Re:Permanent suspension of @realDonaldTrump
by chordalkeyboard on Friday January 08, 2021 @09:09PM
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> I feel like we're in a reactionary state of shock where lawmakers may try to push laws that sound good to people who are in shock and fear.
Yes, less than a year after trump allowed the patriot act to expire.
Re:Permanent suspension of @realDonaldTrump
by metabagel on Friday January 08, 2021 @10:25PM
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Like a stopped clock, Trump has on a few rare occasions done the right thing, and I have been surprised and grateful whenever it has happened.
Re:Permanent suspension of @realDonaldTrump
by newen on Saturday January 09, 2021 @02:24AM
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Ha, what timing. Now we can make laws about domestic terrorism and give the government the same powers.
Re:Permanent suspension of @realDonaldTrump
by diydsp on Saturday January 09, 2021 @04:07AM
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Seems it was the House:
The Senate passed a 77-day extension in March 2020, but the House of Representatives did not pass the legislation before departing for recess on March 27, 2020.[13][14][15][16]
(Wikipedia)
Re:Permanent suspension of @realDonaldTrump
by thefucnjosh on Friday January 08, 2021 @08:17PM
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Let's hope they don't.
It was less than 100 individuals that were the impetuous for one of the worst pieces of legislation I know of. The Patriot Act. Which was voted on in a complete state of fear. Creating an extra judicial process for people who fit into a given category.
I fear the reaction to this, which I'd argue is why Twitter needed a great press release to justify banning Trump (which they can and should do as a private corporation).
EDIT: I feel like we're in a reactionary state of shock where lawmakers may try to push laws that sound good to people who are in shock and fear.