Laura DeShane

Remember recently, when Trump was elected the first time, a lot of politically illiterate people frequently said “just think of how good this will be for comedy” and now, comedians are being censored by the government for criticizing the president.

Even now I have several friends who think my fears of authoritarianism are radical. It’s only my most politically disconnected friends who say that now though. I know they are naïve, I will keep fighting for the rights of immigrants, people of color, women, trans people, the LGBT+ community at large

Remember recently, when Trump was elected the first time, a lot of politically illiterate people frequently said “just think of how good this will be for comedy” and now, comedians are being censored by the government for criticizing the president.

“I think that is what will happen if Trump is allowed to be president” I replied. We both sat very quietly for a while.

Remember recently, when Trump was elected the first time, a lot of politically illiterate people frequently said “just think of how good this will be for comedy” and now, comedians are being censored by the government for criticizing the president.

When Trump won I attended a brunch with the discussion group the morning after. We’d planned to be celebrating, instead we grieved. That same man from before reiterated, how trump would never do all the things we feared and if he tried he couldn’t possibly succeed.

Remember recently, when Trump was elected the first time, a lot of politically illiterate people frequently said “just think of how good this will be for comedy” and now, comedians are being censored by the government for criticizing the president.

When Trump became the nominee I remember being part of a discussion group and one of the more right wing asked “what are you all so afraid of if Trump wins?” We explained our fear of authoritarianism, and the loss of our democracy. For the lives and dignity of immigrants.

Remember recently, when Trump was elected the first time, a lot of politically illiterate people frequently said “just think of how good this will be for comedy” and now, comedians are being censored by the government for criticizing the president.

In the height of the 2008 recession I wanted to find that woman and shake her and scream “THIS YOU IDIOT! The economy is in ruins!” Now in 2025 I see the growing thread of white supremacy even then. I again want to find that woman and shake her shoulders and scream in her face.

Remember recently, when Trump was elected the first time, a lot of politically illiterate people frequently said “just think of how good this will be for comedy” and now, comedians are being censored by the government for criticizing the president.

I was a very small child when GW Bush was elected the first time, I remember being confused that they didn’t count or recount all the votes. As an adult 25 years later I wonder what might have happened if Gore had fought harder for a full recount.

The very few days I’ve managed to get lined up this month have been canceled because of the fires. My day today was canceled because of the possibility of rain. If tomorrow gets canceled I might actually snap.

Season 1, episode 3: We are starting off strong with a city and high rise office buildings. Trouble is we are seeing the underwear man. A man they claim was from Grand Forks, ND … I don’t think there are high rise office buildings in Grand Forks let alone multiple.