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PatSeg

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7. Yes, Trump is too undisciplined

Reply to MatthewG. (Reply #3)

Fri Jul 2, 2021, 10:38 AM

Jul 2021

to even be successful at corruption and tyranny. "American exceptionalism" sure isn't what it used to be. Even our dictator-wannabes fall short.

I suppose we are fortunate that Trump was a chronic failure, as he exposed the many weaknesses in our institutions, government, and society. If they are not addressed, we may not be so lucky next time.

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If Trump were less unstable, or if he were less obsessed with dominating the GOP... [View all] Tom Rinaldo Jul 2021 OP

;-{) Goonch Jul 2021 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author MatthewG. Jul 2021 #2

Trump was too damaged and undisciplined to be a dictator MatthewG. Jul 2021 #3

That is why Florida's governor is such a danger. Chainfire Jul 2021 #4

I agree. He is dangerous and could pull it off Tom Rinaldo Jul 2021 #6

My hope (and belief) is that Trump mobilized the crazies and brown shirts prematurely Tom Rinaldo Jul 2021 #5

Yes, Trump is too undisciplined PatSeg Jul 2021 #7

Yes even Bill Barr could see it FakeNoose Jul 2021 #8

Exit, stage far right. lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #9