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Prairie Gates

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1. The state of exception becomes the norm

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Aug 19, 2025, 06:28 AM

Aug 19

Only the sovereign can declare (or recognize) the state of exception. It may seem distinct under Trump, but this is in fact the basis of Western political sovereignty. All fascists (e.g., Schmitt) have recognized it and acted on it.

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Seminal issue with TSF's EO's (or any President's EO's): [View all] no_hypocrisy Aug 19 OP

The state of exception becomes the norm Prairie Gates Aug 19 #1

Even though I'll always believe that the Nazis burned down The Reichstag, no_hypocrisy Aug 19 #2

Emergency should be legally defined as "clear and present danger" Walleye Aug 19 #3