Let's give a shout out and thanks to defenders of Democracy
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Whoa! We just got discovery into Trump DOJ’s illegal targeting of FBI agents who worked on the 1/6 cases.
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NEBRASKA FOLKS: “Are we just gonna sit on the couch and let these billionaires control this country? HELL NO! — I almost kinda want to cry.” 🇺🇸
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mickeyrat said:Whoa! We just got discovery into Trump DOJ’s illegal targeting of FBI agents who worked on the 1/6 cases.
Fasten seatbelts…
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The print is too small to read. Can you summarize the content or give us the gist of what this is about?"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Just saw this:
I wanted to take a moment from the road to share this photo with you from Tucson, Arizona today:
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,620 showed up, making it the largest political rally in Arizona history.
While Republicans try to gut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, people across the country are standing up against these attacks on the working class.
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brianlux said:mickeyrat said:Whoa! We just got discovery into Trump DOJ’s illegal targeting of FBI agents who worked on the 1/6 cases.
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The print is too small to read. Can you summarize the content or give us the gist of what this is about?zoom out...
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mickeyrat said:
Better, thanks. Only I will need a lawyer to explain this all to me. Not your fault!
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From Bernie Sanders post:
We just finished up a truly remarkable few days on the road. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and I held five rallies in three states in three days. And the response was incredible.
North Las Vegas, Nevada
We began in Las Vegas on Thursday where we were joined by Congressman Steve Horsford — a former member of the Culinary Workers Union and past Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. The last time Donald Trump was in Las Vegas, in January of this year, 2,000 people came out to his event. 3,200 people joined ours. It was the largest event I have ever held in the city.
Tempe, Arizona
And then it was on to Tempe, Arizona. And that was pretty crazy.
The largest rally turnout we have ever had in the Tempe-Phoenix area was 11,300 in 2015 when I was running for president. This weekend, in a non-campaign event, 15,000 Arizonans turned out. Not only was the arena filled to capacity — many thousands waited outside in the parking lot. Remarkable.
Greeley, Colorado
On Thursday we began the day in Greeley, Colorado. Greeley is a small city with a population of 108,000. Well, 11,300 of those Coloradans joined our event. There were more people in the overflow area outside, nearly 6,000, than we could fit into the gym.
Denver, Colorado
And then it was on to Denver. Total insanity.When you run for President you hold a lot of rallies. And I have. But I’ve never held a rally like this - ever. At Denver we were joined by great musicians and speakers from the trade union movement. And 34,000 people turned out. 34,000 people! This is, by far, the largest rally that I have ever held anywhere. And, by the way, it is a larger number than Trump ever had in Denver.
Tucson, Arizona
On Saturday morning we had our last rally - in Tucson, Arizona. We were joined by Congressman Greg Casar from Texas -- the Chair of the House Progressive Caucus. It was a warm, beautiful day. We were planning on 8,000 to 10,000 people attending. We were wrong. Over 23,000 showed up at the high school football stadium.
So. What do these huge turnouts tell us? I think the answer is pretty clear.
The American people do not want Trumpism. They do not want oligarchy. They do not want authoritarianism. They are tired of massive income and wealth inequality and the greed of the billionaire class. They are tired of a corrupt political system that allows billionaires in both parties to buy elections and leaves working people behind.
All across this country Americans are prepared to take on the forces that control our economic and political lives. They are prepared to fight back. They want a government and an economy that works for all, not just the 1%.
And they understand that the Democratic Party isn’t going to save us. This fight is up to all of us at the grassroots level.
What history has always told us is that real change only occurs when ordinary people stand up against oppression and injustice.
That is the history of the founding of our nation when brave men and women took on the mighty British empire. It is the history of the abolitionist movement, the labor movement, the civil rights movement, the women’s movement, the environmental movement and the gay rights movement.
Yes, the oligarchs ARE enormously powerful. They have endless amounts of money. They control our economy. They own much of the media. They have enormous influence over our political system.
But, from the bottom of my heart, I am convinced that they can be beaten. But it won’t be easy.
Our job in the days, weeks and months ahead is to energize and organize.
We need to hold meetings and rallies in all 50 states, and then do it again and again and again. And when those rallies are over, we need to organize the people who attend to mobilize in their communities and fight back in every way we can.
We need progressives to run for office at all levels. I am talking about school boards, city councils, state legislatures and the races that are not in the news but make a tremendous difference in local communities. I’m talking about races for governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
But it’s not just running for office. At a time when many of our people feel lonely and isolated, we need to build community and bring people together. In the deepest sense we need to care for each other and give each other strength.
This is a pivotal moment in American history. What we do now will not only impact our lives, but the lives of our kids and future generations. In terms of climate change, it will determine the well-being of the entire planet.
Now is not the time for despair. It’s not the time to hide under the covers. It’s the time to organize and fight back.
Together, we can and will win.
In Solidarity,
Bernie
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86,847 people in three days.
At our first stop alone, half the crowd were brand new people not previously on any list of contact. Many were first timers.
What is happening right now is different. We must use this moment to fight back and defend our democracy.
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Yesterday I rallied thousands in Atlanta to oppose this Administration’s unprecedented attack on our Constitution and the rule of law.
(You can watch my speech here on YouTube.)
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Oh lord, my side is hurting from laughing at all the posts. You fellers are hilarious.0
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She is not the answer for the Democrats.brianlux said:Just saw this:
I wanted to take a moment from the road to share this photo with you from Tucson, Arizona today:
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,620 showed up, making it the largest political rally in Arizona history.
While Republicans try to gut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, people across the country are standing up against these attacks on the working class.
https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1903936132494024726
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She is not the answer for the Democrats.brianlux said:Just saw this:
I wanted to take a moment from the road to share this photo with you from Tucson, Arizona today:
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,620 showed up, making it the largest political rally in Arizona history.
While Republicans try to gut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, people across the country are standing up against these attacks on the working class.
https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1903936132494024726If AOC runs against Schumer for senate and wins, I may be forced to vote republican for the first time, ugh.
these rallies are wonderful, but voters have clearly rejected Medicare for all and other far lefts desires for nearly a decade.Another chapter of lost democrats.0 -
Look, people, read the thread title. Either follow it or get lost.Stop thread crapping. Generally speaking, it only makes you look stupid and weak."It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0
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This thread is about defenders of democracy, not extremists.AOC asked, "Is this extreme?"
If this is what makes us “extreme,” then we wear that label proudly.
We’ve built a movement fighting for each and every one of these issues — from Medicare for All to democratizing fundraising power in politics.
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Don't worry about the gaslighting Brian. It's the only weapon they have really - don't let it do damage.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0
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