Joanne FreemanApr 26, 2023

This is extraordinary.

The Montana House has banned Rep. Zooey Zephyr from the House for the rest of the session.

I wonder how her constituents feel about losing their full representation and their voice.

And so the attack on democracy continues.
In plain sight.

https://www.npr.org/2023/04/26/1172158461/montana-gop-transgender-zooey-zephyr-punishment-banned-speaking-lgbtq

#politics #montana #histodons #democracy

Show threadLilyshome
@jbf1755 so does the attack on sexuality, gender, LGBTQ and women and girls.Boy, those GOP must live in so much fear it’s turning entire legislatures into a barrel of bullies.
Apr 26, 2023 at 9:27pmWeb
Show threadLocksmithApr 26, 2023
@artesianspring @jbf1755 It is a direct demonstration of what republicans will do given the complete control and power. They will simply exercise them in totalitarianism.
Show threadLilyshomeApr 26, 2023
@locksmithprime @jbf1755 yes, they will and that’s exactly why our actions have to speak Louder than Words.
Show threadStaid WinnowApr 27, 2023

@locksmithprime @artesianspring @jbf1755

Will do?

They are doing it. In Florida, Wisconsin, Texas, Tennessee, Utah...so what is this "will do when they're in power"?

Show threadLocksmithApr 27, 2023
@staidwinnow @artesianspring @jbf1755 I have the impression that pre-TFG, many republicans either believed or pretended that they owed some sort of explanation to the people, and had to do something for the people. Post-TFG demonstrated that they can just about do anything without consequences, since Democrats will limit themselves to talking. If much, republicans will just make up some bs and their supporters will go with it.
Show threadBreatheApr 27, 2023
@locksmithprime @artesianspring @jbf1755 we are watching it play out before our very eyes. The debt ceiling will not be raised. They need a major economic crisis to make people afraid and willing to accept strong man leadership and methods.
Show threadLocksmithApr 27, 2023
@Breathe @artesianspring @jbf1755 Or simply push that as a fake reality, and their voters will promptly believe.
Show threadElon Musk stickApr 26, 2023
@artesianspring @jbf1755 turning legislatures into bullies and totalitarian authority is their goal