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PATRICE LAMBOURNE's avatar

Notice who has purchased all the weapons and ammunition.

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Kathi's avatar

They are honestly all pussies they run and hide whenever they are outnumbered.

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Kathi's avatar

The irony

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jasdaughter's avatar

Who are we to say? We are THE PEOPLE! That’s who we are.

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SJW's avatar

Charlie, I need an Eli hug😢

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Jo Burns's avatar

I am afraid trump will take the No Kings rallies and protest as a call to empower the Insurrection Act.

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Margaret J Park, M.Div. Writer's avatar

You two together make the whole the best! Well, the best in what is so far the worst situation. Thank you gentlemen for sharing your experience, knowledge and wisdom.

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jane's avatar

Thank you, Mr. Sykes.

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Warden Gulley's avatar

Last night the LA Opera performed Rigoletto, Verdi's tragic opera in which the corrupt and lecherous duke prevails while his court jester is manipulated and winds up killing his own daughter who is his only joy in the world. We went. To Downtown LA. In the midst of violence, riot and insurrection. It was a beautiful and balmy June evening. The freeways approaching downtown were relatively uncrowded. The streets were easily navigated and parking was easy. The attendees were appreciative and happy to be able to attend. And the performance? It was spectacular. That entire group of singers is so talented and put their hearts into creating such a great show. Plus they were genuinely pleased that the audience showed up. So, in regard to Trumpworld's impression that LA is consumed by violence and destruction? That was portrayed only on the stage. It was a lovely evening in downtown LA. There are some good things happening there in spite of MAGAmedia's portrayal of California. And after all, isn't Trump's entire existence, from his upbringing to his presidency, nothing but an operatic tragedy. Unfortunately, and tragically, the stage upon which he plays now includes all of us.

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Peter  V's avatar

Well, I would not be surprised to see Trump dress up as King George for the Army parade. It should be held in Yorktown though.

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Jeff the Original's avatar

I was arguing on FB with a pro-Trump supporter because he was saying all violent protests are bad for our country. That's when I reminded him that our country was founded upon just that.

BTW...of course I don't support violent protests but it just seems like the MAGAs speak so proudly of our heritage while being pretty ignorant of it at times.

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HistoricalHolli's avatar

I'm done with all that -- just keep saying "January 6."

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Dixie DOBYNS's avatar

POGO quote!!! Love it!

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Nancy Ulin's avatar

The video of Alex Padilla elicited the same visceral reaction as the video of George Floyd. I almost couldn't watch it.

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Jeff the Original's avatar

It was just SO unnecessary!

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Karen Horwitz's avatar

Four decades ago, fascists secretly took over our schools and removed the one and only spiritual institution from our government. Until this nation faces this truth that we’re in a state of utter confusion without spirituality connecting us, we will live in chaos, not democracy. Instead of dwelling on the confusion Trump is inflicting on us, help a leader learn and do something about its root cause by you learning about it at WhiteChalkCrime.com.

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SGJones's avatar

Well Charlie,

The G7 Summit's Agenda will now be adjusted to discuss Israel's attack on Iran...unfortunately...as there was already much on the agenda to discuss allegiances, support of Democracies and NATO Commitments, Energy, Extraction of Resources, Trade Commitments, Climate Change, Health Care~Pandemic Readiness, Food Security, Third World Initiatives-Soft Power, the War in Ukraine...the Gaza-Palestinian Genocide...to name a few major topics...now we all have to consider another provocation initiated by Netanyahu...who should have been behind bars for War Crimes & Genocide.

Much of this points to Trump's insane Turn Coat Policies, Ignorance, Incompetence, Vengeance and abysmal lack of Diplomatic Skill...as it's not in his DNA...the Inward Thinking Narcissist that he is. He needs to be Impeached soon...save the Planet...and in his place appoint an Intelligent and Visionary Leader who is FIT TO GOVERN and READY TO SUPPORT THE FREE WORLD!!

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Ann P's avatar

Charlie, here’s an interesting analysis of the Trump effect on Newsom from WAPO:

“ Trump is doing Democrats a favor by elevating Newsom

The Democrats will be stronger if their opposition to Trump comes from outside Washington.”

https://apple.news/AQmLAoLmWSYaUKKi_UqT1ag

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Mary Hinson's avatar

Do your JOB!!! Are the courts even credible? Trump says NO!!!

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