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Thank you Dean & to all your guests. This is a flaming emergency, what’s happening is horrific

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Jesus Christ - STOP CALLING SOCIOPATHIC FASCISTS "Strongmen". That just adds bluster to their cache. They are NOT "strong men". They are mentally disturbed SOCIOPATHS. G-damn - what will it take to make Democrats see that WORDS MATTER and to STOP actually HELPING fascists by giving THEIR words power! They're FASCISTS, the sociopathic goons who tried to take over the world in World War II and murdered MILLIONS of people. FASCSISTS, NOT "strong men"!!!

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Excellent point, Gabrielle. I had the same thought reading Dean's piece, but would appreciate the message even more without the "expletives." ;-)

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There are really no answers here because we are well in to a coup. The law is what needs to be followed. Arrests made. We have a military, we have an FBI agency. Filing lawsuits and getting involved at the local level is great for a 10-40 year plan. This is what the rescumliCons did. But they did not have a press that worked totally against them. They did not have a press helping corruption, helping the coup, misleading people.

Our system has TOTALLY failed us. A seditionist-felon-rapist was allowed to participate and steal this election. Seditionists are barred by the Constitution, but NOTHING was done to enforce this. Why do we have a Supreme Court that is also on board with seditionists? We allowed it! The RescumliCons SCREAMED that O’bama could not choose a SCOTUS during his last year…even though he’d make it easy by leaving republicans in key positions of his admin. Then trump rams through SCOTUS choices in last minutes of his admin! REMOVE corporate Democrats must be part of our answer.But nothing will change if we REFUSE to follow the laws!

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It's up to us to bring the evil into the light and I think you underestimate the people finding ways to get the message out. Legacy media will continue to do what it does, but you still find community in apps like this.

In fact, we need to all be on an app that is encrypted. Maybe carrier pigeons can make a comeback.

We have so may ways to get live videos out there.

This needs to be done with precision moves. They have a military, we have some pissed of war vets, a ton of post, pre, and perimenopausal women who are fighting mad and have granddaughters who they will bleed for to make sure she has a future.

Middle aged women are stealthy and blend in, don't underestimate our desire to go the distance because we have no fucks to give.

MAGA is a fascist organization.

Call them that, not Natzi's because that actually makes them more popular from what I read.

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But don't forget that the democrats AIDED in this coup by refusing to REPLACE spineless Merrick Garland, who should have indicated EVERY SINGLE ONE of the criminal traitors who tried to overthrow America - INCLUDING the members of Congress who aided and abetted the insurrectionists. I doubt America will overcome this fascist overthrow in my lifetime, but if it somehow does - EVERY SINGLE ONE of the traitors MUST be indicted and removed.

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Gabrielle, This is true. It is an atrocity that no action was taken. The death penalty is a legal course for this coup and full Fascist attack. This is a particular case when the death penalty is the only appropriate option. And there should be broad imprisonment for the republiCon Congress that helped it along.

I found it deeply troubling that Biden uttered the words ”Welcome Back” to a SEDITIONIST! He should have REFUSED to meet with the monster. The corporate Democrats should NEVER find a place at the Democratic table ever again!

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Calls for violence are multiplying quickly. Seems to me that arrests for sedition of the MUMP gang are needed NOW!

Sedition is overt conduct, such as speech and organization, that tends toward rebellion against the established order. It often includes subversion of a constitution and incitement of discontent toward, or insurrection against, established authority. Sedition refers to overt actions, gestures or speech by a person in oral or written form which expresses his or her discontent against the established Government in the state, with the aim to incite violence or hatred against it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedition

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Gary, I fully agree. Arrests should have already been made for these Seditionists and Constitution and law violators!

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I agree with Ruth.

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The people are going to have to rise up, because the Democratic politicians don't seem capable or it or willing to do so. They appear to be "deeply concerned," and that's about it. Sorry, but "deeply concerned" isn't going to cut it in the face of a naked, authoritarian power grab. We have to stop Trump in his tracks, and so far the Dems appear clueless about how to do that. They can't even message effectively, much less halt a coup. The people are going to have to rise up because no one--not Congress, not the Senate, not the courts...no one--is coming to save us. We have to save ourselves. Let's get busy and do it. I'm already part of two resistance groups. What are you doing to rise up and resist Trump's dictatorial efforts?

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And what's amazing is that little South Korea just booted out their out of control, dictator wanna be leader by SHOWING UP IN NUMBERS TOO BIG TO IGNORE. Unfortunately, the microcephalic Trump CULT has to experience huge pain from the Musk savagery first before they even contemplate coming on board to boot this billionaire oligarchy.

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Trump is too ignorant to come up these ideas. Have to look at Bannon, Steven Miller and authors of Project 2025. All trump does is sign off on this shit.

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Ruth Ben-Ghaiat is brilliant, like you, Dean. We are all indebted to you for your constant support of the rule of law and the American people. Thank You, for another great podcast, and will reStack ASAP 🙏💯👍🇺🇸

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What I am really curious about is what happens to the cult(s) when their leader is gone (dead, defeated but, mostly dead.) do they just fade into the woodwork disillusioned?

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No, those who survive run away rapidly after the charismatic leader is removed. Read Steven Hassan on "The Cult of Trump" and others. He survived the Moony cult, which is unfortunately still going and buying/training with guns.

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Books are powerful. Here's children's book with a message for all who stand for democracy, freedom, justice, humanity: "Swimmy" by Leo Lionni

"Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger."

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And, as my father used to say, Republicans always end up self-destructing. I'd add that they're just not smart or contained enough to see their insanity through..

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The Dems have made mistakes but they are not the bad guys. There are dozens who are pushing back effectively, way too many to list. We need to support them not excoriate them. Follow them all on social media and you will see what they are doing every day. We need them to be as strong as possible as we push forward. Choose your favorites, cheer them on, and help them!!

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump are not willing to confront the realities of the United States Constitution and the Federal Budget through serious dialogue with Congress.

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A coup is a sudden and illegal seizure of power from a government, usually carried out by a small group, such as the military or political leaders.

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The actions of Elon Musk and Donald Trump meet the definition of a coup.

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They are making radical changes to the federal government and promoting a different ideological agenda, one that lacks practical grounding. This is an illegal seizure of power from the U.S. government.

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Congress must show that the actions of Elon Musk and Donald Trump align with the definition of a coup and threaten the U.S. Constitution.

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Congress must create a focused and measured response.

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The outdated old way of doing things will not work to end this coup because the process will be too slow compared to the speed at which Musk and Trump are making changes. Something must change before it's too late. It's may already too late.

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Trump supporters are in a "shared psychosis" created by Trump’s delusions and distorted reality that has been transmitted to the least educated amongst us. By now, some of them are waking up to the realization that what is happening is not what they wanted. They'll become fully awake when all their Medicaid benefits have been taken away. It will be too late for them to do anything about it.

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Joyce Vance is right. The courts aren't the calvary. The people not in a shared psychosis are the calvary. We are the calvary. The Democrats in Congress are the calvary.

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To end this coup, Congress needs to act decisively and urgently by invoking emergency powers, publicly exposing the full scope of the threat, and mobilizing the public to defend democratic institutions.

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Additional Immediate Actions:

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1. Declare a Constitutional Crisis

Formally recognize the actions of Elon Musk and Donald Trump as a direct threat to the U.S. Constitution and national security.

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2. Invoke Emergency Powers

Use the powers granted under the National Emergencies Act to counter ongoing attempts to undermine lawful governance and prevent further damage.

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3. Fast-Track Legislation

Pass emergency legislation to restrict executive overreach and curb private actors from interfering with government operations.

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4. Empower Whistleblowers

Provide legal protection and incentives for insiders to reveal unconstitutional actions and secret agendas.

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5. Direct Public Mobilization

Urge immediate civic action through mass communication campaigns, encouraging public protest, legal advocacy, and grassroots engagement.

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6. Engage State and Local Governments

Partner with state governors and local officials to safeguard democratic processes and block unlawful federal orders.

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7. Secure Critical Agencies

Protect institutions like the Department of Justice and the intelligence community from political interference.

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8. Demand Media Accountability

Hold media platforms accountable for spreading misinformation and require factual reporting on government actions.

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9. Coordinate with Global Allies

Work with international partners to defend democratic norms and isolate anti-democratic forces.

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The time for slow bureaucratic processes is over. Swift, bold, and collective action is required to preserve our constitutional democracy.

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Copy and paste here:

https://www.democrats.senate.gov/whistleblowers

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Things have to get worse before they get better. Things have to get worse in order for the people who voted for Trump to realize their mistake.

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This authoritarian expert and I, a called-to-teach teacher and lover of democracy, have been saying the same thing. One, run for a school board on a save democracy platform. (Running in groups of three is even better. That way you seize power.) Two, we need profiles in courage to lift us as the authoritarians scorch our souls. The absolute best profile would be someone who reads my book, A Graver Danger, about the fascists who have taken over our schools and learns what’s been really going on in too many of our schools and counters the acts of teachers’ unions who’ve gone along to get along.

Do not think we have more important issues when it was our schools that paved the way for Trump and no one knows this. Teachers have been putting up with fascists the way actresses put up with Harvey Weinstein for decades. Predators get their way! You can’t fix democracy if you don’t know how it broke.

Plus, millions voted against Democrats because of our schools. The fascists in our schools are THE deep state of corruption. Trump was able to use what both parties broke because both parties let so many people down. We must take this major mistake Democrats allowed away from him.

One more person agreed. Abraham Lincoln said, "The philosophy of the school room in one generation, will be the philosophy of government in the next."

The next has happened partly because the people that know our schools are corrupt chose a grenade-like president to demand change and partly because the schools stopped producing citizens.

It doesn’t make sense that what broke this nation - fascists in education - doesn’t seem to matter to this nation. We need a hero that makes it matter! Teachers need you to go to WhiteChalkCrime.com and listen to the handful of teacher whistleblowers with the courage to speak out. That includes a teacher who was criminally indicted for reporting to the police that a student had brought a bag of guns to school. This is why teachers look the other way when potential school shooters cross their paths! There’s so much evil coming from our schools, the foundation of our democracy, that must be known. You don’t know what you don’t know. Only when this culture finally listens to the teachers with the courage to speak out will we turn this democracy around.

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Slandered and abused

Beaten, bruised, but still fighting

For you - I am Truth

Not welcomed by all

To those who would do you harm

I’m the enemy

Behold my allies

Diverse views, skepticism

Inconvenient facts

My foes tell their flocks

“Others will lie to you. I’ll

tell you what to think!”

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Their power comes from closed minds

Anger, fear and hate

They will convince you

You didn’t see what you saw

Or hear what you heard

They will vilify

Shout-down, demean and malign

Those who speak for me

Trust your eyes and ears

Trust your power to reason

Trust I am there, but …

May be obscure. There’s

not always a smoking gun.

Sometimes, only smoke

But connect the dots

The proof is in the picture

Yes, that’s me you see

I’ve nothing to hide

I can stand h your scrutiny

Because I am Truth

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Part of the problem is submission and surrender on the part of the Democrats. The Republicans have declared war on the Constitution itself, and the Democrats must treat this as a street fight, which will require fighting to the death, literally. They have to drop the idea that the GOPers are their friends, and act accordingly.

People also need to stop thinking that trump is a hero. 34 criminal counts, and he was found guilty on them all. He is also a terrorist leader who will not hesitate to give orders to his MAGA Mafia to go after any and all individuals who oppose him, or even displease him in any way. I know some think of trump as an idiot, a clown, or a buffoon; he may well be, but we cannot treat him as a joke. He is a clear and present danger to the American people and the rest of the world.

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