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Corey Rayburn Yung @coreyryung.bsky.social

The difference between the "law on the books" and law in the real world takes on a different meaning when the President scribbles all over the law books.

aug 31, 2025, 3:28 pm • 10 0

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Tony Renner @antoosh.bsky.social

Why is Trump worried about votes? He's just going to declare himself president for life.

aug 31, 2025, 3:30 pm • 1 0 • view
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George Potter @georgepotter.bsky.social

Dictatorships still like to use the trappings of democracy. Even North Korea has "elections".

aug 31, 2025, 3:36 pm • 3 0 • view
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Tony Renner @antoosh.bsky.social

As does Russia.

aug 31, 2025, 3:52 pm • 0 0 • view
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Invi (she/her) @invicat.bsky.social

Declaring yourself dictator is unpopular. Manipulating elections can offer an illusion of legitimacy.

aug 31, 2025, 3:43 pm • 2 0 • view
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Tony Renner @antoosh.bsky.social

Very popular with Trump, though.

aug 31, 2025, 3:52 pm • 0 0 • view
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Steve C-KC @steve-c-kc.bsky.social

Trump makes an incoherent declaration and that lackey Will Shart has to write something down for him to sign

aug 31, 2025, 5:14 pm • 0 0 • view