Introducing #1678 Trump's Total Dominance Over the Republican Party and the Resistance Efforts Already Underway from Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy.

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Air Date 12/20/2024

There's no denying that things are about to get bad, Trump and company have had years to prepare  for their next turn in office, but those preparing to resist also have the benefit of past experience resulting in a response to Trumpism that looks very different this time around.

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KEY POINTS

KP 1: The Shallow, Power-Flattering Appeal of High Status #Resistance Historians - Citations Needed - Air Date 12-3-24

KP 2: Can Trump Really End Birthright Citizenship? - Boom! Lawyered - Air Date 12-12-24

KP 3: Rep. Delia Ramirez- Trump's Immigration Plans Are -Un-American, Unconstitutional & Undemocratic - Democracy Now! - Air Table 12-11-24

KP 4: Can Trump Really End Birthright Citizenship? Part 2 - Boom! Lawyered - Air Date 12-12-24

KP 5: Centrists Signal Capitulation After Trump's Victory - The Majority Report - Air Date 12-16-24

KP 6: Trumps Rage at FBI Takes Dark Turn as GOPers Signal They Wont Resist - The Daily Blast - Air Date 12-13-24

(53:43) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

On the importance of scheduled maintenance for democracy

Reference article: 

Reviving the American Tradition of Fusion Voting

DEEPER DIVES

(1:00:59) SECTION A - IMMIGRATION INTIMIDATION

(1:19:46) SECTION B - BENDING THE KNEE

(1:40:16) SECTION C - RESISTANCE

SHOW IMAGE

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