ManhattanJuryAppreciator: I don't see how if we make it to free elections in 2026 or 2028 there isn't a massive Hispanic backlash against Republicans. You are gonna see guys in military uniform and ICE in those neighborhoods every day of the Trump admin.

Look, if you think the party of 9/11, Afghanistan and Iraq, the Great Recession, the COVID crisis and 1/6 can magically orchestrate an autocratic takeover the US flawlessly I would like to know why. I do think however, there are many ways in which a flawed takeover could be really really bad.

Right. Put me down for “they largely fail in a way that’s extremely destructive and bloody” which is, you know, still bad.

The deportation force is the obvious example. I don't think they get everybody, or even close. But I also think the ensuing gunfights in Hialeah will fundamentally alter how America looks at the National Guard.

Also, I would be willing to bet there wouldn’t be much distinction between who is legal or illegal when they try to round people up.

I don't see how if we make it to free elections in 2026 or 2028 there isn't a massive Hispanic backlash against Republicans. You are gonna see guys in military uniform and ICE in those neighborhoods every day of the Trump admin.

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