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52. All revolutions destroy the existing order with little thought to what will replace it.

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Fri Dec 27, 2024, 10:25 AM

Dec 27

Karl Marx was wrong about revolutions. In practice they beget Napoleons, Stalins, Maos, Ayatollahs and Trumps.

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I Am Exasperated [View all] Baron2024 Dec 26 OP

I agree, It really is hard to wrap my head around this. Think. Again. Dec 26 #1

It isn't that complicated Bluetus Dec 27 #15

With all respect... Think. Again. Dec 27 #21

It is the anger fueled by hatred, they love it. They are addicted to it. Walleye Dec 27 #27

I guess it must be similar to murder-suicide then... Think. Again. Dec 27 #30

Sounding like an old curmudgeon, I will say, they've had it too good for too long Walleye Dec 27 #32

You might be right. Think. Again. Dec 27 #34

Believe what you want about "them". Bluetus Dec 27 #41

You got it. OldBaldy1701E Dec 27 #42

I have to admit... Think. Again. Dec 27 #43

Or, at least have a structure to replace the one you wanted to tear down. OldBaldy1701E Dec 27 #58

All revolutions destroy the existing order with little thought to what will replace it. sop Dec 27 #52

Well it is like a democracy. Everyone has to agree to practice it or it won't work. OldBaldy1701E Dec 27 #59

Trump doesn't care about that, nor does Musk. Bluetus Dec 27 #63

I differ-Only one party happy feet Dec 27 #53

I am not questioning "what we WANT" Bluetus Dec 27 #62

Well stated. Littlered Dec 27 #55

it's like we had a four year semi-break from the insanity Skittles Dec 26 #2

I feel like it's Trump third term! LeftInTX Dec 26 #6

"He never really went away, did he?" 3catwoman3 Dec 26 #13

I will never forgive Trump voters Skittles Dec 27 #19

What I'd give for one fucking day without that thing LSparkle Dec 27 #51

I have to make my own days Skittles Dec 27 #80

America did not even have a break from the menace, he undermined President Biden from the get go. akbacchus_BC Dec 27 #47

it kills me Skittles Dec 27 #72

Djt contaminates the orderly process of everything he touches. magicarpet Dec 27 #78

It's all getting to be a... 2naSalit Dec 26 #3

CDs are good Beck23 Dec 26 #11

You can only listen to so many CDs Mr.Bee Dec 27 #20

Well Played! Kilgore Dec 27 #46

Best reply ever, too funny! nt akbacchus_BC Dec 27 #48

I've also been thnkin a lot about how to best secure whatever financial means I have. Think. Again. Dec 27 #22

I don't have much... 2naSalit Dec 27 #39

i have these same thoughts - haunting me every day. yellow dahlia Dec 26 #4

Don't surrender in advance Fiendish Thingy Dec 26 #5

And continue to keep a sharp eye out for the actual dangers ahead. Think. Again. Dec 27 #23

This should reduce the GOP to a pathetic nano-party RainCaster Dec 26 #7

It isn't a challenge to achieve cultural balance anymore... Think. Again. Dec 27 #24

It is tough to take mr715 Dec 26 #8

It's like Joe Biden says, we have never lived up to our ideals. But up until now, we have never walked away from them. Walleye Dec 27 #28

The only redeeming factor is that the magas will suffer like everyone else once the pos tariffs akbacchus_BC Dec 27 #49

Republicans make a mess and... Beck23 Dec 26 #9

Thank you. By the time the Dems clean up the republcans shit, it's another general election. akbacchus_BC Dec 27 #50

He is still having rallies, he's stumping for 2028 already. Srkdqltr Dec 26 #10

I agree, he sure isn't behaving like a man who isn't eligible for reelection Walleye Dec 27 #29

You HAVE to process it. It IS happening. We're all at the top of the roller coaster, ready to plummet. PeaceWave Dec 26 #12

I am completely with you...I am not handling it well... Trueblue Texan Dec 27 #14

This is not all on Dems. This is a culmination of 40 years of Rush and 25? Of Fox propoganda Evolve Dammit Dec 27 #16

Well... Think. Again. Dec 27 #25

I would say that most of us can't afford a media outlet to counter the brainwashing that has occurred for decades Evolve Dammit Dec 27 #65

Oh, did you think we should only be acting individually? Think. Again. Dec 27 #66

Well democracy isn't a spectator sport...We all have a role in it. Other than Air America, I don't recall any media? Evolve Dammit Dec 27 #67

Now I'm confused... Think. Again. Dec 27 #68

OK sure. "We" should have done more. Evolve Dammit Dec 27 #69

I agree. Think. Again. Dec 27 #70

Just realize that it is disproportionate in what people can do. Health (physical and mental), raising families, Evolve Dammit Dec 27 #71

oh, I thought we agreed that major efforts must be done by Dems as a group. Think. Again. Dec 27 #73

Happy Holidays! Evolve Dammit Dec 27 #74

Happy Holidays to you too! Think. Again. Dec 27 #75

I place the responsibility on the states stillcool Dec 27 #76

I'm also hoping that the states, and even local institutions and organizations... Think. Again. Dec 27 #77

yeah. The thing that has bothered me stillcool Dec 27 #79

It's the American people. I'm tired of hearing "The Dems should have done this and the proverbial That." chouchou Dec 27 #17

DOGE has no authority to fire anyone. Ms. Toad Dec 27 #18

That's true.. Think. Again. Dec 27 #26

THIS malaise Dec 27 #31

We are overdue for some luck bucolic_frolic Dec 27 #33

I'm right there with you. Ferrets are Cool Dec 27 #35

We may not have four years of trump. Omnipresent Dec 27 #36

Even if trump croaked, vance is no better! akbacchus_BC Dec 27 #45

Vance would be in over his head... Omnipresent Dec 27 #54

Vance is MUCH worse. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 27 #60

Americans can't even define The Madcap Dec 27 #37

The answer is simple ThePartyThatListens Dec 27 #38

Well said. Think. Again. Dec 27 #40

Yup. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 27 #61

I totally agree with your post. Still wondering how on earth the orange menace won the akbacchus_BC Dec 27 #44

It took me a while to get my anger under control. CTyankee Dec 27 #56

I go to art where I find solace. Particularly Rembrandt. CTyankee Dec 27 #57

I don't think he'll be in for 4 years TexasBushwhacker Dec 27 #64

Total bdamomma Dec 27 #81

You and me both 😔 Blue_Tires Dec 29 #82