Stupefied!
@stupified.bsky.social
Middle aged U.S. Army Vet learning the hard truths of American exceptionalism.
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Stupefied!
@stupified.bsky.social
· Mar 20
Road to Illiberal Democracy/Oligarchy v1.1
A study guide to explore a few significant events and pivotal actions that initiated and sustained the path toward illiberal democracy.
A study guide to explore a few significant events and pivotal actions that initiated and sustained the path toward illiberal democracy.
It becomes a slippery slope if senior leadership is ideologically aligned with Hegseth and DHS. An effort to force ICE out could spiral into a constitutional crisis, with something as extreme as the Minnesota National Guard being ordered to detain Governor Walz.
January 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM
It becomes a slippery slope if senior leadership is ideologically aligned with Hegseth and DHS. An effort to force ICE out could spiral into a constitutional crisis, with something as extreme as the Minnesota National Guard being ordered to detain Governor Walz.
He's the Nancy Mace of ICE
January 15, 2026 at 2:24 PM
He's the Nancy Mace of ICE
I asked a woman with 34 infected, oozing mouth sores to French-kiss me as long as she promised not to infect me. Now I have kisser’s remorse.
January 14, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I asked a woman with 34 infected, oozing mouth sores to French-kiss me as long as she promised not to infect me. Now I have kisser’s remorse.
The US could drop thousand of crates of firearms/ammo into the streets to give the civilians a chance to fight for themselves. Thoughts?
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The US could drop thousand of crates of firearms/ammo into the streets to give the civilians a chance to fight for themselves. Thoughts?
Even if he's caught he'll hide behind qualified immunity or get pardoned.
January 8, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Even if he's caught he'll hide behind qualified immunity or get pardoned.
I hear newborns have the fattiest tissue and since a newborn has no rights I bet there is a MAHA doctor pushing that as a high end filler.
January 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
I hear newborns have the fattiest tissue and since a newborn has no rights I bet there is a MAHA doctor pushing that as a high end filler.
She's trying to secure the melted parts with some structural rebar and concrete.
January 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
She's trying to secure the melted parts with some structural rebar and concrete.
My school teaches a course on "The Conspiracy Mindset" and she is the star.
January 7, 2026 at 12:42 PM
My school teaches a course on "The Conspiracy Mindset" and she is the star.
I barely graduated from high school, yet later discovered I was a highly capable computer programmer, provided I did not have to tackle advanced mathematics. When complex calculations were needed, they were defined in the specifications rather than left for developers to derive. $million bonuses
January 6, 2026 at 6:57 PM
I barely graduated from high school, yet later discovered I was a highly capable computer programmer, provided I did not have to tackle advanced mathematics. When complex calculations were needed, they were defined in the specifications rather than left for developers to derive. $million bonuses
January 6, 2026 at 12:22 AM
@guardtheleaf.bsky.social
Hopefully Canada and the EU will form a new entity to supersede them CDC
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Hopefully Canada and the EU will form a new entity to supersede them CDC
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
January 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
@guardtheleaf.bsky.social
Hopefully Canada and the EU will form a new entity to supersede them CDC
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Hopefully Canada and the EU will form a new entity to supersede them CDC
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
The classic approach to toppling a dictatorship is to back domestic opposition, help them form a new movement, and if needed support the removal of the regime, often militarily. The ousted leader is then turned over to the new government rather than tried in U.S. courts.
January 4, 2026 at 1:57 PM
The classic approach to toppling a dictatorship is to back domestic opposition, help them form a new movement, and if needed support the removal of the regime, often militarily. The ousted leader is then turned over to the new government rather than tried in U.S. courts.
Taking Canada would trigger WW3 with UK/CA/MX fighting the US. The rest of EU fighting Russia. East Asia fighting China.
January 4, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Taking Canada would trigger WW3 with UK/CA/MX fighting the US. The rest of EU fighting Russia. East Asia fighting China.
Publix owner Fancelli was the largest donor to the January 6 "Stop the Steal" rally, contributing roughly $650,000. Investigations revealed she was a follower of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and funded efforts that promoted scientifically invalid claims and election-related disinformation.
January 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Publix owner Fancelli was the largest donor to the January 6 "Stop the Steal" rally, contributing roughly $650,000. Investigations revealed she was a follower of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and funded efforts that promoted scientifically invalid claims and election-related disinformation.
Early in COVID, Publix faced lawsuits for banning employee masks, with managers allegedly saying they would “frighten customers” and “cause panic.” The policy was cited in a wrongful death case involving a deli worker who died after being denied permission to wear PPE.
January 4, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Early in COVID, Publix faced lawsuits for banning employee masks, with managers allegedly saying they would “frighten customers” and “cause panic.” The policy was cited in a wrongful death case involving a deli worker who died after being denied permission to wear PPE.
The classic approach to toppling a dictatorship is to back domestic opposition, help them form a new movement, and if needed support the removal of the regime, often militarily. The ousted leader is then turned over to the new government rather than tried in U.S. courts.
January 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The classic approach to toppling a dictatorship is to back domestic opposition, help them form a new movement, and if needed support the removal of the regime, often militarily. The ousted leader is then turned over to the new government rather than tried in U.S. courts.
The classic approach to toppling a dictatorship is to back domestic opposition, help them form a new movement, and if needed support the removal of the regime, often militarily. The ousted leader is then turned over to the new government rather than tried in U.S. courts.
January 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The classic approach to toppling a dictatorship is to back domestic opposition, help them form a new movement, and if needed support the removal of the regime, often militarily. The ousted leader is then turned over to the new government rather than tried in U.S. courts.
The US democratic experiment 1776 - 2026
January 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The US democratic experiment 1776 - 2026
Under the First Amendment, proving incitement requires showing intent, imminence, and likelihood of real lawless action. Speech must be aimed at producing immediate illegal conduct and be likely to cause it. Abstract advocacy, political rage, or reckless talk usually stays protected.
January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Under the First Amendment, proving incitement requires showing intent, imminence, and likelihood of real lawless action. Speech must be aimed at producing immediate illegal conduct and be likely to cause it. Abstract advocacy, political rage, or reckless talk usually stays protected.
Dems need to scream about how there are not enough immigration judges etc. did you know imiigration judges are part of the DOJ and not the judiciary...FIX IT, FUND IT and build a reliable process...SELL IT.
January 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Dems need to scream about how there are not enough immigration judges etc. did you know imiigration judges are part of the DOJ and not the judiciary...FIX IT, FUND IT and build a reliable process...SELL IT.
Danger of being attacked by ICE + random shootings + lost jobs + $$$ for a night out.
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Danger of being attacked by ICE + random shootings + lost jobs + $$$ for a night out.
It turns out DJT takes an excessive amount of aspirin every day. Conclusion: Tylenol causes autism and aspirin causes authoritarianism!
January 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
It turns out DJT takes an excessive amount of aspirin every day. Conclusion: Tylenol causes autism and aspirin causes authoritarianism!
Investigate Garland for Aiding and Abetting!
December 31, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Investigate Garland for Aiding and Abetting!
@guardtheleaf.bsky.social
Racism IS expensive
North Carolina man who voted for Trump forced to shut family lumber mill.
moneywise.com/news/economy...
Racism IS expensive
North Carolina man who voted for Trump forced to shut family lumber mill.
moneywise.com/news/economy...
North Carolina man who voted for Trump forced to shut family lumber mill, cut 50 jobs due to tariffs. What's next for rural America?
'In a way it's as unnerving as watching a loved one take their final breath.'
moneywise.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
@guardtheleaf.bsky.social
Racism IS expensive
North Carolina man who voted for Trump forced to shut family lumber mill.
moneywise.com/news/economy...
Racism IS expensive
North Carolina man who voted for Trump forced to shut family lumber mill.
moneywise.com/news/economy...