@wdlindsy cruel and selfish people love this. They can vicariously live their own revenge and retribution fantasies thru his efforts and intent, especially if it does get realized. If, however, he is successfully prosecuted and jailed, shown not to be more powerful than the law, I think his base also rapidly deflates.
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gnutelephony (gnutelephony@floss.social)'s status on Tuesday, 12-Dec-2023 07:46:48 JST gnutelephony
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William Lindsey :toad: (wdlindsy@toad.social)'s status on Tuesday, 12-Dec-2023 07:46:50 JST William Lindsey :toad:
“His base loves the authoritarian streak. I think they love the idea that he may use the military in domestic matters and that he will seek revenge and retribution.”
~ Mitt Romney
#Trump #authoritarianism #democracy
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