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Doodley

(11,676 posts) Wed Jan 7, 2026, 12:10 AM Jan 7

Will we later look back and realize the start of 2026 was the start of a new era of American dictatorship? [View all]

I mean, we are suddenly in uncharted waters. These threats by Trump and his mob against other nations are something we have never seen before. The world is in fear, bracing itself, wondering what the hell will that crazy guy do next.

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Will we later look back and realize the start of 2026 was the start of a new era of American dictatorship? [View all] Doodley Jan 7 OP

and I just read a post advising us to THANK repukes should they ever wake the fuck up Skittles Jan 7 #1

Yikes. Glad I missed that shit. Scrivener7 Jan 7 #3

It was 2015 markodochartaigh Jan 7 #2

Maybe even earlier than that, Putin got the ball rolling GusBob Jan 7 #6

Yes, Trump was like a Trojan horse markodochartaigh Jan 7 #7

Not American dictatorship. None of this will benefit the American people, nor do we Scrivener7 Jan 7 #4

lol where have you been the last 12 months? The start? 🤷‍♂️ BannonsLiver Jan 7 #5

The correct word is Oligarchy. n/t Jacson6 Jan 7 #8