One way to understand what’s happening right now: the American people are ready, willing and able to resist authoritarianism.

But, very few of the institutions meant to represent us—from the political system, to the Democratic Party, to civil society organizations—are able to mount a resistance.

Yup

Oh shit we r hosed if that happens

Ahhh makes sense now, thanks

Can’t we all show up there on the mall and scream “ Oh Hell No!”

Yeah I think everyone thought this would be a guardrail or backstop, but since Republicans have been plotting for over 30 yr to stack courts and state governments with right wing wackadoodlez I fear there is not much hope.

I think they are present to cheer on runners, hand out water and gush over cute babies in strollers?

"You’re asking the FBI to get involved, to find these legislators who are in the process of trying to defend democracy in Texas.

What’s the basis for any federal government interaction? I would say that there is none.”

Eric Holder

Gotta be more specific this applies to everything everywhere

So Many Amendments Should Have Already Been Made To Our Constitution….

Exactly what I was thinking, I am ready to go

Horrific

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

Either that or he is planning on never leaving

Ya know, maybe that’s where undocumented migrants and especially kids should hang out to be protected. ICE dudes wont dare go near a place with books, and drag queens can be fierce!

Absolutely did not know it was this big! No coverage anywhere but here, I guess the mainstream guys don’t want to risk offending Dear Orange Leader

Governors Can Not Remove Elected Legislators. Period. A democracy must have an independent legislature. Only voters elect and unelect representatives.

History and Article IV’s Guarantee Clause makes clear that a state’s governor cannot remove members of the legislature. No governor has ever claimed such power. It runs against the full history of Texas and American democracy as a whole.

open.substack.com/pub/democrac...

Oh m so happy the dogs all got to lie on the beach, play golf and drink pina coladas!

Hey look over here at the bright shiny object!

His statement doesn’t even make sense

I knew all this at the time but Biden was too nice to put all the blame where it belongs

Ok women have started way fewer wars then

But according to him the polls says 134% of voters approve of him!

It’s not a conflict of interest, it’s a reward

Ooh I know, Faux News did it this time!

Yes I forgot that one

I think men ought not get to vote as they are inherently likelier to cheat on stuff and have less intelligence.

Blade runner maybe but The Fifth Element I think

He is crying inside 🥺

How can it be wrong doing to elect not to do an elective thing?

Jayne Converse
@jayneconverse3.bsky.social