: A fascist dictatorship

founded upon a hate based, racist ideology was ALWAYS THE PLAN.