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In these kinds of regimes, it's whoever they decide is the enemy.

To adapt a famous quote but for your husband's case specifically:

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 Iranians, and I did not speak out—because I was not Iranian.

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

Thanks, Denise. And if you're worried about polling, remember that the Kansas anti-abortion referendum polled at 4 points in favor of yes. It lost by 20 points. The polls are a scam.

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Charles Bastille
Charles Bastille

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Author of MagicLand & Psalm of Vampires. Join me on my Substack at https://www.ruminato.com/. All stories © 2020-24 by Charles Bastille

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