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Jim McLean's avatar

Warning! Our Institutions have been weakened and compromised by our orange President (Congress, Courts, Federal agencies, Judicial System, etc)

Make no mistake, the steps to Tyranny are in place and moving faster than those who believe our institutions will prevail!

Unless “We the People” raise the alarm now and Congress, the Courts and Federal leaders resist, our Democratic Republic could cease to exist.

There could be one party elections, a police state, diminished constitutional fundamental rights.

We must express our concerns to our Congress men and women, support the ones who are leading the resistance, and attend Town halls and Rallies, etc.

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Lyn Dean's avatar

I'm so glad that Bernie, AOC and many others (hopefully would-be future politicians) who support truth and fairness in our society. The reckless decisions by the Trump administration and the MAGA agenda of the Montana legislature seem to point toward oligarchical dictatorship. For those who don't yet know, the billionaire "tech bros" have already sold and/or are expanding the reach of facial recognition software by illegally scooping up photos from Facebook, Instagram and the like to "take" people from most anywhere in the country who don't tow the line with MAGA. This a fascinating, though very long, well-researched article exposing the truth. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motherjones.com%2Fpolitics%2F2025%2F04%2Fclearview-ai-immigration-ice-fbi-surveillance-facial-recognition-hoan-ton-that-hal-lambert-trump%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ce1a55a22af3f40efccac08dd7eee5bec%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638806284395212403%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qyQ%2FsrlH1RlY1CNdAKhqr8Gx7UW2Kb2uXz%2FG6pioz90%3D&reserved=0

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Beth Trosello's avatar

So proud that Lander spoke up,,, I was at the Bernie/AOC rally too,, lots of young people and that’s what’s needed,,, it’s all going to start at grassroots organization,, join an organization that you feel in your heart,, learn about it,, then speak up and out,,, it will work but must stay persistent and patient,,, Thx Ryan‼️🇺🇸‼️🇺🇸‼️

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Elaine Ryan's avatar

Hey! What a great kid you have! So inspirational!

When are you returning to Butte? We would love to see Sara ( and you!)

Lanie and Billy Ryan

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S Busse's avatar

😘🍀

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Suzette Jensen's avatar

Your son did a fantastic job! I know you are a very proud Dad! Trying to do my part too!

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Cindi Schwartz's avatar

I thought he and Olivia did an amazing job.

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Joni's avatar

I was one of those first-time protesters on April 5th. I'll be doing it again today in Whitefish. I believe the tide is turning, and "Either stand with us or get out of the way" will be my mantra today! Lander is beyond awesome!

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Rebekka Dodge's avatar

I have been waiting and waiting and waiting for this message to finally be spoken in my state. I am a Native American woman who is tired of old white oligarchs telling me what to think, how to feel, and how to behave. It was such a treat to hear AOC speak to succinctly about the current situation. And Bernie....I've been a Bernie bro even before it was cool.

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Conor Gallogly's avatar

What did you think of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez?

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Pennie McGrail's avatar

That’s awesome that Lander got to speak! His Substack that he did for you was spot on. He clearly knows what the younger generation is thinking. I so wish I could have been there! I like how our Republican Party here in Montana responded. That Bernie Sanders is out of touch with Montana voters. They are about to find out who is out of touch, starting with Zinke!

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Patrick Watters's avatar

Hell YEAH!!!

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Darci's avatar

We came all the way from Billings in one day, sadly we missed seeing Lander speak. We ended up outside in the overflow crowd. Bernie and AOC came out to speak to us though, which was awesome. Almost an 13 hour round trip road trip but it was worth it.

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Lander Busse's avatar

you can’t put a price on inspiration. any person who feels emboldened to have the hard conversations and hold their progressive values to their chest, will be vindicated by history.

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Darci's avatar

I just wish we could have heard you speak, you are an inspiration! I’m grateful and fighting back in anyway I can.

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SAS's avatar

Lander and all the speakers were wonderful at Missoula event and spoke hard truths. But it’s more than a Bernie thing. A LOT of people went to see AOC, who has the proven courage, energy and smarts to get things done. Many Dems still seem AOC resistant but she is the face of the future if we have any chance of defeating oligarchy and tyranny. The status quo and gentle nudges forward aren’t working.

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Beth Waterbury's avatar

I thought it perfect to kick off the rally with Gen Z voices. Olivia & Lander spoke with passion and conviction; "lit" is how I'd describe it. Loved seeing the beautiful, youthful faces of U of M students behind each speaker!

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Cindy Johnson's avatar

I saw Lander and was very impressed. His energy is infectious. He is a leader!

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