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In reply to the discussion: The "extreme left" didn't give us Trump. The path to hell was paved by [View all]pat_k
(9,313 posts)We do not (yet) have "torture in plain sight" -- something that every member of Congress had an absolute duty to fight to stop -- as we did with Bush. But when DT does openly cross such a line, if the leadership has not overcome all the rationalizations that kept them from doing their duty and fighting to impeach Bush, those same rationalizations will stop them from fighting to impeach Trump.
He has already declared his support for Torture. I have no doubt that he will start torturing in the name of the American people -- and doing it openly.
It's not just about coming up with an advocating a this or that "plan." It's about being clear about a vision -- the goal, having the confidence that WE can get there, and enlisting the American people in making it happen. Confidence breeds confidence. Taking on the naysayers within our own party is critical. We can't just be against DT. We can't just be trying to "stop" the RW. We must pit our dreams against the DT dystopian nightmare.