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I briefly mentioned this in my last post on here, but I'd like to discuss this further. For those of you who are blaming the Democrats for why Trump won (despite voting for Harris), it indicates to me that you all believe that the Democrats are the ones responsible for the potential end of our democracy and well as the potential rise in fascism. Are there any of you that truly believe that the Democrats are the ones responsible for our democracy ending and fascism beginning if that does end up happening under Trump? If so, I think that is so messed up since the Democrats have always cared about our democracy and were always against fascism, unlike Trump. Therefore, blaming the Democrats for the death of our democracy and fascism resurrecting, not only isn't fair, but it makes this unfortunate situation even worse. While I previously mentioned that it's the Supreme Court's fault, I'm fine if you all disagree with me on that as it's just my opinion. It's only when you all blame the Democrats that bothers me for the reasons that I just discussed.

This is a follow up to my previous post where I shared that it's the Supreme Court's fault that Trump won. What baffled me was how there were some folks who said that the Democrats are to blame even though they voted for Harris themselves. To those of you who that feel that way, how is it that you all are turning a blind eye to the fact that polls from late 2023/early 2024 showed even Biden ahead of Trump when the participants were asked who'd they support in a scenario where Trump was held accountable and convicted on J6? This proves that if Biden could even defeat Trump in that scenario, then Harris would have very easily defeated Trump in that instance. I mean, Trump even won the popular vote, there's no way he would have done so had he been convicted for his J6 crimes. The Supreme Court was the reason to why we didn't get the J6 trial before the election, not the Democrats, which is exactly why I blame SCOTUS for Trump's win.

PS- In addition, the fact that some of you are blaming the Democrats for Trump's win also tells me that you believe that they are the ones responsible for the (possible) end of our democracy, which to me is messed up.

historian and star Substack writer Heather Cox Richardson

A must-watch interview with historian and star Substack writer Heather Cox Richardson on the dangers of Trump’s agenda and how history shows us how that agenda will lead us into autocracy.

https://youtu.be/j389dk8dzIY?si=6FNr1pk7IHN6bzvM

Unfortunately Trump won GA, and due to Kemp still endorsing him despite Trump just attacking his wife and family there is a good chance Kemp is the GOP nominee for Senate and a solid chance trump endroses Kemp for Senate as well.

so we are year away from having to focus on Ossoffs re-election campaign.

Despite the Kamala loss, the difference was 2.2%

Kemp likely wants one presidential run at least likely in 2028. So he may run for senate to stay in national spotlight for 2 years.

I don't know but despite being the incumbent Ossoff will have a tough re-election campaign.

We all know Brandon isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, but… wow.

This not the time to be despondent, and to give up. Rather, it's the time to get prepared, get involved and take action to defend our representative Democracy. The region as a whole has embraced the extreme-right politics of the Republican party which has been very clear in their mission to gut our rights and liberties, and to turn power over to those that will continue to erode our Democracy. Their plans are radical in the most extreme, and much of this region will be deeply impacted by what's to come.

Our Congressional Representative, Buddy Carter, has wide support in District 1, which spans the entirety of coastal Georgia and includes Savannah, Richmond Hill and Port Wentworth. Carter is all in on Trump's agenda and opposes t,he Affordable Care Act (ACA), voted for the Trump Tax Cuts and against the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2021. He will actively pursue the agenda of Trump, which is clearly spelled out in Project 2025. If enacted, it will completely restructure the U.S. government.

Those of us who care about Democracy and our rights have no choice but to stand up to this radical plan that will essentially declare war on America as we know it. It's not an over-statement to say that the plan is to turn the United States into a fascist and theocratic state.

So, what to do, in particular on the local level. Firstly, frame this as not a defeat but battle for the soul of this country. There are far more of us than them. Even those that voted for Trump stand to lose everything if his agenda suceeds. If you think this won''t impact you, open your eyes. Thiis will impact everyone.

So, this is war. And we must arm ourselves for battle. Both literally and figuratively. In the months ahead, we must form strong communities of those willing to be on the front lines of this war.

In the coming weeks I will be creating a complete guide of actions and resources that will be made available online and in print. A good start for now would be Rachel Maddow's "To-Do List For Defending Democracy"

Please use the comments section to provide links and ideas on how we fight the Trump war on America. Because it is war.

And to the many haters that will emerge from this post.
We are not afraid of you and we will do everything it takes to defend our Democracy and the U.S. Constitution. This moment is precisely why we have the Second Amendment.

As to why Trump won GA and the election. Had he been held accountable for what he did on J6, it would've badly damaged him that Harris would've easily taken GA as well as the election. But, the conservatives on SCOTUS did everything to prevent this from happening, even going as far as to giving him some immunity. This is why I'm blaming them as to why Trump won. Do you agree or disagree with me on this?

Shared this a while ago and everyone said it was so far from reality, that gamblers betting on the election were not voters etc etc....message to everyone is the market can also predict elections very well. Don't be scared of crypto...

https://preview.redd.it/s75skxyfedzd1.png?width=716&format=png&auto=webp&s=0eea5902102eb238f4140f9245f80c8dd73dedc6

Trump votes:

2020:
74 million votes

2024:
72 million votes

Harris Votes

67,000,000

Biden Votes:

81,000,000

First, they came for immigrants, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not an immigrant.

Then they came for those seeking marriage equality, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not gay.

Then they came for those defending reproductive rights, and I did not speak out—
Because I did not need an abortion.

Then they came for civil rights advocates, and I did not speak out—
Because I did not see myself at risk.

Finally, they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

"Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has announced that he is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency."

"Unlike Trump, I've belonged to the GOP my entire life. This November, I am voting for a decent person I disagree with on policy over a criminal defendant without a moral compass," Duncan said.

"The GOP will never rebuild until we move on from the Trump era, leaving conservative (but not angry) Republicans like me no choice but to pull the lever for Biden."

Republican Endorses Kamala Harris: 'Count Me In' - Newsweek