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Istoreya
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Postby Istoreya » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:19 pm

I literally cannot keep up with what's going on, my god

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The Archregimancy
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Postby The Archregimancy » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:19 pm

Andsed wrote:
The Archregimancy wrote:Imagine that these scenes were being played out in Africa or Latin America; what would you be saying then?

This is an utter disgrace.

I thought I was beyond being shocked at this stage; yet I've apparently rediscovered my ability to be shocked.

We are watching the moral authority of the United States collapse in real time.

The US has never had much moral authority. This it just the cherry on top of the shit for chocolate frosting cake.


The United States, for all its flaws, has - until very recently - built up a store of considerable moral authority. Abu Ghraib damaged it, but didn't destroy it.

We are currently watching it being shredded.

Whether the damage is irreparable or not, only time will tell. But that damage will be long-lasting, and it will have repercussions.

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Left-wing Utopia

Postby The Huskar Social Union » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:19 pm

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Cultural Posadism
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Postby Cultural Posadism » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:19 pm

The Huskar Social Union wrote:
The Archregimancy wrote:Imagine that these scenes were being played out in Africa or Latin America; what would you be saying then?

This is an utter disgrace.

I thought I was beyond being shocked at this stage; yet I've apparently rediscovered my ability to be shocked.

We are watching the moral authority of the United States collapse in real time.

America has never had moral authority.

I mean... it performed as having moral authority, and for a loooooong while it succeeded in making that performance compelling for much of the rest of the world. Iraq put a big dent in that, but the past four years have definitely dealt the killing blow.
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Postby Kowani » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:19 pm

Faraby wrote:CPR reportedly in progress on the person shot. Really doesn't look good.

it looks like she may have been pregnant
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Postby Thermodolia » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:20 pm

Neutraligon wrote:
Omniabstracta wrote:They meet again later to certify.

I don't recall if the certification has to be by a certain point.

Has to be done before the 20th if you want Biden to be sworn in one time. After that if you want Acting President Pelosi in charge
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Postby Fartsniffage » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:20 pm

Austria-Bohemia-Hungary wrote:
The Two Jerseys wrote:Or maybe because the National Guard is still under control of the DC government and the DOD can't order them to do anything...

Doesn't the DCNG's chain of command go straight to the Pentagon because they don't have a governor?


Directly to the President.

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Left-wing Utopia

Postby Maineiacs » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:20 pm

The Archregimancy wrote:Imagine that these scenes were being played out in Africa or Latin America; what would you be saying then?

This is an utter disgrace.

I thought I was beyond being shocked at this stage; yet I've apparently rediscovered my ability to be shocked.

We are watching the moral authority of the United States collapse in real time.



We're watching the United States collapse in real time.
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Postby Corrian » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:20 pm

Dude, I expected today to be wild, but I don't think anything can prepare you for this.
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San Lumen
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Postby San Lumen » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:20 pm

This is a day that will live in infamy and be remembered for generations.

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Postby Cultural Posadism » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:20 pm

-Ra- wrote:Welcome to the rise of Russia and China, everyone.

President Xi thank you for making the sun rise today. Please let me post on Weibo.
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Esalia
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Postby Esalia » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:20 pm

And all of this because the man baby who is still the president couldn't concede an election.
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Postby Loben III » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:21 pm

The Archregimancy wrote:Imagine that these scenes were being played out in Africa or Latin America; what would you be saying then?

This is an utter disgrace.

I thought I was beyond being shocked at this stage; yet I've apparently rediscovered my ability to be shocked.

We are watching the moral authority of the United States collapse in real time.


What moral authority?
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Faraby
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Postby Faraby » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:21 pm

Will we remember where we were on this day like we (or our parents or older siblings) remember where we were on 9/11?
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Postby Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:21 pm

Kowani wrote:
Faraby wrote:CPR reportedly in progress on the person shot. Really doesn't look good.

it looks like she may have been pregnant


No, oh Jesus christ please no.
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Postby Kexholm Karelia » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:21 pm

Greater Miami Shores wrote:I think you have to click on Newsmax TV Live:
Breaking News Republican President Trump arrives at Trump's Stop The Election Steal Rally in Washington DC: The Crowd is going wild with Pride and Honor. I wish I could be there with my Cuban and American Republican Friends who are at the Rally:

https://www.newsmax.com/

Lee Greenwood's God Bless The USA is Playing.

The Crowd is Chanting USA, USA, USA.

GMS.

There’s no way to defend these people they’re as bad as antifa and are hurting the conservative movement now
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Borderlands of Rojava
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Postby Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:21 pm

Faraby wrote:Will we remember where we were on this day like we (or our parents or older siblings) remember where we were on 9/11?


We will probably remember this as where our troubles truly began.
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"The devil is out there. Hiding behind every corner and in every nook and cranny. In all of the dives, all over the city. Before you lays an entire world of enemies, and at day's end when the chips are down, we're a society of strangers. You cant walk by someone on the street anymore without crossing the road to get away from their stare. Welcome to the Twilight Zone. The land of plague and shadow. Nothing innocent survives this world. If it can't corrupt you, it'll kill you."

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Esalia
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Postby Esalia » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:22 pm

-Ra- wrote:Welcome to the rise of Russia and China, everyone.


I sure love this game of Pick Your New Overlords.
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Cordel One
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Postby Cordel One » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:22 pm

Faraby wrote:Will we remember where we were on this day like we (or our parents or older siblings) remember where we were on 9/11?

Depends on how serious it gets.It hasn't reached that level yet.
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Postby Western Fardelshufflestein » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:22 pm

Thermodolia wrote:
Neutraligon wrote:I don't recall if the certification has to be by a certain point.

Has to be done before the 20th if you want Biden to be sworn in one time. After that if you want Acting President Pelosi in charge

CERTIFY BEFORE THE 20th. CERTIFY BEFORE THE 20th.

America is getting invaded...by itself.
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Postby Borderlands of Rojava » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:22 pm

Esalia wrote:And all of this because the man baby who is still the president couldn't concede an election.


All of this happened because somebody was a sore loser.
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"The devil is out there. Hiding behind every corner and in every nook and cranny. In all of the dives, all over the city. Before you lays an entire world of enemies, and at day's end when the chips are down, we're a society of strangers. You cant walk by someone on the street anymore without crossing the road to get away from their stare. Welcome to the Twilight Zone. The land of plague and shadow. Nothing innocent survives this world. If it can't corrupt you, it'll kill you."

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Western Fardelshufflestein
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Postby Western Fardelshufflestein » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:22 pm

Cordel One wrote:
Faraby wrote:Will we remember where we were on this day like we (or our parents or older siblings) remember where we were on 9/11?

Depends on how serious it gets.

It will be mentioned in future APUSH textbooks regardless.
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Postby Baloo Kingdom » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:22 pm

Imagine if the United States doesn't collapse.
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Left-wing Utopia

Postby Vassenor » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:22 pm

Kexholm Karelia wrote:
Greater Miami Shores wrote:I think you have to click on Newsmax TV Live:
Breaking News Republican President Trump arrives at Trump's Stop The Election Steal Rally in Washington DC: The Crowd is going wild with Pride and Honor. I wish I could be there with my Cuban and American Republican Friends who are at the Rally:

https://www.newsmax.com/

Lee Greenwood's God Bless The USA is Playing.

The Crowd is Chanting USA, USA, USA.

GMS.

There’s no way to defend these people they’re as bad as antifa and are hurting the conservative movement now


I don't recall Antifa seizing legislative chambers. You can cut it out with the desperate BUT BOTH SIDES ARE EQUALLY BAD horseshit now.
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Psychotic Dictatorship

Postby Untecna » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:22 pm

Faraby wrote:Will we remember where we were on this day like we (or our parents or older siblings) remember where we were on 9/11?

Yes, we were all on this rabbit hole of a thread.
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