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It’s Terrifying How Close We Came To Losing Our Democracy

It’s Terrifying How Close We Came To Losing Our Democracy

"Today, as I write this, nine men and women, three of whom were appointed by Trump, are standing between us and an endgame in which fascist tyranny consumes our republic."

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by Bob Cesca

WASHINGTON, DC -- Ron Reagan, the liberal son of the late president, tells a story about his father in the new Showtime documentary series, “The Reagans,” and it went a long way toward explaining why fanboys of Donald Trump are so resistant to facts and reality.

Ron explains how he used to engage his dad in political d…

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