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hay rick

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6. Trump is too weak, lazy, and unfocussed to be a dictator, however...

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Thu Dec 26, 2024, 01:02 AM

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the alternative is almost certainly not going to be a functional democracy. The result is likely to be some form of oligarchy hiding behind a superficial layer of media distraction and Trump pratfalls.

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Will Trump get his dictatorship? Some opinions. [View all] Septua Wednesday OP

Being a dictator Turbineguy Wednesday #1

Don't think he'll get his dictatorship, but he'll try. My guess is after 4 years, the country will be resolute against Silent Type Wednesday #2

He's not off to a great start DarthDem Wednesday #3

yeah, agree NJCher Yesterday #5

They love the power Katcat Yesterday #7

Opinions, everyone has one... Enter stage left Yesterday #4

Trump is too weak, lazy, and unfocussed to be a dictator, however... hay rick Yesterday #6

Another pundit agrees with your prediction Septua Yesterday #11

The Insurrection Act of 1807. Frank D. Lincoln Yesterday #8

The billionaires are in charge, not Trump. Irish_Dem Yesterday #9

No DeepWinter Yesterday #10

TSF has, admittedly, appeared more organized than he did in his first term. However, he's allegorical oracle Yesterday #12

If he is stymied, it will not be by our system of checks and balances. Midnight Writer Yesterday #13

Insurrection Act? Kid Berwyn Yesterday #14