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tishaLA

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19. We either believe in our principles or we don't

Reply to tulipsandroses (Original post)

Fri Jun 6, 2025, 03:38 PM

Jun 6

And using governmental power to punish an individual doesn't match my principles. I detest him -- and it's not like I'd even consider rallying for him or calling my elected representatives about it -- but we should absolutely demand full respect for his rights.

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Should Democrats defend Eloon if trump tries to violate his rights? [View all] tulipsandroses Jun 6 OP

Yes. There's no wiggle-room there. He's awful but he has the same rights as everyone else. Ocelot II Jun 6 #1

The only thing more disturbing than the question sarisataka Jun 6 #20

Only if Elon makes a $250 million donation calguy Jun 6 #2

Deport the bastard Bluestocking Jun 6 #3

I like your house fire analogy Bayard Jun 6 #4

We can't be selective JBTaurus83 Jun 6 #5

No. Jirel Jun 6 #6

Fuck no larwdem Jun 6 #7

No. NNadir Jun 6 #8

No. NNadir Jun 6 #9

Can he afford a lawyer? get the red out Jun 6 #10

What does edhopper Jun 6 #11

Whatever Musk's past immigration status was, he's a naturalized citizen now and entitled to all the rights therein. LudwigPastorius Jun 6 #12

let the buyer beware! jaxxon20 Jun 6 #13

No one's rights should be violated but its Nanjeanne Jun 6 #14

No. He brought this nightmare on by himself, he can dig himself out. He should consider digging us out, too. Vinca Jun 6 #15

In this thread k_buddy762 Jun 6 #16

If it's something illegal ibegurpard Jun 6 #17

The answer to the question is another question sarisataka Jun 6 #18

We either believe in our principles or we don't tishaLA Jun 6 #19

Is he a naturalized citizen or just a green card holder? DFW Jun 6 #21

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