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"This is an immediate crisis for kids, for public safety, for our seniors, for our healthcare system," said Sen. Chris Murphy. "And why? Because Donald Trump is trying to seize power."

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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 29 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I got a shit load of time off. Anyone want to go camp outside the white house with a guillotine and a manikin dressed like Trump? We should reject this in the loudest manner we can.

[–] Zirconium@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Can we just camp in a national forest for a couple years? I don't know who's paying national park rangers rn

[–] Atropos@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

I do, but I can't afford to fly across the country right now.

[–] TangoNoir@lemm.ee 16 points 2 days ago

I used to work for Medicaid. This is absolutely ghastly and nothing short of domestic terrorism.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This is making the slave pay for the privilege of being enslaved.

[–] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Until human needs are detached from work requirements all workers will be slaves