I remember when they created the patriot act and I said it would eventually be used as a weapon of authoritarianism.
People think this is all happening quickly and it really isn't in many ways. They've been playing the long game for decades

Why would they? Congress has wagged their finger and written strongly worded tweets about it.

"I wasn't harassing anyone" immediately after saying "I can harass anyone I want to."

Edited: "don't give them a centimeter"
Sorry, forgot to switch units for you lol

Don't give these bastards an inch. The UK has to try and learn from our (US) mistakes.

😂😂

It's impossible for me to react to this in any way but with an eye roll.

I've managed to bitch about all of it, for everyone, the entire time. When this shit all falls apart, I hope we can all rebuild something better for all of us.

American here. I think it's broadly recognized that we aren't the first and we certainly won't be the last ones watching our nation slip into authoritarianism. It's extremely alarming that the issue is global. Hang in there and learn from our mistakes

A little late to the party, I'd say.

Exactly. They may be baiting us but what happens if we continue not taking the bait?

Unfortunately.