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orangecrush

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8. That is why Representative Lamonica McIver was arrested

Reply to FirstLight (Reply #6)

Wed Jul 9, 2025, 05:34 PM

Jul 9

As the video says

Trump wanted to squash resistance from congressional Democrats in the bud, and make them risk averse.

Fortunately some, like Padilla, are not cowed by authoritarian assholes.

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Democrats horrified as constituents tell them "Be willing to get shot or arrested" [View all] orangecrush Jul 9 OP

It's better to roll over and play dead, because people who roll over and play dead are immune from the savagery dalton99a Jul 9 #1

There was a time orangecrush Jul 9 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author AllaN01Bear Jul 9 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author AllaN01Bear Jul 9 #3

Who's stopping you from fighting for Democracy.... Bettie Jul 9 #4

THIS!!! FirstLight Jul 9 #6

That is why Representative Lamonica McIver was arrested orangecrush Jul 9 #8

It still shows to us who is really there for US... FirstLight Jul 9 #10

Bullshit on "getting shot".. John and Melissa Hortman Cha Jul 9 #7

And Mayor Bass orangecrush Jul 9 #9

I saw that on Cable News Clips last night.. Cha Jul 9 #11