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Gratitude Chronicles November 29, 2024

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 30 Nov 24

I am thankful for the privilege of being able to vote in America. I know to some degree it's all rigged, but I still believe there is some virtue left somewhere. I know that elections are often hacked or stolen, but I believe...

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Not Democrat OR Republican

TaxiLady @Ghostlady (2355) • United States 8 Mar 24

Though I am registered to vote, I really don't side with either party all the way..But...I lean more on the Right than the Left now days. The Right do protests, but none have ended up burning businesses or looting stores. Yes,...

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The Constitution Strikes Back!

DB @dgobucks226 (37621) 4 Mar 24

No, this is not another Star Wars episode like "The Empire Strikes Back," but its impact is just as dramatic. The Supreme Court in a 9-0 decision struck down Colorado's unconstitutional attempt to remove our 45th President from...

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Trump Spells it Out

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 23 Dec 23

In a recent ad, the narrator spells out and sounds the alarm on exactly what Trump's plan is if he should enter the office of president of the United States again in 2024. The Republican Accountability Project's "Dictator Donals"...

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Today is Constitution Day in India

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 25 Nov 23

Indians celebrate 16th November as Constitution day. It is the day after India became independent when the Indian Constitution was adopted. It is the lengthiest Constitution in the world. India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular,...

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It is election day in my country.

marguicha @marguicha (230331) • Chile 7 May 23

We are going to vote for the people who will be in charge of making a new constitution. I will have to go to vote although at my age it is not mandatory. But the extreme right is now very strong as people blame the government for...

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A Note on A Right

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 9 Jan 23

Sometimes in America people are confused. People assume rights that they do not actually have. Here's one you DO have. You have the right to be offended, and others have the right to offend you. Is it right to offend...

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Drip Drip Drip

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 20 Sep 22

We are slowly losing our democracy. So scary. The time to save democracy is before it is lost. Anti-Semitic attacks are happening more than ever before. I still remember when America was called a melting pot. Different cultures...

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There is a plebiscite in my country. I already voted.

marguicha @marguicha (230331) • Chile 25 Oct 20

This is a very important moment in my country. We are voting whether we aprove another constitution or we reject it. Besides that, we have to decide whether the new constitution has to be made be people elected to do it or half of...

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"The Trial of the Chicago 7" & "What The Constitution Means To Me"--2 MUST SEE FILMS

GreatMartin @GreatMartin (23670) • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 18 Oct 20

1) "The Trial of the Chicago 7"--Netflix--Movie--2 hours and 9 minutes--Aaron Sorkin wrote and directed this important episode in American history approaching it with a documentary feel making a powerful, effective 'thriller'. A...

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StingRay Cell Surveillance Devices

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3447) • United States 30 Dec 19

I just learned about something called a "StingRay" device. It's used to conduct cell phone surveillance,as I understand it often warrantless surveillance. The same people who brought the use of such devices to my attention...

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September 17 - Let's discuss what happened on that day

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 17 Sep 19

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day National Apple Dumpling Day 1630 - The City of Boston, Massachusetts was founded. 1787 - The United States Constitution was signed in Philadelphia. 2013 - Grand Theft Auto V (a video game)...

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The Oath of Office for US Government Officials and Employees...

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 21 May 19

Everyone working for the United States government at any level is required to take an oath of office. There are minor differences in the oaths for different levels, but they all include swearing to support the US...

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Are You Ready for the Next US Civil War?

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 18 May 19

It's coming! In fact the covert part has already started. Liberty vs Government Takeover Freedom vs Totalitarian Socialism Constitution vs Nanny State RNC/DNC vs We the People Are You Ready?

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If the 2nd Amendment Only Applies to the National Guard..

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 14 May 19

People who say the 2nd Amendment only applies to the National Guard because of the first line seem to forget there is a second line. If it only applies to the National Guard, does that mean National Guard Soldiers' right to carry...

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The Two Topics We're Not Supposed to Talk About are My Favorite...

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 5 May 19

I'm a Christian. The Christian Denomination I belong to is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am a Constitutional Conservative. This means I am an American who considers the US Constitution the basis of the laws,...

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About that constitutional birthright citizenship: Wrong again

James Higgins @JamesHxstatic (29410) • Eugene, Oregon 30 Oct 18

The President of the US says that we are the only country that grants automatic citizenship to children born here. Once again, he is ignorant or chooses to ignore the facts. Thirty countries around the world do the same thing....

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A new law have been passed.

dave @dave121495 (1294) • Philippines 27 Oct 18

My brother-in-law just told me about a law in giving alms to the poor. He said that it is illegal now to give money to the poor because we are teaching them how to be irresponsible. I don't get why this law have been approved....

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Life? Liberty? The pursuit of happiness?

Amanda R Andrade @QJohnsen (34) • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 22 Jan 18

So where I live in order to feed the homeless you need to get a permit per day you feed no exceptions, even if you do it on your own property. My religion says for me to feed the hungry and help those in need. My constitution says...

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What is right

mrdprince @mrdprince (293) • United States 23 Feb 17

So a border patrol agent on US soil shoots a kid on the Mexico side of the border and the parents are not allowed to sue for compensation and no jail time either. Do you consider this right? The Supreme Court says that the...

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