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Topic Title: Dan Rather - Right On Topic Summary: Created On: 09/24/2020 01:06 PM |
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09/24/2020 01:06 PM
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From Dan Rather:
There is no more time for silence. There is no more time for choosing party over country. There is no more time for weighing the lesser of two evils. All women and men of conscience must speak or they are complicit in America lurching towards a dangerous cliff of autocracy and chaos. This is a moment of reckoning unlike any I have seen in my lifetime. I have seen this country in deep peril, as the hungry begged for sustenance during the Great Depression, as the Nazis marched across Europe and the Japanese across Asia, as missiles were moved into Cuba, as our political leaders were murdered, as a president ran a criminal conspiracy from the Oval Office, as planes were hijacked into skyscrapers. All of these were scary times, but through it all I never worried about a president actively undermining American democracy and inciting violence to do so - even Nixon, for all of his criminal activity. What Donald Trump said today are the words of a dictator. To telegraph that he would consider becoming the first president in American history not to accept the peaceful transfer of power is not a throw-away line. It's not a joke. He doesn't joke. And it is not prospective. The words are already seeding a threat of violence and illegitimacy into our electoral process. I suspect he is doing this because he feels he needs to. It is the same reason he sought dirt on Joe Biden, because he is deeply afraid of losing. Losing an election could mean losing in a court of law. It could mean prison time and ruin. But I suspect Trump's motives are more instinctual. He needs to hold on to power for the sake of power. He cannot lose, even if he has to cheat to win. Even if he has to blow up American democracy. He considers little if any about 200,000 plus deaths from COVID. Why would he care about our Constitution or Bill of Rights? There is no sugarcoating the dangers and darkness we live in. But I remain heartened that the majority of Americans do not want this. Trump is in danger of losing states that he should be winning handily. Yes, his base is energized and numerous. But so is the opposition. I have seen opposition parties in foreign countries channel the morality of their causes to bring great change. And most of those opposition movements didn't have the strength, power, and resources of those who stand against Donald Trump. Donald Trump has himself defined the stakes of the election. This is a battle for American democracy as we've known it. We are well past warning shots. Allies across the political spectrum are ringing alarm bells. Right now, all those seeking to defeat Donald Trump know winning a close election may not be enough. The size of a victory will likely matter. Failing that, what happens? I don't know. But I would say we all should try to remain steady. Try to conserve our energy for the battles ahead. Be committed to your community, your country, and your conscience. If enough Americans of decency and courage come together, the future of this nation can be better, fairer, and more just. |
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09/24/2020 01:25 PM
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------------------------- When America was "great" |
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09/24/2020 02:00 PM
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The fraudulent ex-newscaster doesn't like Trump? I bet it really bothers him that he's no longer in a position to push a fraululent story about Trump. Of course, no one would take anything this proven fraud had to say.
------------------------- I :heart; Q |
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09/24/2020 02:22 PM
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The fraudulent ex-newscaster doesn't like Trump? I bet it really bothers him that he's no longer in a position to push a fraululent story about Trump. Of course, no one would take anything this proven fraud had to say. Tpap is an expert on frauds. He is the biggest one on this forum. |
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09/24/2020 02:38 PM
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The apostle Paul was a murderpus scoundrel yet he was the greatest proponent of the gospel.
Should the early believers not have listened? |
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09/24/2020 09:50 PM
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Fraud as in, like a fraudulent University? ------------------------- When America was "great" |
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09/25/2020 04:12 AM
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The fraudulent ex-newscaster doesn't like Trump? I bet it really bothers him that he's no longer in a position to push a fraululent story about Trump. Of course, no one would take anything this proven fraud had to say. I know you are fine with Trump's efforts to cheat the election, but remove your blinders and give me your honest opinion on the subject. Then I would like to hear about the structural importance of an honest election and the smooth transition of power. And don't give me the tired bullshit lines of, "Democrats plan to cheat!" and "Voter fraud is rampant!" We all know those are completely unfounded. ------------------------- I was right. |
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09/25/2020 04:35 AM
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The fraudulent ex-newscaster doesn't like Trump? I bet it really bothers him that he's no longer in a position to push a fraululent story about Trump. Of course, no one would take anything this proven fraud had to say. I know you are fine with Trump's efforts to cheat the election, but remove your blinders and give me your honest opinion on the subject. Then I would like to hear about the structural importance of an honest election and the smooth transition of power. And don't give me the tired bullshit lines of, "Democrats plan to cheat!" and "Voter fraud is rampant!" We all know those are completely unfounded. Democrats plan to cheat!" and "Voter fraud is rampant! It's a fact...and you know it. ------------------------- The REAL truth is....both of the forum idiots are OWNED. -BOTH of them have no clue who their owner is. -They are both card carrying narcissists. ^These are PROVED facts. |
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09/25/2020 04:49 AM
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Democrats want a fair election.
Trump has messed with the post office. Trump has lied about fraud. Trump has set the stage to cheat. Republicans are the cheaters. Vote them out and do it in overwhelming numbers or the country will be lost forever. ------------------------- I was right. |
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09/25/2020 04:52 AM
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Democrats want a fair election. LIAR! Trump has messed with the post office. LIAR! Trump has lied about fraud. LIAR! Trump has set the stage to cheat. LIAR! Republicans are the cheaters. LIAR! DO YOU EVER TELL THE TRUTH?????? ------------------------- The REAL truth is....both of the forum idiots are OWNED. -BOTH of them have no clue who their owner is. -They are both card carrying narcissists. ^These are PROVED facts. |
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09/25/2020 09:47 AM
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Democrats want a fair election. Trump plans on cheating. Completely obvious. ------------------------- When America was "great" |
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09/25/2020 10:10 AM
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Democrats want a fair election. Liar! ------------------------- The REAL truth is....both of the forum idiots are OWNED. -BOTH of them have no clue who their owner is. -They are both card carrying narcissists. ^These are PROVED facts. |
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09/25/2020 11:18 AM
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Trump not only plans on cheating he is talking about doing it daily.
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09/25/2020 04:12 PM
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yeah dude- do you not even listen to Trump? he's been talking about his cheating every day.. Do have fish in your ears? ------------------------- When America was "great" |
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09/26/2020 11:05 AM
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guppy guzzler the dotard's dotard.
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09/26/2020 11:49 AM
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According to Donald Q, if he wins it's a fair election, if he loses it's not.
This child needs to be removed from office BEFORE election day. Everything he touches turns to dirt. |
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09/27/2020 06:32 AM
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According to Donald Q, if he wins it's a fair election, if he loses it's not. This child needs to be removed from office BEFORE election day. Everything he touches turns to dirt. Yep. And what he is doing is an impeachable offense. ------------------------- I was right. |
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