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5. I now (sort of) understand the dictators who feel the need to hold farcical elections

Wed Mar 27, 2019, 08:46 AM

Mar 2019

where they win 98% of the vote. It's not to prove anything to the world--it's to feed their voracious narcissistic need for affirmation.

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"Your all time favorite duly elected President, me!" [View all] Fla Dem Mar 2019 OP

He's a Republican Fog Freak MondoMan Mar 2019 #1

me me me dustyscamp Mar 2019 #2

I wouldn't be surprised if before he leaves office, Fla Dem Mar 2019 #3

Pardon me, but Ohiogal Mar 2019 #4

Total deluded dictator shit thegoose Mar 2019 #6

All he cares about is his stupid ratings. Initech Mar 2019 #7

infantile KG Mar 2019 #8

Trumps is his own worst cheerleader. dubyadiprecession Mar 2019 #9

The tell is the 'duly elected' part. nt UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #10

Remember now malaise Mar 2019 #11

If he weren't so evil TexasBushwhacker Mar 2019 #12