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angrychair

(12,545 posts)
25. I wish that were true
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 09:15 PM
Feb 2026

I truly do.

It's not going to happen.

Republicans flipped this from being against it to an unspoken narrative that raping and killing children is socially acceptable.

Republicans are ok with raping children because they have ingrained into society for years.

I mean "kid" rock was singing about it in a children's movie in 2001. That wasn't an accident. It was on purpose.

Hell, many of us here lived through the 80s and 90s. It was very common to sexualize children.
I mean who could forget Blue Lagoon that came out in 1980?

As a survivor of SA, though I'm a male, still very sensitive and hyper aware of it happening. This has been incredibly dramatic to me in many ways. I try to not let it get to me but it bubbles up every now and then.

I hate this timeline so much.

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Same here malaise Feb 2026 #1
From your lips to the ears of the gods. returnee Feb 2026 #32
Hate to say this, but bluestarone Feb 2026 #2
That's my most fervent hope. The collapse is long overdue. Borogove Feb 2026 #3
I have no faith in meaningful (i.e. involuntary) consequences occurring. RockRaven Feb 2026 #4
"He" may be the last to fall, but his entire support system will take him down. And good riddance to all of them. usonian Feb 2026 #5
Completely agree. TickTock. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #6
I'd love it, but my hopes are not high Auggie Feb 2026 #7
Not just the trump regime but the money and power that appointed him pResident JT45242 Feb 2026 #8
One Gazillionaire Might be Imprisoned But A Community? ForeGoneLegsBirne Feb 2026 #22
My parents named me Thomas in a moment of prophetic insight. TomSlick Feb 2026 #9
It is not a run of the mill scandal they can ignore or shut down drray23 Feb 2026 #15
I hope you're correct. TomSlick Feb 2026 #16
When Dems retake the reins of power, and they will - these things always end,.... paleotn Feb 2026 #27
That is because WE are the cavalry. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 2026 #28
I'm afraid to hope. hamsterjill Feb 2026 #10
I hope you're right cate94 Feb 2026 #11
You paint a rather compelling picture PatSeg Feb 2026 #12
I think it's A "ruling class" but it gives us insight to THE "ruling class". underpants Feb 2026 #13
Yeah, and who knows what European govts, individuals, and witnesses statements will be released that will tell us which Volaris Feb 2026 #14
It should bring the entire system down. BlueTsunami2018 Feb 2026 #17
Please notice that ruenmier isn't going anywhere til summer. niyad Feb 2026 #18
I do too. spanone Feb 2026 #19
In a just world, they would all fall, but time will tell dlk Feb 2026 #20
It is not the right-wing politicians that have no shame Lithos Feb 2026 #21
I don't see it happening, except as an influence on.... reACTIONary Feb 2026 #23
Happy Valentine's Day reActionary jfz9580m Feb 2026 #31
Thank you jfz9580m!! I didn't realize .... reACTIONary Feb 2026 #34
Nope. The only thing that can stop him is his heart Callie1979 Feb 2026 #24
I wish that were true angrychair Feb 2026 #25
Get those fucking heads a' rolling Blue Owl Feb 2026 #26
Fingers crossed! ABC123Easy Feb 2026 #29
Indirectly, I Think You Are Correct DallasNE Feb 2026 #30
At the least, they will be shamed in public for the rest of their miserable lives. Kid Berwyn Feb 2026 #33
How many people in dictatorships have had reprecussions? quakerboy Feb 2026 #35
pretty much all of them after the dictatorship falls. drray23 Feb 2026 #36
IF it falls quakerboy Feb 2026 #37
Pinochet and Rios Montt róisín_dubh Feb 2026 #39
AT THE VERY LEAST Skittles Feb 2026 #38
I wish I could say I agree. Morbius Feb 2026 #40
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