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Martin Eden

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6. Dictators don't run for re-election. They sieze and hold power.

Reply to lees1975 (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 06:44 AM

Apr 1

Oh, there may be an "election," just as there is in Russia. But the outcome is predetermined.

Not saying The Felon will succeed, but that's his intent.

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Talk about a third term is just a way for Trump to boost his ego. [View all] lees1975 Mar 31 OP

Looks like a lot of his orders are really bullshit. lees1975 Apr 1 #1

Yeah but he'll fleece the rubes out of more campaign contributions. House of Roberts Apr 1 #2

Yeah, nobody thought there'd be a second term either NoRethugFriends Apr 1 #3

+1. And he enjoys seeing us react when he yanks our chain. Silent Type Apr 1 #4

It's a deflection against his lame duck status...nt Wounded Bear Apr 1 #5

Dictators don't run for re-election. They sieze and hold power. Martin Eden Apr 1 #6

Yeah and Politico said fascism couldn't happen in American in 2018 JanMichael Apr 1 #7

Too many people would be opposed to it. lees1975 Apr 1 #8

He's trying to normalize it with the help of the media so when it happens there's less outrage. BannonsLiver Apr 1 #9