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EdmondDantes_

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3. I'm less concerned about Trump than the people he appeals to
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 02:38 PM
Apr 2025

Trump didn't generate his cult, they manifested him in my opinion. The same way Hitler didn't come to power because suddenly everyone in Germany became a nazi when they heard Hitler, but there were preexisting conditions for a Hitler like leader. We've seen the rise of right wing leaders in many countries so it's not just Trump. It's a backlash to economic change, to our bowling alone, women's rights, minority rights.

The next Trump might not be a blithering idiot who keeps stepping on a rake. So I worry about the dangers of unrestrained capitalism, loss of community, toxic masculinity, etc. Trump's got another 3.75 years in office. He's a lame duck and it's only going to get worse. And that's assuming his lifestyle doesn't catch up to him and he has a major heart attack or strokes out while posting on Truth Social.

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Can he be a threat if the concept is dead? Easterncedar Apr 2025 #1
Depends on who comes after him? imanamerican63 Apr 2025 #2
I'm less concerned about Trump than the people he appeals to EdmondDantes_ Apr 2025 #3
Exactly! imanamerican63 Apr 2025 #4
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