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When I hear the word, "vermin", one thing comes to mind: Hitler's reference to Jews. It curdles my blood. This kind of language is banned in Germany now, but to say, "it's just Trump, that's the way he talks" sets a dangerous precedent. People know exactly what he means, and the MAGA cult is fine with it. He has been denigrating various groups since he rode down the escalator in his gaudy golden tower, most probably before, but we weren't paying as much attention because he wasn't yet a candidate for the presidency. Having grown up in New York, it seems for just a short interval after I moved away that I didn't hear about Trump as much. He is a fraud, a con man, a criminal, and this is who some elected for the presidency. To accept him, to accept this language, is, as Prof. Snyder has said, to "obey in advance". Just take it as it comes. I cannot. Steve Bannon said in the months before Trump rode that escalator, that he wanted the government of the U.S. to collapse. I thought he was nuts. He is, but one can see how such destruction of our institutions can come about.

I think we all know why Gaetz is out. Trump gave him a helping hand out of being prosecuted. Thanks to our wonderful SCOTUS, Trump believes he can do anything now with their blessing. He can appoint anyone he wants to continue to destroy our structure of government. Wouldn't this have been considered treason at one time?

Lovely photo. Enjoy Oslo and stay warm. Cold here in Germany with snow, but the area of Kasbach-Ohlenberg is so beautiful and peaceful, I can't say I mind the cold.

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Yes, of course, that's what I heard too. But many, many people were offended or unbothered when I pointed that out

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