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YouTube video by MSNBC 'It's ILLEGAL': Ret. General says military doesn't take up arms against civilians

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Wow. TikTok removed the video. Wow.

Let me be clear: this will impact ALL of us. It’s bigger than just Medicaid & Medicare. We will all pay the price.

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Imagine being a General in our military, who has served our country nobly to protect its values and ethos, and who takes seriously his oath to constitution. You're strangely summoned to a meeting. All your compatriots are there as well.

The meeting with our senior military leadership was exactly what I feared. DO NOT PANIC!

Is he really bragging about decreased prescription prices?

Who benefits? Is it mainly Medicare recipients and those that pay out of pocket?

Will prices go up under private insurance plans?

Toxic

YouTube video by 60 Minutes After Charlie Kirk assassination, Utah Gov. Cox urges U.S. away from division, violence | 60 Minutes

Governor Spencer Cox interview on 60 Minutes.

Please...please...please...

How Tom Homan wound up ensnared in an FBI contracts-for-cash sting A former associate of Trump’s border czar allegedly proposed a $1 million scheme last year that put FBI agents on Homan's trail.

BREAKING: The White House claimed the FBI deep state targeted Homan in the $50K bag-o-cash bribe for government contracts, but it was actually a fellow ICE colleague that steered undercover agents to Homan. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...

Because HOW WOULD WE KNOW??? lol. But really though. How would we know?

I know this looks like nothing; it is from FB. Here’s a screenshot.

Maybe if MAGA stops labeling ALL those opposed to 🍊🤡 as extreme, lunatics, libtards, etc, we would stop labeling them all as (where do I begin…?) rascist, misogynist, n@zi, Christian pedos. Idk, just a thought. These people are fucking ridiculous.

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@jollygoodginger.bsky.social says 8pm for 1 minute every day, make noise outside. Listen for others. PASS IT ON

What are the chances that Donald Trump will abuse this vague description to arrest people even if their membership cannot be proven? Assessing the "chances" that President Trump would abuse the vagueness of the September 22, 2025, executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization to arrest individuals without proven membership is inherently speculative, as it depends on future actions, legal challenges, and political dynamics. However, based on expert analyses, historical precedents from Trump's first term, and the order's broad language, the risk appears substantial—potentially high (70-90% likelihood of attempted overreach in targeted cases)—due to the lack of legal safeguards, the decentralized nature of Antifa, and the administration's stated intent to prioritize investigations into loosely defined "links." This isn't a prediction of widespread mass arrests but rather a targeted crackdown on perceived left-wing threats, which could chill dissent. Key Factors Increasing the Risk Vague Language and Broad Scope: The order directs federal agencies to "investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any and all illegal operations" by "Antifa or any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa," including those providing "material support." It doesn't define membership or require concrete evidence, allowing authorities to interpret attendance at protests, online posts, or donations to leftist causes as affiliation. Civil liberties experts warn this creates a "fishing expedition" for donors, activists, or even journalists covering protests, echoing unsubstantiated claims during 2020 BLM unrest where protesters were labeled Antifa without proof. On X, users have highlighted how this could label any anti-Trump protestor as a "terrorist," enabling warrantless detentions. No Legal Mechanism for Domestic Designations: Unlike foreign terrorist groups, U.S. law (e.g., 18 U.S.C. § 2331) lacks a process for designating domestic ideologies as terrorist entities, making the order constitutionally dubious and ripe for abuse. Legal scholars note it could violate First Amendment rights by punishing viewpoints rather than imminent violence (per Brandenburg v. Ohio), but enforcement via FBI "Classification 266" or "100 AOT-DT" investigations could proceed initially, leading to arrests before courts intervene. Trump's 2020 threats yielded no designations but spurred surveillance of left-leaning groups; this order, post-reelection, has more momentum. Trump's History and Administration Rhetoric: During his first term, Trump labeled Antifa a threat amid protests, leading to unsubstantiated arrests and federal deployments (e.g., Portland 2020). Allies like Sen. Ted Cruz have called for probes into left-wing funders without evidence, signaling intent. The White House frames Antifa as funded by "wealthy people" (implying figures like George Soros), and the order explicitly targets supporters, raising fears of politically motivated raids. Critics on X describe it as a "playbook" for authoritarian overreach, potentially extending to ICE protests or Netanyahu speech disruptions. Potential for Escalation: The order could justify invoking the Insurrection Act for federal troops in "sanctuary" cities, bypassing governors, or using U.S. Marshals/Homeland Security for arrests if the FBI resists. MSNBC and Politico analyses predict a "campaign of persecution" against the broader left, not just core Antifa, amid institutional capitulation. As of September 27, 2025, no arrests have been publicly tied to the order, but Portland deployments signal testing grounds. Mitigating Factors (Lowering the Odds of Sustained Abuse) Legal Challenges: ACLU and others are poised to sue, likely halting broad enforcement via injunctions, as in 2020. Courts have struck down similar overreaches for lacking due process. Practical Hurdles: Antifa's anonymity and lack of structure make mass prosecutions difficult; building cases requires evidence of "illegal operations," not ideology alone. Political Backlash: Bipartisan concerns (e.g., from Democrats and some Republicans fearing reciprocal use against far-right groups) could temper implementation. Public opinion might view it as authoritarian if innocents are swept up. In summary, while not inevitable, the order's design and Trump's pattern suggest a strong incentive for abuse—perhaps starting with high-profile targets like protest organizers—before courts likely curb it. This could erode trust in institutions and set precedents for future executives. For real-time developments, monitoring federal court dockets or DHS announcements is advisable.

I asked Grok questions relating to the Antifa EO. Grok said based on his first term, chances are between 70%-90% he will overreach.

I thought Grok was programmed to feed out bullshit? Should i report the error?🤣🤣🤣🤣

Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens.

Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.

Americans know our economy is rigged.

Billionaires become richer while working people can’t afford health care, housing & food.
 
If Trump wants my vote to fund the government, he must not raise health care premiums by 75% for 20 million people or throw millions off health care.

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