A Latino biz owner showed support for Trump and Ciattarelli. Then, social media came for him. (NJ.COM)

[pstokely]

https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/10/a-latino-biz-owner-showed-support-for-trump-and-ciattarelli-then-social-media-came-for-him-calavia-robertson.html?outputType=amp

Rafael Trujillo was a brutal, repressive dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic for nearly 30 years until his assassination in 1961.

“We hear the story of Trujillo from our parents, grandparents, how things were better when he was in power, how you could leave the door of your home wide open and no one would dare come in to steal because if they did, Trujillo would ‘eliminate’ them,” he said.

“And I think that’s why so many [Dominican] men in the community really believe a ‘strong man’ like Trump is the solution to all our problems.”

Sigh. A strong man like Trump, and if he wins the race for New Jersey governor, a strong man like Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who not only has Trump’s endorsement but shares many of the same views as him. (¡Dios nos libre!)

[markodochartaigh]

1. How often people from countries run by authoritarian

regimes support Strong Leaders because the leader is "tough on criminals" while the leader is looting the treasury.

[stopdiggin]

3. thank you. many might think this is really aberrant opinioin/attitude

Unfortunately - it really is not. If not a majority or popular viewpoint - at least many coming from these regimes - are, at very least, quite familiar ...

(and then - look at the large numbers in this country - that are quite sold on the 'strongman' concept. yes? )

[markodochartaigh]

5. Of course in the US

we have had a long history of authoritarianism. Probably the largest genicide in human history, the plantation economy of the South which actually propped up the entire US economy, one of the bloodiest labor struggles in the world, and toppling democratically elected governments around the world with such reckless abandon that even one of the most highly decorated Marine Generals wrote a pamphlet in disgust.

I think that the truth is just too uncomfortable for many people to deal with. Unfortunately ignoring a problem only allows it to grow.

[stopdiggin]

6. I wouldn't ordinarily place all the things you mention

as falling under the label discussed. But I suppose definitions and framing (and drawing parallels) can lead to and encompass larger ideas than mine.

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[intheflow]

7. The Southern economy did not prop up the US economy.

It certainly contributed, but if were truly that powerful, they would have had ample money for the Confederacy. In fact, it was the industrialized North that had both the manufacturing and resources to sustain the conflict, which is often cited as a major contributing factor to the defeat of the Confederacy.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

2. Idiot

[Cha]

4. Our Nation needs Mikie Sherrill!! TY!