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Brian @bmaull.bsky.social

If they arrest AOC do we riot then?

feb 14, 2025, 1:53 am • 3 0

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The Traveler @wrongtimelineguy.bsky.social

Nope. Don't riot. They're counting on it and you'll be playing right into their hands. They will cut healthcare, social security and probably food stamps too. At that point... Rioting won't be avoidable no matter how much it helps them declare martial law. Don't give them what they want early...

feb 14, 2025, 1:56 pm • 2 0 • view
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Maz @maz42.bsky.social

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feb 14, 2025, 9:46 pm • 0 0 • view
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The Traveler @wrongtimelineguy.bsky.social

Read part 2 before you criticize

feb 14, 2025, 10:16 pm • 0 0 • view
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Maz @maz42.bsky.social

I have. You are gonna keep justifying you fears.

feb 14, 2025, 10:37 pm • 0 0 • view
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The Traveler @wrongtimelineguy.bsky.social

Yes. I fear playing into the hands of a regime whose goal is declaring martial law. I fear the most powerful military on earth being conditioned to turn their guns on their own civilian populations. If you don't fear that, then you are a fool.

feb 14, 2025, 10:39 pm • 0 0 • view
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Maz @maz42.bsky.social

And if you fear, you are dead too.

feb 14, 2025, 10:46 pm • 0 0 • view
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The Traveler @wrongtimelineguy.bsky.social

Fear is good. Fear keeps you from jumping into the alligator tank at the zoo. You need to learn the difference between fear and cowardice. Fear keeps your head on straight so you don't do stupid shit. Cowardice keeps you from doing anything at all. Timing. I'm just imploring timing.

feb 14, 2025, 10:49 pm • 0 0 • view
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Maz @maz42.bsky.social

I would rather die in resistance than live in cowardice.

feb 14, 2025, 10:50 pm • 0 0 • view
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The Traveler @wrongtimelineguy.bsky.social

And I'd rather have a successful resistance than one that dies as a whole

feb 14, 2025, 10:52 pm • 0 0 • view
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The Traveler @wrongtimelineguy.bsky.social

... Because if the rioting happens as a result of a loss of these social safety nets, it will be a lot harder to convince the military to turn their guns on US citizens than it will be if you riot due to the taking of political prisoners. "See? These terrorist sympathizers hate America', they'll say

feb 14, 2025, 1:58 pm • 2 0 • view
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Christina @phroggrl.bsky.social

I was prepared to disagree with you but I do see your point.

feb 14, 2025, 6:33 pm • 2 0 • view