Homeland Security Admits It Tried to Manufacture Fake Terrorists for Trump

Another one for the "every accusation is a confession" list. The fear and hatred they sow hurts everyone, them included. I wish we could find another way to unite ourselves that doesn't involve us-vs-them.

True. I think some people want fascism as long as it applies to the people they don't like and not them.

Maj (Join to see) - They do not realize that when a person is given the power, it will include them.
Everyone should keep in mind:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

MSG Stan Hutchison - I think of that poem often. As a white, straight, raised religious, military veteran, male, I know I have alot going for me. But I also have friends who are in groups that are despised by significant numbers of their fellow citizens for silly reasons. Just talking about The Handmaids Tale with my fiance was eye opening to get the woman's perspective. It didn't matter that she was educated and successful in her career, in their eyes her only purpose was in procreation.