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They call Elon the "First Pal" for good reason!

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I am not well versed in Roman history but it would not surprise me if there is a parallel in later imperial Rome history before the inevitable collapse.

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A pair of dictators without care for the three pillars of government.

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Elon Musk is engaging in deceptive practices that threaten the well-being of humanity. Those who have placed their trust in him have been gravely misled. Musk not only tries to push his crappy electric cars (Tossla's) on the populace, is marketing microchips to be implanted in people's brains, presenting himself as a figure of authority in technology. This, I believe, is a direct manifestation of the biblical "Mark of the Beast." The chips represent a form of control that the Antichrist might wield, tracking every purchase and every transaction, thus eroding personal freedom. If this technology becomes widespread, it could usher in an unprecedented form of totalitarianism, one that could resemble insidious communism on a global scale.

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This picture though... Palpatine's half away transformation into Darth Sidious

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A pair of dictators without care for the three pillars of government.

We don’t have dictators in the U.S., if we did, we wouldn’t have elections.

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I just can't see two egos of that size co-existing for long. The fallout, when it comes, will probably result in record profits for the popcorn industry.

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Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump's way — or his

The begging of the end of the US. The US will be a great dictatorship.

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Elon and Vivek talked about having a naughty list and a nice list for members of Congress and senators and how we vote and how we’re spending the American people's money," said Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.

Political clowns like MTG and Trump are being used as tools by neoliberal oligarchy to dismantle all checks on their exploitation: of the environment, of the commons and infrastructure that was built by the people and the state.

And turn it all to their individual interests.

The US could be headed to a car crash like with Liz Truss in the UK.

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Another key Trump campaign ally has been more aggressive online. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose group Turning Point Action also worked to turn out voters for Trump, named Republican senators he wants to target.

And here we see the unholy MAGA union of alr-right grifters and the oligarchic class they run cover for.

They will keep giving you culture war instead of class war.

Focusing of the trans agenda and woke mind virus instead of the Number 1 private contractor managing the federal budget.

Pure fascism.

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Go for it fellas! Stir up the hornets nest, awaken the blob!

Looking forward to it.

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As the Chinese say, 一山不容二虎.

It's a matter of time before the two crazed mega egos clash.

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Oh wow, Elon. We're really scared; not. This sounds like a bully's sidekick warning others not to mess with the bully. From history, this has always been a load of hogwash. All talk and no action. Besides, he can't tell the world what to do. We're not afraid.

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We don’t have dictators in the U.S., if we did, we wouldn’t have elections.

We'll see what happens in 4 years.

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The US could be headed to a car crash like with Liz Truss in the UK.

Difference is, the British had enough sense to get her thrown out before she could do even more damage.

Half of the people who voted this time around actually want more damage...and they'll put the blame everywhere except where it belongs.

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The bodyguard to the right of Elon and his kid in the 2nd photo looks like an elf. Elon ain't messing around.

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Half of the people who voted this time around actually want more damage...

Wrong! They want an end to the damage that we have been suffering under for the last 4 years

and they'll put the blame everywhere except where it belongs.

We did, that’s why we won.

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bass4funk

A pair of dictators without care for the three pillars of government.

We don’t have dictators in the U.S., if we did, we wouldn’t have elections.

Musk and Trump behaving like "dictators" who want Congress to rubber-stamp their decisions. That is not how it works.

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What you going to do about it, Elmo? These senators actually have a reputation to worry about rather than just playing a ja on Xitter. Your threat to primary them is laughable, considering the whole Trump record will be judged in the general.

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Oh wow, Elon. We're really scared; not.

No, but the thousands of Biden and Obama holders and Federal workers are deeply scared and with good reason

This sounds like a bully's sidekick warning others not to mess with the bully.

Yup.

From history, this has always been a load of hogwash.

Worked well for the Dems historically speaking, who do you think conservatives learned it from?

All talk and no action.

Yes, but wait until 1/20/25

Besides, he can't tell the world what to do. We're not afraid.

Well, as they say, when America sneezes everyone catches a cold.

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deanzaZZRToday 03:21 pm JST

I am not well versed in Roman history but it would not surprise me if there is a parallel in later imperial Rome history before the inevitable collapse.

The parallel is Julius Caesar burning the republic down. The empire went on to last for hundreds of years.

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Elon is so happy because it was super cheap to buy a president.

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Musk and Trump behaving like "dictators"

They’re not, they’re doing what we voted them in to do, so blame me, the voter, go ahead.

who want Congress to rubber-stamp their decisions. That is not how it works.

He has a clear mandate, so a lot work he rubber-stamped

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Likewise, Musk could begin targeting moderate Democrats in pivotal states and districts this spring, urging them to break with their party on key issues, Republican strategist Chris Pack said.

Good luck with that: only Michigan and Georgia are up in 2026 that are at all at risk and Democrats are more confident than to join team Sex Offender.

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bass4funkToday 04:20 pm JST

He has a clear mandate, so a lot work he rubber-stamped

50% is not a mandate in a two way race. Inb4 Bill Clinton's three way race.

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It is not very easy to fire Federal workers, even the bad ones.

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We don’t have dictators in the U.S., if we did, we wouldn’t have elections.

Dictators are individuals with absolute power, whether elected or not. If Musk is asking other elected individuals not to stand in his way, it suggests he is seeking a dictatorship for Trump.

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The president presents bills to Congress debates them and then votes it in or out. Trump and Musk wanted to jump the Congress, but Musk wasn't even elected.

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No gods, No kings, just rich old fat white guys.

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Musk would be an unelected official, the very thing Trump has been crying about for decades.

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50% is not a mandate in a two way race. Inb4 Bill Clinton's three way race.

He absolutely has a mandate from the American people, regardless of how the left media squirm and try to distort their audience of the opposite and the great about it is, they can’t stop him.

Dictators are individuals with absolute power,

Biden, Obama particularly….

whether elected or not.

Yes

If Musk is asking other elected individuals not to stand in his way, it suggests he is seeking a dictatorship for Trump.

What? You guys are trying so hard, but were silent the last 4 years when this administration made this nation a living hell.

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The president presents bills to Congress debates them and then votes it in or out. Trump and Musk wanted to jump the Congress, but Musk wasn't even elected.

Like every other President has

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Libs, calm down, President’s bypassing Congress is nothing new.

Abraham Lincoln: Used executive powers extensively during the Civil War, including suspending habeas corpus.

• **Franklin D. Roosevelt**: Issued over 3,700 executive orders, including internment of Japanese Americans during WWII (Executive Order 9066). • **Harry Truman**: Nationalized steel mills during the Korean War without Congressional approval (later overturned by the Supreme Court). • **Ronald Reagan**: Used executive orders to shape foreign and domestic policy, such as funding Contra rebels in Nicaragua. • **Barack Obama**: Enacted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other policies when Congress failed to pass immigration reform. • **Donald Trump**: Declared a national emergency to redirect military funds for border wall construction after failing to secure Congressional funding. • **Joe Biden**: Used executive actions to address climate change, student loan relief, and more when facing Congressional opposition.
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bass4funk

The president presents bills to Congress debates them and then votes it in or out. Trump and Musk wanted to jump the Congress, but Musk wasn't even elected.

Like every other President has

Then explain to me why Trump wants Congress to rubber-stamp his plans and give a public statement on that point. How Musk wants the same.

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Then explain to me why Trump wants Congress to rubber-stamp his plans and give a public statement on that point. How Musk wants the same.

Ask them, I’m not a clairvoyant. The only thing at this moment I personally care about is the border and deporting as many criminal illegals as possible.

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Trump issued more executive orders, 220 in his first term than Biden's 130.

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bass4funk

Then explain to me why Trump wants Congress to rubber-stamp his plans and give a public statement on that point. How Musk wants the same.

Ask them, I’m not a clairvoyant. The only thing at this moment I personally care about is the border and deporting as many criminal illegals as possible.

You need to care about every aspect of your country especially how the government operates.

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bass4funkToday 04:44 pm JST

50% is not a mandate in a two way race. Inb4 Bill Clinton's three way race.

He absolutely has a mandate from the American people, regardless of how the left media squirm and try to distort their audience of the opposite and the great about it is, they can’t stop him.

As long as we are clear that Biden had 3x the mandate that Trump has.

If Musk is asking other elected individuals not to stand in his way, it suggests he is seeking a dictatorship for Trump.

What? You guys are trying so hard, but were silent the last 4 years when this administration made this nation a living hell.

High rent is not a living hell. Particularly for you.

Libs, calm down, President’s bypassing Congress is nothing new.

Abraham Lincoln:

Franklin D. Roosevelt:

War time presidents. Are you implying Trump is going to start a war against California?

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Trump issued more executive orders, 220 in his first term than Biden's 130.

Expect more to come from Trump.

You need to care about every aspect of your country especially how the government operates.

Oh, I do, no worries, this is the reason why I vote the way I did, so I’m excited.

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Who elected Musk?

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My family has a very broad spectrum of concerns when Trump takes office.

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Who does Elon think he is?

VP in waiting position

POTUS to become

The next First Lady

All of the above

Besides, what are Donald and his planned admin doing?

Spreading more fear, denying facts (remember: JFK jr.: Vaccines cause autism, others having no plans, just concepts, again others defending rape and paying hush money and so on).

@black and others like him: hope you'll have lots of fun the coming 4 years.

And please, never complain because people told you what will happen!

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Who does Elon think he is?

.

.

The next First Lady

Apparently calling him that is a surefire way to get booted off X. Cos he's clearly so secure in himself.

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What Trump says and does should be between him and Trump and not something for daily media attention.

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You just saw him in the WH managing his victory over Assad, Iran, and russia.

And?

The other actions are weak tea. You will only get Insurrection Act powers by grabbing that hot coal.

Doubt it, really!

I don't think Trump ever cracked the cover on the constitution. He thinks he can order the arrest of citizens and repeal the 14th amendment.

Don’t worry, he’s not going to do what the Dems did to him. No time, him winning was revenge enough.

And there we have it, MAGAs think they have mandate from 100% of the American people because Trump says so.

Like Obama said, elections have consequences.

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What Trump says and does should be between him and Trump and not something for daily media attention.

No, absolutely not, they should be as transparent and honest as can be, which is why I can’t wait for Patel to rebuild the FBI.

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They look and sound so sinister together.

This looks like a job for Superman.

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bass4funkToday 05:52 pm JST

The other actions are weak tea. You will only get Insurrection Act powers by grabbing that hot coal.

Doubt it, really!

The only way you will get arrest records for immigration enforcement in blue states is with the Insurrection Act. You can try to defund the states, but that isn't likely to work in the brief time Trump is in office. We will all be happy when Trump gives up on getting anything done and goes back to playing golf.

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Assad falls... Trump rises... It's like the worst people you can imagine will be running America for the next few years... until the statues start being erected and people realise they've been walking into this as if in a dream.

Caveat emptor 

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The only way you will get arrest records for immigration enforcement in blue states is with the Insurrection Act.

Not really, ICE can go in on their own and take anyone that the deem a threat or lawbreaker, they states couldn’t stop Myorkas when he let in millions of illegals and the Dems won’t stop Homan from kicking them out. He knows it and they know it, they’re just prolonging the inevitable.

You can try to defund the states,

Not try, that will happen if they don’t comply

but that isn't likely to work in the brief time Trump is in office.

Oh, yes it will and remember, you have Vance in the wings, the Dems have no leader, no leadership and no future at this point.

We will all be happy when Trump gives up on getting anything done and goes back to playing golf.

Seriously? When has Trump’s ego ever let him give up on anything?

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