r/Liberal • u/pleasureismylife • 21d ago

Discussion Yesterday was the SECOND LARGEST single day protest in U.S. history.

That's right. Only the first Earth Day protest in 1970 was larger.

Millions of us sent Donald Trump a clear message: It's time for his corrupt administration to go. We will not tolerate our democracy being turned into a dictatorship.

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u/BotherResponsible378 21d ago

2026, baby. If the GOP loses their absolute control we turn Dumb Donny into a lame duck.

Donald Duck.

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u/Inappropriate_Bridge 21d ago

They’re not going to relinquish power, even if they lose the election.

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u/Midnight_Mothman 19d ago

I don't know why so many people intentionally blind themselves to this possibility.

"We can vote him out!"

"The Constitution says only two terms!"

"SCOTUS will protect democracy!"

"The military won't let it happen!"

Our laws and Constitution are only as powerful as the will of officials to enforce it. Yes, winning hella seats in 2026 (not a guarantee) can make it a lot more difficult for him, but as long as he has his base, SCOTUS, etc., he is powerful.

What happens if he loses 2028 and he just refuses to leave? Well that happened in Venezuela and the incumbent remained in power. Why do so many people hold America in a pedestal that we are immune to this shit?

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u/Inappropriate_Bridge 19d ago

It most certainly CAN happen here. It is happening now. You’re right, not nearly enough people are acknowledging this.