GOP HYPOCRISY

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Did she qualify and receive an Einstein visa for her nude modeling?  Would mass deportation include Melania and her family?

First they came for the immigrants, and many remained silent because they were not immigrants.

Then they came for the journalists, and many didn’t speak out because they were not journalists.

Then they came for the political opponents, and still, many stayed silent because they weren’t involved in politics.

Then they came for the judges, and they didn’t speak out because they were not judges.

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

A reminded of Martin Niemöller's poignant warning about the dangers of silence and inaction.

A reminder that the erosion of democratic norms affects us all.

A reminder that if we do not stand together against injustices and the targeting of marginalized groups, we risk becoming complicit in our own oppression.

A reminder that vigilance, solidarity, and a commitment to defending democracy are essential to ensuring that history does not repeat itself.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/21/trump-day-one-promis…

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