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Solemna's avatar

Dear Qasim,

Would you be willing to make a post distinguishing between civil disobedience and lawful peaceful protest? I think both are valuable obviously, but I also think that perhaps there are those that believe they will not get pushback or even injured if they engage in civil disobedience. I’m not super knowledgeable about this so I would rather an expert like yourself With a wide audience puts out the information. Thank you for your time and all that you do.

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Patricia Apt's avatar

It's a ploy. When he has caused a civil war, he will then declare himself "Emperor for Life".

I'm not normally cynical. That is what the constant lying has caused...a massive distrust of everyone and everything.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

I can see him trying to pull that stunt on June 14.

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Cedita's avatar

This is what Homan was planning when he said weeks ago he was going to arrest Mayors of Sanctuary Cities

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Yup, and I can see him go even further into fascism.

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Lux's avatar

It is so horrific to watch this unfold, the more horrific because we ALL KNOW this regime is illegitimate, and everyone, from Kamala to "influencers" on the left just folded, without any fight at all. It was as if they actually believed they'd get a second chance, or that THIS would not be the result.

I personally, did not believe we'd get a "second chance" then, and I sure as hell don't believe we will now, no one who has taken this many illegal actions is going to be dislodged by an election, don't believe me?

That's fine, all we gotta do is wait, and watch him cancel them, I 100% KNEW this was how it would be, and I feel like all those who just rolled over genuinely had no idea, all those who COULD have made a difference, the ones criticizing the main stream press, chose to do EXACTLY what the press does, push their "preferred" narrative, and try to gaslight me into believing that I didn't see rally after rally, with half empty arenas, and people streaming for the exits.

Because they somehow believe it will depress voter turnout in the election that is as likely to happen as the sky is to start raining gold doubloons. The only thing that will for sure turn off the public, is when they see the alt press lying to them as much as the rest of it, and it's their CHOICE. All the noise the rw propaganda machine made about 2020 was misdirection so they could steal the next one, no different than a magician making an elephant disappear, only this time, it was a donkey.

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Valerie Pounds's avatar

I am sharing this article and anything I can get my hands on to educate others. People still rely on Corporate Media that is doing nothing but showing 45/47 every few minutes when should be reporting on the seriousness of what he is doing!

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Thank you for sharing, Valerie.

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Samuel Carcione's avatar

Speaking of the Nuremberg Trials, what will happen to Tom Homan when he's in the dock?

Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, and the rest of the Nazi wannabes also need to think about that.

But I suspect that Steven Miller will take the Adoph Hitler way out.

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M. F. Hopkins's avatar

At this point, I hope everyone remains inside behind closed doors when Trump's soldiers arrive. Make LA and the surrounding area a gigantic ghost town. And for damn sure, the restaurants and stores should close- don't feed these guys. This way, they can't beat up and kill anyone - short of breaking down doors.

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Michael Solis's avatar

Thank you QR! Your expertise, experience, and knowledge of the law is so helpful. I hope that some groups or other organizations print some information for the National Guard, active military, & all civilian law enforcement so they are informed of their rights. Just because someone in a higher rank gives you an order, it does not mean one has to follow that order if it is illegal. And as you stated, it DOES NOT give you a pass to break the law! The criminal in the White House has planned to incite violence. He believes he can be the next Adolf Hitler. He dreams of it. Keep our fellow citizens informed QR. Thank you for your commitment to America!

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Thank you for your trust and support, Michael

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Beth Jane Freeman's avatar

We can only hope that the Fapweasel (Trump) bringing in The National Guard will cause Gavin Newsom to get very angry and become very distrustful of him! We cannot let The Fapweasel (Trump) make The National Guard into the Gestapo.

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Joe's avatar

Thank you for your work.

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Nicole Bertucci's avatar

Also, this history:

The Dehumanizing History Of The Words We’ve Used To Describe Immigrants

https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/the-dehumanizing-history-of-the-words-weve-used-to-describe-immigrants/

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Dore Richard's avatar

NATL GUARD— remember, who you are… Out of uniform you work in our stores… You help serve our communities and jobs ranging from medical to governmental… Private businesses… Teachers and doctors…

So remember how you treat the people in the street you’re treating your neighbors… Your children… Your families… And if this authoritarian who by the Trump administration is allowed to continue a military republic or a fascist oligarchy will ensue and none of our families including yours in or out of uniform will ever be safe nor will we ever be able to go back?

So national guard…service members.. Consider your responsibility to the constitution AND to your communities… To your families and to your morals… Trump does not care about any of you… You were just pawns and his play for dominance!

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Angie's avatar

Joy and light and music and beauty are the things that stop ugliness and darkness. Be beautiful, LA. We love you.

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Nicole Bertucci's avatar

I find it interesting that ICE has a tip line for human rights violations on their website. Never been more grateful to have your voice telling us the facts, providing us with resources and ideas for how to move forward, and advocating for everyone in desperate need. Much love, Qasim ✊🏼❤️‍🔥

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Thank you, Nicole ❤️✊🏽

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Lianne Doherty's avatar

Oh! SO glad we heard from Kegsbreath! Now I really feel secure!😬 trump is in so far over his head, he will never get out! Never, in my 73 years alive, have I seen/heard/witnessed someone so stupid & hateful in my life!

PEOPLE OF L.A : BE safe, friends - I admire you for what you are doing!💙🙏🏻☮️

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Ada Fuller's avatar

I’m old, and I have never seen anything like what the government is doing now — even during the Vietnam protest years. I hope you, and others, will continue to speak out and warn about what is likely to come!

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