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[–] derf82@lemmy.world 163 points 1 year ago (19 children)

“If conservatives become convinced that they cannot win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism, they will abandon democracy.” - David Frum

We are here, folks. They are planning civil war if they don’t win an election already rigged in their favor.

[–] morgan_423@lemmy.world 23 points 1 year ago (13 children)

They can try. Were it to come to that, they are badly outgunned and outnumbered.

[–] nomecks@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Watching "Shiny Happy People" gave me an idea how frighteningly organized conservatives are. Not Trump and his lackeys, but the larger christian right.

[–] Roundcat@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

It will shock you when you learn how well funded many are too. People need to stop thinking of insurrectionists as hobbyist hillbillies with shotguns. A lot of them are full on paramilitary groups.

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