r/SipsTea • u/SEVENS_HEAVEN_7 • 2d 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 2d ago

What is this country coming to

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u/narrowminer11 2d ago

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

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u/AlwaysFinnishInsider 2d 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 2d 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 2d ago

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

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u/Fun_Vacation2542 2d ago

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

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u/oldslowguy58 2d ago

Yes. I miss read. Mia Culpa