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      22 hours ago

      Until it is you, being deported.

      I mean, hell: what happened to initial supporters every time a fascist took power?

      They were all eliminated, to prevent a coup.

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        21 hours ago

        I’m sure this imaginary scenario works on most of the boobs that comprise the user base of this platform, but that’s not going to work here. I’m a legal citizen of my country. I’m not a criminal. I’m not going anywhere.

        Furthermore, the fAsCiSm boogie man is old, tired, and trite.

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          21 hours ago

          Jews were legal citizens of Germany. Indigenous people are citizens of the US.

          Both have been, and we’re deported.

          And, chances are, you are a criminal. Most citizens commit one felony a day, on average.

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            20 hours ago

            Well I’ll tell ya what. When the government comes to take me away for doing nothing, and I manage to get my hands on an internet connected device, you’ll be my first contact, just so I can say, you were right. But I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you, especially if you’re a member of a species that requires the inhalation of oxygen.

            Also, BRB, gotta go commit my daily felony.

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              20 hours ago

              Go for it. I’ll laugh, at you, probably.

              Let me guess? You think the Cardassians were the good guys?

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                    19 hours ago

                    Can it? Sure. Literally anything can happen. A black hole could suddenly appear and engulf our planet. A meteorite could impact our planet and destroy it. Billionaires could suddenly grow a conscious and give away the majority of their money. However, the likelihood of any of these, or my government kicking down my door and deporting me for absolutely no reason, is extremely improbable.

                    Nothing is going to happen. And in 4 years, when your life, and the life of most legal citizens, hasn’t been impacted by anything the current administration does (just like the last one), you’ll all look back and realize you how foolish you were acting. Well, probably not, because such a thing takes self reflection, but I’m sure a few of them will.