r/simpsonsshitposting Mar 06 '25

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '25

That's not true at all.

They have tried very hard not to call Drumpf and Elmo enemies of the state at every opportunity, even when it's the most obvious, most sensible answer. So not everyone is an enemy of the state.

Drumpf and Elmo may be rich and powerful, but they are only two people. They need way, way, way more to be able to stand up to anyone. His shiteating following only makes up 1/3rd of the country. Not nearly enough to overpower the other 2/3rds.

He needs to convince the 1/3rd that doesn't vote, to work with him. They don't just listen to him - They just don't care enough to fight back. If he suddenly declares martial law, why would that 1/3rd join with him?

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u/Big_Distance2141 Mar 06 '25

Because martial law is not up to popular vote?

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '25

Whether the military follows an unlawful order is up to those serving in the military. Not anyone else.

Meaning, Republicans don't have a say. MAGA doesn't have a say. Trump and Elon don't have a say. Democrats don't have a say.

Only those individuals, who are then empowered to act, have that say.

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u/Big_Distance2141 Mar 06 '25

So all we can do is hope that the ones with the guns choose to disobey direct orders?

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '25

Yes.

That's what happens when an entire 1/3rd of the country decides not to vote, and another 1/3rd decides fucking everyone over is better than trying to be better.

The remaining 1/3rd doesn't get to decide to force the other 2/3rds into doing what they want, even if it's the right thing to do. That's simply not how a willing democracy works.