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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 7d

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Opinion | The Embarrassing Pete Hegseth — The Wall Street Journal

The Pentagon needs sober, judicious leadership, not a drama queen who makes things jarring and fevered.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 9d

⚠️ A President who calls fellow citizens “the enemy within” and orders generals to prepare for war in American cities erases the line between homeland defense and domestic repression. That should alarm every defender of liberty.

Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 9d

And he framed U.S. cities as combat zones:

“I told Pete we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military — National Guard, but military — because we’re going into Chicago very soon.”

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 9d

He went further:

“That’s why I’ve directed the creation of quick-reaction units that can move into hot zones instantly… because it’s the enemy from within.”
That means military units, deployed against Americans.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 In his “Department of War” speech, Trump told America’s generals:

“We’re under invasion from within. No different than a foreign enemy… At least when they’re wearing a uniform, you can take them out. These people don’t have uniforms.”

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 10d

Trump administration moves to defund inspector general watchdog group - The Washington Post

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Trump administration moves to defund inspector general watchdog group — The Washington Post

The decision marks the latest example of the administration’s push to limit government oversight activities.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 11d

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Dan Abrams: Trump DOJ Now Not Just Weaponization, But Corruption

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 11d

“As long as we obey, everything will be okay.
This is freedom.
This is America.”

In the book Liberty’s Long Twilight, these are the lies people tell themselves while democracy dies.

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A chilling reminder of how fragile democracy can be when fear and blind obedience replace freedom and truth. This is not the America generations fought to build, and it is not the future you owe your....

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 14d

Media Power Grab

In Liberty’s Long Twilight, Langston centralizes control of media to shape truth.

Now, Trump allies like Larry Ellison could soon control TikTok, CBS, CNN, and more — creating a single network of influence over what millions see and hear.

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Larry Ellison, a Media Mogul Like No Other

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 14d

Weaponizing DOJ Redux

In the book Liberty’s Long Twilight, those in power turn justice into vengeance.
Now: Trump has indicted James Comey, installing a new U.S. attorney after the prior one refused charges — fulfilling a promise of retaliation.

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With Comey prosecution, Trump fulfills promise of revenge

President Donald Trump’s predecessors sought to preserve the Justice Department’s independence in political prosecutions. Trump openly intervened in the Comey prosecution.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 14d

Weaponizing DOJ

In the book Liberty’s Long Twilight, the regime prosecutes enemies to silence dissent.

Now, Trump’s DOJ has indicted former FBI Director James Comey, turning fiction into reality.

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What we know about the indictment filed against ex-FBI chief James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with crimes connected to his Senate testimony back in 2020 about an investigation.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 17d

The Warning

“The twilight of liberty is not a natural phenomenon.
It is a human choice.” — Liberty’s Long Twilight

Our future depends on whether we act while there’s still light to see the path ahead.

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 17d

Coercing Universities

In Liberty’s Long Twilight Langston’s government forces institutions to conform through fear of losing funding.

Trump’s administration is threatening universities and student groups to control speech and suppress dissent.

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How Trump's college crackdown is raising concerns about free speech and academic freedom

The Trump administration has embarked on a campaign aiming to remake how universities operate. The efforts to crack down on protests and diversity initiatives are part of what the White House says is ...

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 17d

In the book Liberty’s Long Twilight, Langston manipulates information, turning media into a weapon.

Trump is stripping adversarial outlets from the White House press pool while promoting loyal propaganda networks.

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In latest media crackdown, White House limits newswire access to Trump

Wire services including Reuters will no longer hold a permanent slot in the reporter pool.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 17d

Retaliating Against Law Firms

Langston coerces institutions through fear — using power to punish dissent.

Trump issued exec orders targeting law firms. Some capitulated, others fought. Judges are striking them down as unconstitutional retaliation.

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Judge bars Trump order against law firm tied to Robert Mueller

A federal judge on Tuesday struck down an executive order targeting law firm WilmerHale, in the third ruling to overwhelmingly reject President Donald Trump's efforts to punish firms he perceives as enemies of his administration.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 17d

Purging DOJ & FBI

In the book Liberty’s Long Twilight, Langston’s regime purges investigators who dared to seek the truth.

In real life, Trump’s allies are firing career officials — replacing them with loyalists.

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Former top FBI officials sue, say Kash Patel fired them to stay in Trump's good graces

The suit, which names Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, was filed by former acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll as well as Steven Jensen and Spencer Evans.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 17d

Threatening Judicial Independence

“When courts are undermined… the very foundation of democracy is shaken.” — Liberty’s Long Twilight, p. 121

Trump’s allies push to impeach judges for rulings he dislikes as threats against judges surge.

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US judges alarmed over rise in violent threats as Trump and Musk lambast them

Reuters interviews with 11 federal judges in multiple districts reveal mounting concern over their security

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 17d

Targeting the Judiciary

“A captured or intimidated judiciary cannot defend the rule of law.” — Liberty’s Long Twilight, p. 121

Trump’s DOJ is retaliating against judges who block his actions — filing misconduct complaints to intimidate them.

🔗 Reuters: www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Trump administration files misconduct complaint against prominent judge Boasberg

The U.S. Justice Department on Monday said it filed a misconduct complaint against Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, a prominent judge in Washington, D.C., who has drawn President Donald Trump's ire.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 17d

Weaponizing DOJ Against Opponents

In Liberty’s Long Twilight, the Langston regime turns justice into a weapon.
Trump is now demanding the DOJ prosecute his political enemies, including James Comey and NY AG Letitia James.
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Unease grows at the Justice Department as Trump's threats get even more blunt

President Trump is directing the Justice Department to prosecute his perceived political enemies, upending the career ranks and raising questions about selective prosecution.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 18d

As Civis Libertatis, I wrote this book as a reflection on freedom’s fragility.
It’s fiction, but every twist is drawn from patterns we see today.
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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 18d

Part 2 pulls back the curtain — connecting the novel’s events to their real-world counterparts.
It’s a guide to recognizing the warning signs of creeping authoritarianism.

Fiction meets reality in a way you won’t forget.

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 18d

Every twist of the story is inspired by real-world events, policies, and patterns we see around us today.

The names are fictional.
The threats are not.

#Liberty #CivisLibertatis

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 18d

Part 1 is a gripping narrative told through ordinary citizens and leaders, forced to navigate a world where freedoms vanish — one decision at a time.

It feels like history…
but it hasn’t happened — yet.

#FictionWithPurpose #Dystopia

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 18d

The story is fiction.
The warnings are real.

Liberty’s Long Twilight begins with a free nation…
and follows its slow descent into darkness.

Could it happen here?
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#DystopianFiction #Liberty

Liberty's Long Twilight: Once Assumed, Suddenly Lost to Darkness. When Institutions Crumbled, Facts Faded, and Liberty Vanished

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Civis Libertatis @civislibertatis.bsky.social · 18d

The story is fiction. The warnings are real.
Liberty’s Long Twilight is a gripping novel about a free nation’s descent into darkness — inspired by today’s headlines.
Now available on Amazon: a.co/d/4oCxl8l
#DystopianFiction #Liberty

Liberty's Long Twilight: Once Assumed, Suddenly Lost to Darkness. When Institutions Crumbled, Facts Faded, and Liberty Vanished

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