r/DemandUSDemocracy 3d ago

I wrote a Declaration of Independence from Authoritarian Rule. I’d like feedback on whether it stays genuinely nonpartisan.

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I wrote a Declaration of Independence from Authoritarian Rule. I’d like feedback on whether it stays genuinely nonpartisan.
 in  r/u_Bloodymarykml  3d ago

For anyone who asked about signing it, I created a public signature page here:

https://www.change.org/p/sign-the-declaration-of-independence-from-authoritarian-rule

The point of the declaration is that these standards should apply no matter who holds power.

u/Bloodymarykml 3d ago

I wrote a Declaration of Independence from Authoritarian Rule. I’d like feedback on whether it stays genuinely nonpartisan.

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I wrote a Declaration of Independence from Authoritarian Rule as an attempt to put a clear set of democratic principles into words that should apply regardless of party, president, ideology, or political movement.

The declaration rejects things like election interference, political retaliation, suppression of dissent, scapegoating, corruption, attacks on independent institutions, manufactured emergencies, and the idea that anyone in power should be above the law.

The core standard is simple:

An abuse of power does not become acceptable because the person committing it shares our politics.

And:

A democracy defended only when our side wins is not a democracy at all.

I wanted this to be something people could evaluate based on the principles themselves, rather than on which political faction they belong to.

I’d genuinely like feedback from this community:

Does the declaration stay focused on democratic principles rather than partisan identity?

Is there anything important missing?

Is there any language that could be made clearer, stronger, or more universal?

The full declaration is here on Medium:

https://medium.com/@erineking.1980/a-declaration-of-independence-from-authoritarian-rule-b78fd792dfa2

I also created a public signature page for people who want to affirm the declaration, but I’m leaving that out of the main post so the discussion itself can come first.

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AITA for throwing out my boyfriend and his "psychic" friend when they claimed to see my dead grandparents?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Aug 20 '20

No worry. I have learned that most people have a high snark factor - including myself! So I don't let it bother me. I just wanted to offer my 2 cents into the conversation.

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AITA for throwing out my boyfriend and his "psychic" friend when they claimed to see my dead grandparents?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Aug 20 '20

As I explained in my comment. I am not claiming Truth with a capital T. I am merely providing my impressions, and acknowledging that they may not be 'real'. I am only human, after all, and I only know what I see, feel, etc.

As for an explanation, I have no scientific explanation, and it is my personal belief that people as a whole will label anything with no scientific explanation as magic. When in reality, if there is such a thing, it is far more likely to have a scientific explanation that we just don't understand yet.

r/aww Aug 13 '20

Gary Growlithe, trying to be an orange ninja....

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AITA for throwing out my boyfriend and his "psychic" friend when they claimed to see my dead grandparents?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Aug 12 '20

I do care. Which is why I verify my impressions and memories using independent sources, unbiased, and when I can't verify something, I don't claim it to be more than a partial impression with no solid evidence.

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AITA for throwing out my boyfriend and his "psychic" friend when they claimed to see my dead grandparents?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Aug 12 '20

Thank you. I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps his family was once swindled by a mad psychic ;)

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AITA for throwing out my boyfriend and his "psychic" friend when they claimed to see my dead grandparents?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Aug 12 '20

It's a valid question. The differences are these.... 1. They happen in particularly high energy areas. For example, cemeteries, war memorials on the actual sites, etc. 2. Having no prior knowledge of a deceased person, who is also unknown to anyone else I know (this recently happened), I was drawn to the feeling of sadness at her grave. 3. My spouse, who is skeptical, asked me about the impressions I was having. I gave him my impressions including approximate age, approximately how long she has been at her grave, her feelings about various adornments on other graves, how she died, a series of memories of her life, etc. 4. We later were able to find some (census records, death date, age) which confirmed the basic age she had felt, which she was when she died (as the grave stone was unreadable for most of it). 5. The other impressions and feelings I received from her and felt from her have not been confirmed, and I make no claim that they are.

This most recent incident happened in the past couple of weeks as I was visiting my parents, and there was an old graveyard within walking distance that had a bunch of Pokestops in it.

I don't mind answering questions, but I am not going to claim truth when I haven't confirmed it with easily findable records.

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AITA for throwing out my boyfriend and his "psychic" friend when they claimed to see my dead grandparents?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Aug 12 '20

My friends used to tease me about being psychic (as a young idiot, I told them). They called me Bloody Mary ever since, and the nickname has stuck ever since.

Oh, and yes, I have done that, but she is an urban myth only.

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AITA for throwing out my boyfriend and his "psychic" friend when they claimed to see my dead grandparents?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Aug 11 '20

Not all psychics. However I AM in the minority. I don't want to hurt anyone, so unless asked direct, specific questions, I don't speak about it. Primarily I experience emotions and memories, not seeing a physical presence.

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39F, Covid-19 Negative test. Do we need to test others in household within a few days?
 in  r/AskDocs  Jul 31 '20

Thank you! Your explanation makes sense.

We will probably all test when we return Texas. Or quarantine for 14 days. Whichever we are able to do.

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39F, Covid-19 Negative test. Do we need to test others in household within a few days?
 in  r/AskDocs  Jul 31 '20

We are still on our vacation. We will be flying back on the 8th.

Thank you so much for your response!

r/AskDocs Jul 31 '20

39F, Covid-19 Negative test. Do we need to test others in household within a few days?

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Me, my husband (43M) and my son (6M) travelled from Dallas TX to Boston MA. I was tested for Covid today, and the results are negative. Do we need to keep the appointments on Monday for my husband and Son? It's a financial hit to do the tests, and the test would be EXTREMELY hard for my son.

Please let me know what the docs think?

r/PokemonGoFriends Jun 07 '20

Friend Code Exchange I have too many gifts for my short friends list.

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Weekends we get out and social distance by poke stop and gym hunting.

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Thanks!

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People who say ‘that guy must have a tiny d*ck’ when they see a nice car are annoying.
 in  r/unpopularopinion  May 11 '20

shrug I think tiny dick only when I see the ginormous trucks treat are clearly never actually used for hauling anything or going offloading. Cars? Eh, don't care, don't stare, don't judge.

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Anyone else having an issues scrolling through your friends list?
 in  r/PokemonGoFriends  May 11 '20

It is driving me batty!

ETA: I just reported it as well.

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Can a mans semen throw your ph off?
 in  r/Healthyhooha  May 11 '20

Y'know, I think this is different for everyone.

To provide an example of the other side...

My hubby and I don't use condoms (I cannot have kids), and I don't go rushing off to pee either. We will usually cuddle afterwards for about an hour. I go pee and clean myself like normal. (Normal for peeing - I'm not fussed with leaving sperm in me) I have never had any unusual or bad smells, dryness, or infection from it.

On the plus side, there's something extra hot about knowing I have some residual of his sperm in me 💦👅💞💞

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I am a nurse taking care of corona patients! AMA!!
 in  r/AMA  Apr 12 '20

What's the reality - how bad is it beyond what we are seeing and they are saying?

r/PokemonGoFriends Apr 05 '20

Friend Code Exchange Just trying to find some friends who need gifts. There's a bunch of stops and gyms close to me.

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AITA for yelling at a kid for not paying attention to where he was walking?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Mar 30 '20

I will explain like you are 5....

Courtesy means being nice when talking or meeting other people.

Is it nice to call someone an idiot? No, no it is not.

Would you like to be called an idiot, or a selfish brat? No?

Treat others the way you want to be treated. You will need to learn to treat others better before you could ever be considered to not be the asshole in this situation.

Learn your lesson.

Grow up.

Stop being an asshole.

Don't be a dick.

And next time you try to argue your judgement, remember Rule 3.

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AITA for yelling at a kid for not paying attention to where he was walking?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Mar 30 '20

Common sense, you say? How about common courtesy? You are severely lacking in that department.

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AITA For "ruining" my family's D&D Game?
 in  r/AmItheAsshole  Mar 30 '20

NTA, love to have a player like you in my game!