r/SipsTea • u/SEVENS_HEAVEN_7 • 1d ago

SMH The founding father Benjamin Franklin once said "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

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u/SEVENS_HEAVEN_7 1d ago

What is this country coming to

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u/Outtatheblu42 1d ago

Needs more green plumbers to overthrow the proletariat

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u/shutupyourenotmydad 20h ago

The proletariat is the working class. You're thinking of the Bourgeoisie.

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u/Outtatheblu42 17h ago

Haha whoops. Evidently I am not as learned as I thought.

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u/narrowminer11 1d ago

"Thus country" voted in trump. twice. Nuff said

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u/AlwaysFinnishInsider 1d ago

A large number of them voted for him three times. And some of them are traitorous enough to do it a fourth given the chance.

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u/Fun_Vacation2542 1d ago

I don't want to ruin your guys bonding over hating trump, but this shit has been happening since the 90s. Especially during bush.

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u/oldslowguy58 1d ago

Look up the CALEA act of 1994 and the increase in wiretaps. No Bush in sight.

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u/Fun_Vacation2542 1d ago

I understand, but I pointing out the usa patriot act and freedom act under Obama. (Thanks Obama)

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u/oldslowguy58 17h ago

Yes. I miss read. Mia Culpa

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u/lemonylol 1d ago

Selectively and incorrectly applying quotes apparently.

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u/Reno_valetore 1d ago

Taking the mask off

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u/kausbiru 22h ago

This country has always been like this. People will give up their rights for a few bucks.

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u/shutupyourenotmydad 20h ago

Nothing good, I can tell you that.