This feels like a good time for a reminder about some of what's at stake with the inauguration tomorrow. Because it's not just symbolic.
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Will this definitely happen? I don't know. Nobody knows. That's part of the problem. That, in and of itself, is fucking terrifying.
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Unless you're in a mixed status family/community, it's difficult to understand how stressful this is rn. So much guilt, anxiety, fear.
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Might your sister get thrown into detention because you told her it was safe to apply for DACA? Who knows? Absolutely nobody. Tuh.
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Does the United States have a long and sordid history of unjustifiably detaining and deporting people? Ah hello yes of course.
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Is it a stretch to suggest that Donald Trump is going to do exactly what he said he promised he would do on Day One? Umm.
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Are we talking about the same Donald Trump that so many people thought would never get elected? You feel me?
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People are in their feelings about the inauguration because Trump's presidency is about who gets to live and who gets to die. Remember that.
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You did the right thing. Even venal Paul Ryan has said people like your family won't be hurt.
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I think when Paul Ryan says people won't be hurt, what he means is he will close his eyes when it's happening.
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That was so on the money, my impulse was to retweet it. But I have no followers, so just replying to say "Well put."
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I have essentially no followers either! 'Sokay. And thanks. =)
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We will fight for you.
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America has your back.
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there are 1000s of lawyer committed to protecting your family.
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you had no reason to question
@POTUS promises. U have rights. There are good ppl who will fight Trump. Don't pack your bags yet!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Wishing you and your family the best.
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Well,...Never believe a democrat. Bah Bye Illegal.
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