Can we please just skip to the ending in the bunker?

“…how democracies fall: not through a single cataclysm but through a slow erosion, aided by polite excuses and reluctant nods.”

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We now confront the unprecedented problem of an unelected South African half-trillionaire holding hostage an unstable and vengeful president with a thermonuclear arsenal and a barely Republican (221-214) Congress as the rough beast of tyranny slouches toward Bethlehem. What could possibly go wrong?

Oh you wanted lower grocery prices?

How about we get rid of the FDIC, the ACA, and bring back polio? Oh and btw your groceries are gonna cost more.

Introducing the 17 Republican Committee Chairs for the 119th Congress. White men only.

And, he FUCKING said this before the election. But again, it was more important whether there was proof Harris worked at McDonalds or if she laughed funny or if she had policies that she clearly enunciated versus the word salad of 🍊💩

FAFO is going to be interesting for damn sure. #Demcast #resist

I keep thinking about those paycheck to paycheck “price of eggs” Trump voters who picked a billionaire to appoint other billionaires who are going to make their food less safe & more costly, their medication harder to get, their overtime nonexistent and their healthcare coverage a thing of the past.

The president does not have the power to deport American citizens for the crime of having parents who aren’t. And if the Supreme Court says that he does, no he fucking doesn’t.

I just realized that bronzed fucking buffoon will be in office on our country’s 250th birthday as well as when we host the World Cup and the Olympics.

And now I feel sick.