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25. Years ago I was attacked on this very platform for criticizing Citizens United

Fri Nov 22, 2024, 08:32 AM

Nov 22

Mocked for my ignorance of the Constitution and my hatred of freedom of expression.

And now openly corrupt billionaires are openly buying the government with the clear intent of shattering the nation on behalf of a hostile foreign power.

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Trump's Team Threatening GOP Senators With Elon Musk-Funded Primaries If They Vote Against Cabinet Picks, Reports ABC [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 22 OP

The art of mafioso deal Walleye Nov 22 #1

Yep, and it's SOP in the New American Reich jayschool2013 Nov 22 #22

We'll see where the elephant shits pretty plainly as Trumps threats manifest NotHardly Nov 22 #46

Anyone, incl SCotUS, who thought money wouldn't corrupt politics since Citizens United decision is stupid Bernardo de La Paz Nov 22 #2

They knew it was about making corruption and bribes legal. Irish_Dem Nov 22 #31

Yes. John Roberts is corrupt as hell, but not stupid. nt TBF Nov 22 #43

It's BOTH NotHardly Nov 22 #47

Curious. How successful in the past has Trump been in disengaging no_hypocrisy Nov 22 #3

EXACTLY!!! I've heard he's DESPISED by the republicans, the somewhat sane ones anyway, just like his "wife", melanoma. The_REAL_Ecumenist Nov 22 #5

And I'm also curious about no_hypocrisy Nov 22 #6

You and me both...EOM The_REAL_Ecumenist Nov 22 #9

I definitely believe they would vote for the Trump candidate. Ursus Rex Nov 22 #33

Nah. You don't need to blackmail shameless scum who are desperate for power thebigidea Nov 22 #10

Liz Cheney has a thing to add... rubbersole Nov 22 #17

I think Liz Cheney could offer an answer. jimfields33 Nov 22 #28

Good point. His endorsement to win ratio is abysmally low! PortTack Nov 22 #39

But his endorsement backed up with Musk's money could be another matter. thesquanderer Nov 22 #65

Autocracy 2024: "The president gets to decide his cabinet. No one else." Bernardo de La Paz Nov 22 #4

Well, the president and his billionaire backers muriel_volestrangler Nov 22 #56

We have seen articles about musk inserting himself into Trump's inner circle and outside Republicans worrying about it. keithbvadu2 Nov 22 #7

Trump seems to be spending Elon's money pretty freely. ribrepin Nov 22 #8

You got it! And by that time Trump and Musk will have long since broken up. patricia92243 Nov 22 #11

True, but maybe Elon hasn't noticed X is already on its way out yet Deminpenn Nov 22 #13

Along with tesla taking a big hit. He laid off 6k ppl from his car factories this wk. car lots are overrun with EVs PortTack Nov 22 #40

There's a Tesla truck owner Deminpenn Nov 22 #52

I saw one today Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 22 #68

Elon's net worth went up $16 billion in one day after the election. rubbersole Nov 22 #18

All phony money Lithos Nov 22 #30

Meh... moose65 Nov 22 #12

Trump's a lame duck Deminpenn Nov 22 #14

Oh great jmowreader Nov 22 #15

Asking Republican Senators to stand up to Trump . . . AverageOldGuy Nov 22 #16

I hear you, but at least 5 Senators were a hard no on Gaetz. So maybe they are getting sick of Trump's BS? LymphocyteLover Nov 22 #19

Thugocracy. I doubt this is winning any fans for the incoming POTUS though LymphocyteLover Nov 22 #20

It is the best options axnoy304 Nov 22 #21

Well it looks like the musk oil salesman mercuryblues Nov 22 #64

and the fascism marches on mdbl Nov 22 #23

The Gop's favorite past time, threatening people Mr. Sparkle Nov 22 #24

Years ago I was attacked on this very platform for criticizing Citizens United Orrex Nov 22 #25

Really? Avalon Sparks Nov 22 #42

Oh yes. Not many, but they were vocal. Definitely since 2010 Orrex Nov 22 #45

They're not gone JoseBalow Nov 22 #57

i hope there's at least a couple of them who werent planning to run again who r sick of this shit. mopinko Nov 22 #26

100% mobster president... Hope22 Nov 22 #27

"The president gets to decide his cabinet. No one else." sop Nov 22 #29

Trump doesn't read - he just pushes folks around. TBF Nov 22 #44

He's assuming that Elon Musk won't be thoroughly disgusted with politics at the end of four years. Baitball Blogger Nov 22 #32

given the orange assholes nothing but pain and cruelty policy, I would tell him to piss up a rope. Javaman Nov 22 #34

"If you're on the wrong side of the vote... Septua Nov 22 #35

Twitter was a dry run orangecrush Nov 22 #36

The only know one way. Gore1FL Nov 22 #37

It's be a scream if a GOP senator publicly said, "Get real. You told us there aren't going to be elections anymore." Efilroft Sul Nov 22 #38

political blackmail nt orleans Nov 22 #41

Put aside your sworn duty Old Crank Nov 22 #48

Republicans will tote the republican leaders line, flat period, no other way. republianmushroom Nov 22 #49

That really isn't a government that is... tonekat Nov 22 #50

A lot can happen in two years and his second term is going to be a disaster kimbutgar Nov 22 #51

Maybe start secret ballot votes? bluestarone Nov 22 #53

Only one Party does this. Grins Nov 22 #54

Sorry, but two Democrats in the House of Representatives were primaried in 2024. generalbetrayus Nov 22 #60

"The president gets to decide his cabinet. No one else." - Trump staffer ShazzieB Nov 22 #55

Well he keeps getting away with doing whatever he wants Babajida Nov 22 #61

I would love to see them primaried. totodeinhere Nov 22 #58

Elon Musk needs to be hobbled Babajida Nov 22 #59

Most of them up in 2 years will likely lose to Dems anyway if trump does the things he says hes going to. Figarosmom Nov 22 #62

He's got "threatening" down to a science young_at_heart Nov 22 #63

Maybe a couple of conscientious GOP Senators could look into switching teams. (n/t) thesquanderer Nov 22 #66

If apartheid nepo baby wants to throw his money down the shitter Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 22 #67

...and what have they been threatened with that didn't make the story? LudwigPastorius Nov 23 #69