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Bedlam, Murder, and Immunity

Bulwark+ • 7802 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Trump presidency
  1. Former President Trump's lawyer argued for presidential immunity even in scenarios like ordering a political rival's assassination.
  2. Threats and violence against political leaders are escalating, posing a risk to U.S. democracy.
  3. Recent events highlight the resurgence of birtherism and discriminatory policies in political discourse.

Years Of Planning Behind Democrats’ Turn Against Democracy

Public • 480 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Media Partisanship Democracy Trump presidency
  1. Democrats were behind an effort to prevent Trump from running for president in Colorado based on insurrection claims.
  2. The argument that Trump is a unique threat to democracy lacks substantial evidence.
  3. The adversarial relationship between the media and Trump actually benefited democracy by ensuring scrutiny and accountability.
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What's at Stake in the "War on Woke"

Unpopular Front • 73 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights DEI Conservatism Trump presidency Trump administration
  1. The right-wing 'war on woke' is fueled by a radical goal to dismantle Civil Rights infrastructure and reimpose segregation.
  2. Corporate America's embrace of DEI efforts may waver as business interests and political landscapes shift.
  3. A potential second Trump administration could lead to a significant assault on Civil Rights enforcement and regulation.