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[-] dhork@lemmy.world 61 points 1 year ago

The stunt is going to be after the booking, when he holds a press conference and says stupid shit which would revoke anyone else's bail agreement, but he will continue to get a pass because his followers are a dangerous cult.

[-] bloopernova@programming.dev 26 points 1 year ago

I think you're right. As much as it galls me, he'll suffer no consequences because he has millions of armed angry followers. One speech from him might actually start a civil war.

Fuck rupert murdoch and fox news for ratcheting up the rhetoric over the years to keep their viewers scared, angry, and glued to their TVs. And fuck right wing talk radio for doing the same thing.

[-] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

I blame Rush for being the true catalyst for all the hatred.

[-] brotazoa@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

There is trouble in the forest And the creatures all have fled As the maples scream, "Oppression!" And the oaks just shake their heads

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