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dcmfox

(411 posts) Fri Aug 22, 2025, 01:20 PM Aug 22

I wish we could make this a thing

I like this idea a lot
— Dcmfox (@dcmfox.bsky.social) 2025-08-22T17:19:50.578Z

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I wish we could make this a thing (Original Post) dcmfox Aug 22 OP

Dang, what a thought. Biophilic Aug 22 #1

We'll have to aim for this Figarosmom Aug 22 #2

Maybe make said oath a 'legally binding contract'? OldBaldy1701E Aug 22 #3

That's just the beginning, JMCKUSICK Aug 22 #4

Biophilic

(6,020 posts)

1. Dang, what a thought.

Reply to dcmfox (Original post)

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 01:34 PM

Aug 22

Once upon a time oaths worked for most people. But now, now it's so yesterday. Who cares about those little old oaths? Photo ops.

Figarosmom

(8,049 posts)

2. We'll have to aim for this

Reply to dcmfox (Original post)

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 04:14 PM

Aug 22

In the new alignment. When we finally get tbe seat of government back and start rebuilding a better government.

OldBaldy1701E

(8,839 posts)

3. Maybe make said oath a 'legally binding contract'?

Reply to dcmfox (Original post)

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 04:21 PM

Aug 22

It could be done.

JMCKUSICK

(3,745 posts)

4. That's just the beginning,

Reply to dcmfox (Original post)

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 04:22 PM

Aug 22

No more insider trading, no more Hatch Act violations, no more false ads, no more corporate freedom of speech, no more different standards for the rich, no more catering to the Oligarchy, new possible recall votes for US Senators, progressive taxation,
Universal Healthcare, Criminal justice reform, Social Security stabilization and enhancement, including means testing, and on and on,

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