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WILLIAM CASH's avatar

Steve Bannon laid the groundwork for much of what's happening. He gave trump the flood the zone strategy they are using. He branded the media as the enemy. He went around the world pulling right wing governments and parties together. He wanted to deconstruct the government. They are now doing all these things.

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ASBermant's avatar

You’re absolutely right - the term he uses is “muzzle velocity.” The term “muzzle” is a metaphor for not only for silencing the free press but references violent suppression, if needed. Per Kevin Roberts, head of the Heritage Foundation and architect of Project 2025: “We are in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.” (https://open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/bloodless-if-the-left-allows-it-to?r=flasu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false)

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ASBermant's avatar

Ms. Lautman, thank you for another outstanding post - as frightening as it is. Unfortunately, we are not going to be able to rely on the courts to uphold the First Amendment and freedom of the press. Trump just said the quiet part outloud:

“He who saves the Country does not violate any Law.”

Trump and his traitorous legion believe they have a mandate to overthrow the Constitution. It will be up to the people to stop them.

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Angie's avatar

If the media will abandon their sane washing of Trump and fascism, we will come back. It’s now or never time. Others are taking their place.

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cats1912's avatar

How to avoid Propaganda 1940s

https://youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4?si=ItE4N6wB87qAQs-x

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Meemaw's avatar

Keep it up, but remember to take naps!

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Babette Albin's avatar

Words fail; actions count!

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Harper Thorpe's avatar

I AM THE ENEMY OF POWER

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!”

They’re threatened by me

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

©2020 HHThorpe. All rights reserved.

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ErikaRickyBelk's avatar

Let me guess that oan and Fox News and any other insane right news media is okay though? Right? F*** them

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