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There will always be tension in a democratic society between individual rights and the social good. It's not an easy balance to achieve. The US, even today, is a whole lot closer to striking that balance than are most countries. It could do a lot better, and it would do better, if ideologues -- ie "wingnuts" -- on both sides of the political spectrum didn't have the loudest voices.

Libertarianism is not a viable political blueprint for governing a diverse country of 330+ million people in the modern world -- any more than any other "isms" of the right or left. Actually, "isms" have never been anything more than intellectual exercises which, when attempted to put into practice in the real world, have always morphed into authoritarian regimes of one type or another. You are dead right on "states rights".

This post is nothing more than a litany of popular RW social media "political theory" labels and memes that bear no resemblance to reality. The fact is that the Republican Party has spent the last 40 years pretending to support limited government and fiscal responsibility when, in fact, Republican POTUS have repeatedly expanded federal power while exploding the deficit with reckless tax cuts that have disproportionately benefited the wealthiest Americans by shifting the tax burden from the wealthy to the middle and lower classes, creating an ever increasing chasm between the wealthiest 5% of the population and the rest of Americans.

Be smart and get your flu shot. Be smarter and wear a mask and practice social distancing. Be really smart and don't share your air. November 18, 2020 - The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic surpassed 250,000. November 13, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that nearly 335,000 Americans may die of the coronavirus by January 1, 2020 and more than 438,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by March 1, 2021. October 22, 2020 - The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University reports that between 130,000 and 210,000 deaths from coronavirus could have been avoided with a better response from the US government policies and crisis messaging. (Avoidable Covid-19 Deaths) November 19, 2020 - 252,510 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1962. November 18, 2020 - 250,548 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1841. Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 18-19, 2020: 1902 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 11-17, 2020: 1287 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 4-10, 2020: 1008 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 28-November 3, 2020: 852 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 21-27, 2020: 800 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 14-20, 2020: 726 November 1, 2020 - 22,748 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of October, an average of 734 per day. October 1, 2020 - 21,311 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of September, an average of 710 per day. November 1, 2020 - 231,003 Americans have died of coronavirus October 1, 2020 - 207,808 Americans have died of coronavirus. September 1, 2020 - 185,594 Amercians have died of coronavirus. July 1, 2020 - 127,299 Americans have died of coronavirus.

How come there was only fraud against Trump but not against all the other Republicans who ran for the Senate, the House, the governorships, and the state legislatures? Down ballot Republicans ran better than Trump. Perdue in Georgia, for example, got more votes than Trump did, just missing getting 50% of the total vote and avoiding a runoff in January. Nearly 80 million people voted against Trump, including millions who voted for other Republicans. Deal with, OP.

You are talking about lame-duck actions taken by departing presidents which is totally unrelated to what is happening now: a sitting president openly attempting to change the results of an election that he or his party has clearly lost by significant margin of electoral votes. Presidents signing last minute legislation or granting pardons on their last day in office has been common. It was even more common prior to the change in the Inauguration Date from March to January. There have been some disputed elections that wound up being decided in the House of Representatives, including 1800, 1824, and 1876. There have been close elections like Kennedy-Nixon in 1960 and Bush-Gore in 2000. There has NEVER been an election, however, where the sitting POTUS refused to accept the results of the election and attempted to change the election results by filing a myriad of frivolous lawsuits, by attempting to pressure state officials, or by essentially attempting to bribe local officials in some states to change those states' electoral votes in opposition to the popular vote in that state. There has never been a sitting POTUS who has blatantly attempted to thwart the smooth transition from one US president to the next. NEVER. You, obviously, owe your allegiance to Donald Trump rather than to the United States of America when you can say/write a sentence like your last one. IMO, that makes you and Covid Donnie traitors.

Why is an orderly transition of power a myth??? When was there NOT an orderly transition from one presidential administration to another with the possible exception of when a sitting POTUS died suddenly in office until Trump got whipped in both the popular and electoral vote and cried foul without a shred of evidence? Well said! 👍 Throwing out enough votes for Biden to insure that Covid Donnie gets what he wants.

"Democratic leaning voters" voted a wannabe dictator out of office. A lot of 'Republican leaning voters" also voted a wannabe dictator out of office as Biden won the popular vote by 6 million while Republicans lower down the ticket did much better. If this was just a party line vote, the Republicans would have lost the Senate and suffered more losses in the House as well as in states. Instead, many voters voted against Trump but did vote for Republicans down ticket.

This, too. I think nothing that Trump does or says is likely to dim his light for his Cultists --- there were still many "true believers" in Hitler to the very bitter end with the Red Army in the suburbs of Berlin -- but not all of the 73+ million Americans who voted for Trump are cultists, and they may very well walk away from him for a variety of reasons. Trump is going to face some serious legal issues once he's out of office, including possible criminal cases in New York by both the State AG and the Manhattan DA, as well as civil cases involving. He might skip the country to avoid prosecution or lawsuits. He could end up in prison if convicted on criminal charges. I think that Trump's behavior since the election isn't going to stand him in good stead going forward, either. While Congressional Republicans are afraid of him, a number of Republican governors/state officials have broken with him because his mishandling of the coronavirus epidemic has dumped a supertanker full of trouble on their states while he ignores the pandemic to pursue blatantly frivolous lawsuits, settle scores with "traitors" in his own administration, and impede the transition. The parting image that most Americans, even Republicans, may remember best about Donald Trump is that of him golfing while the pandemic steamrolled across the country. Not a good look.

They would cheer. They were chanting "Lock her up" in reference to Michigan Governor Whitmer at one of Covid Donnie's rallies in Michigan while Trump preened like a peacock. I agree with your assessment of Trump's mentality and why he's not likely to run in 2024. A narcissistic sociopath like Trump will always blame somebody/something for any loss and make sure that he doesn't suffer a similar loss in the future by avoiding a similar situation. Trump will, however, probably continue to hold the GOP hostage for as long as his health and money hold out.

Be smart and get your flu shot. Be smarter and wear a mask and practice social distancing. Be really smart and don't share your air. November 18, 2020 - The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic surpassed 250,000. November 13, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that nearly 335,000 Americans may die of the coronavirus by January 1, 2020 and more than 438,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by March 1, 2021. October 22, 2020 - The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University reports that between 130,000 and 210,000 deaths from coronavirus could have been avoided with a better response from the US government policies and crisis messaging. (Avoidable Covid-19 Deaths) November 18, 2020 - 250,548 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1841. Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 11-17, 2020: 1287 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 4-10, 2020: 1008 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 28-November 3, 2020: 852 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 21-27, 2020: 800 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 14-20, 2020: 726 November 1, 2020 - 22,748 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of October, an average of 734 per day. October 1, 2020 - 21,311 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of September, an average of 710 per day. November 1, 2020 - 231,003 Americans have died of coronavirus October 1, 2020 - 207,808 Americans have died of coronavirus. September 1, 2020 - 185,594 Amercians have died of coronavirus. July 1, 2020 - 127,299 Americans have died of coronavirus.

Be smart and get your flu shot. Be smarter and wear a mask and practice social distancing. Be really smart and don't share your air. November 13, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that nearly 335,000 Americans may die of the coronavirus by January 1, 2020 and more than 438,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by March 1, 2021. October 22, 2020 - The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University reports that between 130,000 and 210,000 deaths from coronavirus could have been avoided with a better response from the US government policies and crisis messaging. (Avoidable Covid-19 Deaths) November 17, 2020 - 248,707 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1478. November 16, 2020 - 247,229 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1015. November 15, 2020 - 246,214 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 600. November 14, 2020 - 245,614 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1310. November 13, 2020 - 244,304 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1625. November 12, 2020 - 242,679 Americans have died of coronavirus with a single day death toll of 1171. November 11, 2020 - 241,508 Americans have died of coronavirus with a single day death toll of 1813. Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 11-17, 2020: 1287 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 4-10, 2020: 1008 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 28-November 3, 2020: 852 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 21-27, 2020: 800 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 14-20, 2020: 726 November 1, 2020 - 22,748 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of October, an average of 734 per day. October 1, 2020 - 21,311 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of September, an average of 710 per day. November 1, 2020 - 231,003 Americans have died of coronavirus October 1, 2020 - 207,808 Americans have died of coronavirus. September 1, 2020 - 185,594 Amercians have died of coronavirus. July 1, 2020 - 127,299 Americans have died of coronavirus.

Be smart and get your flu shot. Be smarter and wear a mask and practice social distancing. Be really smart and don't share your air. November 13, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that nearly 335,000 Americans may die of the coronavirus by January 1, 2020 and more than 438,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by March 1, 2021. October 22, 2020 - The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University reports that between 130,000 and 210,000 deaths from coronavirus could have been avoided with a better response from the US government policies and crisis messaging. (Avoidable Covid-19 Deaths) November 16, 2020 - 247,229 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1015. November 15, 2020 - 246,214 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 600. November 14, 2020 - 245,614 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1310. November 13, 2020 - 244,304 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1625. November 12, 2020 - 242,679 Americans have died of coronavirus with a single day death toll of 1171. November 11, 2020 - 241,508 Americans have died of coronavirus with a single day death toll of 1813. Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 11-16, 2020: 1256 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 4-10, 2020: 1008 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 28-November 3, 2020: 852 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 21-27, 2020: 800 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 14-20, 2020: 726 November 1, 2020 - 22,748 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of October, an average of 734 per day. October 1, 2020 - 21,311 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of September, an average of 710 per day. November 1, 2020 - 231,003 Americans have died of coronavirus October 1, 2020 - 207,808 Americans have died of coronavirus. September 1, 2020 - 185,594 Amercians have died of coronavirus. July 1, 2020 - 127,299 Americans have died of coronavirus.

So, when do the enablers of the Snowflake-in-Chief put their country before party and before their own selfish interests and stop pussyfooting around Covid Donnie? They all took an oath of office to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and its Constitution, not an oath to kiss the ass of the demented sociopath currently doing his best to wreck this country just to stoke his ego.

Be smart and get your flu shot. Be smarter and wear a mask and practice social distancing. Be really smart and don't share your air. November 13, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that more than 438,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by March 1, 2021. November 8, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that more than 399,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by February 1, 2021. October 22, 2020 - The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University reports that between 130,000 and 210,000 deaths from coronavirus could have been avoided with a better response from the US government policies and crisis messaging. (Avoidable Covid-19 Deaths) October 13, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that more than 363,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by January 1, 2021 and more than 394,000 by February 1, 2021 with the seasonal flu making the coronavirus more deadly. November 15, 2020 - 246,214 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 600. November 14, 2020 - 245,614 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1310. November 13, 2020 - 244,304 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1625. November 12, 2020 - 242,679 Americans have died of coronavirus with a single day death toll of 1171. November 11, 2020 - 241,508 Americans have died of coronavirus with a single day death toll of 1813. Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 11-15, 2020: 1304 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 4-10, 2020: 1008 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 28-November 3, 2020: 852 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 21-27, 2020: 800 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 14-20, 2020: 726 November 1, 2020 - 22,748 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of October, an average of 734 per day. October 1, 2020 - 21,311 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of September, an average of 710 per day. November 1, 2020 - 231,003 Americans have died of coronavirus October 1, 2020 - 207,808 Americans have died of coronavirus. September 1, 2020 - 185,594 Amercians have died of coronavirus. July 1, 2020 - 127,299 Americans have died of coronavirus.

Who, exactly, are you referring to with the statement, "politicians and enemies lists have a long and dark history in American politics"? Joe McCarthy and Richard Nixon both had "enemy lists". Anybody who dares to disagree with Trump is on his "enemies list", and he wants many of them "locked up". Those three were/are all Republicans infamous for "enemies lists". Off hand, I can't think of any notable Democratic politicians well known to have "enemies lists". Certainly not Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. At best, she can vote yea or nay on a shutdown ... if Congress even gets involved in that. The national shutdown back in March was by executive order.

Slept through science class starting in fourth grade, huh? Rain

Be smart and get your flu shot. Be smarter and wear a mask and practice social distancing. Be really smart and don't share your air. November 13, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that more than 438,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by March 1, 2021. November 8, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that more than 399,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by February 1, 2021. October 22, 2020 - The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University reports that between 130,000 and 210,000 deaths from coronavirus could have been avoided with a better response from the US government policies and crisis messaging. (Avoidable Covid-19 Deaths) October 13, 2020 - The U of Washington's IHME projects that more than 363,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus by January 1, 2021 and more than 394,000 by February 1, 2021 with the seasonal flu making the coronavirus more deadly. November 14, 2020 - 245,614 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1310. November 13, 2020 - 244,304 Americans have died of coronavirus with a singe day death toll of 1625. November 12, 2020 - 242,679 Americans have died of coronavirus with a single day death toll of 1171. November 11, 2020 - 241,508 Americans have died of coronavirus with a single day death toll of 1813. Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 11-12, 2020: 1536 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, November 4-10, 2020: 1008 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 28-November 3, 2020: 852 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 21-27, 2020: 800 Average daily deaths from coronavirus, October 14-20, 2020: 726 November 1, 2020 - 22,748 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of October, an average of 734 per day. October 1, 2020 - 21,311 Americans died of coronavirus in the month of September, an average of 710 per day. November 1, 2020 - 231,003 Americans have died of coronavirus October 1, 2020 - 207,808 Americans have died of coronavirus. September 1, 2020 - 185,594 Amercians have died of coronavirus. July 1, 2020 - 127,299 Americans have died of coronavirus.

Project much? Just because Trump (calls to arrest Hillary, Obama, Biden, etc) and his followers (chanting "lock her up" re MI governor Whitmer) want to arrest everybody who disagrees with them doesn't mean that people on the Left want to do the same thing. McEnany already tweeted that this afternoon.

Baby Trumps. Too many of his other sycophants to name.

It was him. He hit a two bagger in the same interview! (Tuberville)

Was that him, too? There have been some really stupid politicians elected to public office over the history of the US but Tuberville has to be in the Stupidest Politician HOF.

How exactly is Tolerance.org -- the organization that actually is responsible for the article that the "Washington Free Beacon" criticized -- connected to the Southern Poverty Law Center? I checked out their website and found nothing about the SPLC. Not in the purpose statement. Not in the list of advisory board members. Not in "partners" section. What this organization appears to be is a group of classroom teachers. PS. Maybe you should actually read the article.

Alabama just elected Tommy Tuberville as their US Senator who thinks the US fought the Communists in WW II. No place has a monopoly on dumbasses.

I guess you missed all those maskless good ol' boys in Lansing, MI toting guns around the state capital building while chanting "Liberate Michigan".