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[–] Hairyblue@kbin.social 44 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

She is right. Republican loyal to Trump are wanting to end our America Democracy. I hope the young people vote.

“They have to make a decision about our democracy, our flag, our Constitution, the future of our children in a democratic state that is a model to the world,” Pelosi said.

During a town hall moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity Tuesday, four-times indicted Trump did not rule out abusing power or seeking retribution from his political opponents if he gets reelected.

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 12 points 11 months ago (4 children)

a democratic state that is a model to the world

Is it still a model for the world, though?

[–] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago

One can still learn from a flawed model.

[–] Hairyblue@kbin.social 5 points 11 months ago

It needs more guard rails, Trump did show us that.

[–] PugJesus@kbin.social 2 points 11 months ago

World's in a bad condition. We're not the top model, but sadly we're probably in the top 10% still.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Not the best one by any means, but probably to some degree.

[–] spaceghoti@lemmy.one 33 points 11 months ago (1 children)

At least she's willing to point out the blatantly obvious, unlike a lot of people.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 21 points 11 months ago

It is indeed not a good sign that someone speaking the plain truth makes news like this.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 30 points 11 months ago (1 children)

That’s not what an inside job is. That’s what a coup is.

[–] Reptorian@lemmy.zip 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I mean, a coup can be done with a inside job. It's both to be honest.

[–] Chainweasel@lemmy.world 27 points 11 months ago

I watched it unfold live on TV, we all know it was an "inside job" and have for what, 3 years now?

[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 23 points 11 months ago (1 children)

yes, and he's on trial for it. like... a lot.

[–] LEDZeppelin@lemmy.world 47 points 11 months ago (2 children)

He is also leading the GOP poll by like … a lot

Tells you more about GOP voters than about judicial system

[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 26 points 11 months ago

Tells you more about GOP voters than about judicial system

i'd argue that it tells us a great deal about both, but your point is taken.

[–] spriteblood@kbin.social 9 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I guess when they call themselves the party of law and order they're talking about the TV show???

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago (1 children)

They were never serious about that, except to weaponize "law and order" to be used against liberals, immigrants, POC, non-xtians, gays, etc...they never meant anything to be applied to themselves.

The party of (using) Law and Order (as a cudgel to beat those we deem beneath us)

[–] billiam0202@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

The party of using the law to order you to obey their Christofascist dictates.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

Law and order is usually a dog whistle for "oppress the other"

[–] Pratai@lemmy.ca 23 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Top notch detective work there. She missed her true calling.

[–] fosforus@sopuli.xyz 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It needs to be said when the republican side is peddling a new iteration of Goebbel's Big Lie.

[–] n3m37h@lemmy.dbzer0.com -3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Idk She is pretty good at stealing from people

[–] NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 18 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Now that was a roller coaster

  1. "Nancy Pelosi": Huh, wonder what she is up to
  2. "Jan 6": Oh, new information?
  3. "Inside Job": Oh god, she has gone insane
  4. "By Donald Trump": ... Oh, no. That actually is accurate. And... nothing new? But I guess it is good to say it
[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 15 points 11 months ago

Because it was

[–] the_q@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I mean, yeah. How could it have not been? Great work, Nance...

[–] mosiacmango@lemm.ee 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It seems impossible, but lots of people don't believe or know the above.

You do have to state the obvious at times to get to people not otherwise listening.

[–] legios@aussie.zone 2 points 11 months ago

But I was told it was all Antifa and not Trump loyalists and no matter all the evidence to say otherwise I won't change my mind because (deep state|tribalism|lack of critical thinking)!

[–] Techmaster@lemm.ee 13 points 11 months ago

I was wondering when it would finally dawn on her.

[–] DahGangalang@infosec.pub 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Whoa, does that mean if Trump gets elected again that Inside Job will get a 3rd season?!? Wow, I know who I'm voting for this election!!1! :D /s

[–] doublejay1999@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

At the bottom of the page, a link :

Vivek Ramaswamy Falsely Claims Jan. 6 Attack Was 'An Inside Job'

The state of our media folks.

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] villainy@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

Yeah, it doesn't even say who he thinks is behind it. But judging by his rhetoric he thinks it was the fbi or cia who was behind Jan 6. "Inside job by the fbi" and "inside job by Trump and insane republicans" are two very fucking different things, but we're gonna pretend they're the same statement and the media is treating them differently?

[–] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This case is moving extremely fast /s

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 2 points 11 months ago

Your reaction took me by surprise and I actually laughed out loud.

[–] breakingcups@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Maybe she should change her last name to Drew.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

She's right.

[–] pizza 1 points 11 months ago