“I’ve never been a liberal in any way, shape or form,” [Democratic Senator] Manchin said. “I don’t fault any of [my fellow Democrats] who believe that they’re much more progressive and much more liberal. God bless ’em. … For them to get theirs — elect more liberals.”
West Virginia: Please take Senator Manchin up on his suggestion and vote the stonewalling fucker out.
Democrats and Never-Trump Republicans argue that Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency poses a dire threat to American democracy. Some advocate drastic measures to prevent it, but true democracy demands nonviolent persuasion, even in the face of fear and uncertainty.
“You don’t stop being a fascist because you don’t get everything you want in your first term because you’re surrounded by people who aren’t fascists. They’re right-wing Republicans, they’re craven, but they’re not going along with fascism. You don’t get to do full fascism until you’re surrounded by fascists.”