Gigemtilllastbreath said:

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Honestly, I can't argue with a lot of that. There's definitely a pattern of government overreach, selective transparency, and manipulation of narratives no matter which party's in charge. The public's trust is so eroded because it feels like the people in power protect each other instead of the citizens they're supposed to serve.

It's not crazy to think both parties and the bureaucracy have gotten too comfortable with being unaccountable. Whether it's the FBI, the media, or political insiders, it feels like there's one set of rules for them and another for everyone else. That's exactly why so many people are fed up and looking for someone who will actually challenge that system.

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Gigemtilllastbreath said:

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The "No Kings" protests aren't about monarchy literally returning, they're symbolic. The concern is about presidential overreach and defending democratic norms. Even if we technically have no king, some people worry that certain political figures act as though they're above accountability. You don't have to agree, but that's the idea behind it, not that we're suddenly crowning royalty.

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Gigemtilllastbreath said:

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That's a lot of claims most of which aren't supported by evidence. If we're going to talk about democracy and overreach, it helps to stick to verifiable facts. The "No Kings" message is about limiting concentrated power not about partisan conspiracies or violence. If you want to discuss that issue seriously, I'm all for it. But throwing around unproven accusations doesn't get us anywhere.

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Gigemtilllastbreath said:

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That's a lot of claims most of which aren't supported by evidence. If we're going to talk about democracy and overreach, it helps to stick to verifiable facts. The "No Kings" message is about limiting concentrated power not about partisan conspiracies or violence. If you want to discuss that issue seriously, I'm all for it. But throwing around unproven accusations doesn't get us anywhere.

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Gigemtilllastbreath said:

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There actually were demonstrations, lawsuits, and extensive media coverage criticizing Biden's vaccine mandates and student loan plans. In both cases, the courts struck them down which shows that checks and balances still work.
The "No Kings" protests aren't about one party; they're about keeping any president, left or right, within constitutional limits. Accountability shouldn't depend on who's in power.

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Gigemtilllastbreath said:

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It is true Harris didn't "win" a primary in the usual sense. After Biden dropped out and endorsed her, the DNC held a virtual delegate vote where almost all pledged delegates shifted to her. It was legal under party rules, but it happened fast and left voters with little direct input and that's a fair reason to question how democratic the process really was.

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Gigemtilllastbreath said:

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The "No Kings" protests aren't about monarchy literally returning, they're symbolic. The concern is about presidential overreach and defending democratic norms. Even if we technically have no king, some people worry that certain political figures act as though they're above accountability. You don't have to agree, but that's the idea behind it, not that we're suddenly crowning royalty.

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Gigemtilllastbreath said:

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It is true Harris didn't "win" a primary in the usual sense. After Biden dropped out and endorsed her, the DNC held a virtual delegate vote where almost all pledged delegates shifted to her. It was legal under party rules, but it happened fast and left voters with little direct input and that's a fair reason to question how democratic the process really was.

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Gigemtilllastbreath said:

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It's tricky, because not all protests are about clearly proven unconstitutional actions. Many are warnings or critiques of patterns of overreach or threats to checks and balances.

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backintexas2013 said:

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I am ready for the protests when the SC overturns the voting rights. The Dems will be the biggest crybabies ever

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