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Perseus's avatar

watching her live as the Drumpf listened unable to interrupt was hopefully raising some thoughts how to create situations where he can not obstruct in his usual ways. He was totally cornered by this courageous person, - just saying as an agnostic😁

Lisa Hoffman's avatar

Bishop HAS ALWAYS walked in the light, fearing NO EVIL. I pray that I can find the right words should I be called upon one fine day. SHE'S MY HERO.💙🗽🌻♥️

Marie Riverton's avatar

May we all embody the fearless spirit she did.

Tayama 2's avatar

Great article!

Marie Riverton's avatar

If you would like to show your support to the Right Reverend, you can send her a positive letter to:

The Rt Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde

Episcopal Church House

Mount St. Alban

Washington, DC 20016-5094

serghiy's avatar

…useless pathetic cowards democrats should be saying and doing this for EIGHT FUCKING YEARS !!! …and now they are “praising a hero”?! …this country is incurable

Marie Riverton's avatar

we need strong, unified resistance to the emerging threats. If they won't provide those leaders, we will make our own

serghiy's avatar

…i think you missed the whole situation dynamics, we do not deal with government anymore, it’s a regime and dictatorship do not play by the rules or obstruct the law, i understand it’s a brand new concept for americans, but there’s first time for everything

…you say “resist” resist what exactly ? …regime is systemic lawlessness, do you know how to fight systemic lawlessness ? …i don’t, last time i lived under the regime, i left as soon as is was possible

…”dictatorship, form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations. The term dictatorship comes from the Latin title dictator, which in the Roman Republic designated a temporary magistrate who was granted extraordinary powers in order to deal with state crises. Modern dictators, however, resemble ancient tyrants rather than ancient dictators. Ancient philosophers’ descriptions of the tyrannies of Greece and Sicily go far toward characterizing modern dictatorships. Dictators usually resort to force or fraud to gain despotic political power, which they maintain through the use of intimidation, terror, and the suppression of basic civil liberties. They may also employ techniques of mass propaganda in order to sustain their public support.”

Marie Riverton's avatar

Perhaps resist is the wrong term. How about grassroots action?

serghiy's avatar

…this is short but very easy explaining how regime works

…”There are no rules in dictatorship. Officials don’t feel bound by rules – rules of decency, justice, rules of any kind – it’s all about what they can get away with. People working for dictators often live off graft, corruption and intimidation – their power over you is more than bad service in a restaurant. And beware, in a dictatorship, criminal organizations can always outbid you.”

https://www.wamc.org/commentary-opinion/2023-12-12/dictatorship-isnt-pretty?_amp=true

serghiy's avatar

…people really have no fucking clue what have they done, those idiots who voted for him included

serghiy's avatar

…that’s the only way, but americans are too stupid and indoctrinated to do that now, they need to be squeezed till they will start losing air in order for them to recognize the problem and that will take time, but you also have to understand how regime works, they will oppress and persecute any descent or oppression, it’s a serious work and this is time sensitive, because the longer regime stays in power the more corruption will spread down, and if you think any government agencies will help you with this, think again

…i’m not trying to kill your attitude with this, just trying to paint the picture of what is coming in general, now much or how fast it’ll happen i have no clue, but any organization needs time and coherence in message and action…

…we just have to wait to see how it’ll all play out, one thing remains the same:

…once you install dictator peacefully, you can not peacefully remove them - FACT

Marie Riverton's avatar

Oh, I know it will not be easy. Many will probably face serious retribution, and it will be an ongoing battle. That doesn't mean we do nothing. We need to organize and figure out what that is. I fully expect (but do not endorse) violence. Sitting back and waiting isn't an option