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Uncle Joe

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Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:47 AM

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There is a cabal of global oligarchs yanking the world's strings dominating nations including our own, but I hate the term "elite" to describe them.

That term can imply some form of superiority other than just financial clouding the issue of their character, and/or ability.

Thanks for the thread WestMichRad

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A new theory explains why Trump keeps threatening global takeovers [View all] WestMichRad Wednesday OP

That's an interesting analysis Farmer-Rick Wednesday #1

That's basically what Curtis Yarvin and his acolyte, Peter Thiel want. SharonAnn Wednesday #10

These psychos are free to leave the US. valleyrogue Wednesday #15

I think this is pretty obvious. Trump has never cared about the well-being of the American people Ocelot II Wednesday #2

Agreed. I feel as though Trump's "elites" are also the tech broligarchy underpants Wednesday #26

He wants Greenland so he can rename it Trumpland Seinan Sensei Wednesday #48

Neo-Royalism Kid Berwyn Wednesday #3

This is more than obvious. Duh. Global billionaires are the new ruling class. Irish_Dem Wednesday #4

Warlords of the 21st century Attilatheblond Yesterday #55

Yes global crime syndicate mob bosses and warlords. Irish_Dem Yesterday #56

No nations, no national laws, only renegade war lords thumbing their noses at law, people, decency Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #60

Our planet is descending into darkness. Irish_Dem 22 hrs ago #63

I know some middle aged women (I am OLD) who are rooting for 'the big giant meteor' Attilatheblond 20 hrs ago #64

The battle between good and evil is the iconic human condition. Irish_Dem 20 hrs ago #65

Same old Imperialism. Humanity needs to be done with this way of life. Clouds Passing Wednesday #5

True creon Wednesday #6

He's just getting started C_U_L8R Wednesday #7

Yeah and his mouth. A reporter asks "What about Greenland?" He of course says "Yes" underpants Wednesday #28

I think the usual term for this is oligarchy. highplainsdem Wednesday #8

This message was self-deleted by its author SharonAnn Wednesday #9

They were given the opportunity... kentuck Wednesday #11

Much like Putin has done. nt moniss Wednesday #12

It has now become "royal" entertainment for his cachukis Wednesday #13

THIS IS CORRECT. And has been in the works for 50 years, globally. MSM is part of the new royalists now. nt wiggs Wednesday #14

Don't muddy the waters with alternative terms for what this is. Martin Eden Wednesday #16

There is an organization of international actors on the right that works to see Bev54 Wednesday #17

K&R. Royal Houses run the Country. House of Musk, bronxiteforever Wednesday #18

Considering our access to reasonable health care is tied to our employment, Indentured Servitude Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #61

Excellent point bronxiteforever 23 hrs ago #62

What does this "theory" help us understand that we didn't already understand? Prairie Gates Wednesday #19

Kinda rude. What's your point? All it does is alienate you. Joinfortmill Wednesday #32

More like azureblue Wednesday #20

The answer to Venezuela is Paul Singer. Scruffy1 Wednesday #21

Kicked and recommended with one quibble Uncle Joe Wednesday #22

Trump's primary motive is to enable looting. hay rick Wednesday #23

This is what fascist oligarchy IS. I've been talking about the billionaire parasites for years now, and AOC PatrickforB Wednesday #24

Why a new name for an old problem? Bernie called it: Oligarchy Raven123 Wednesday #25

how about Feudalism Hieronymus Phact Wednesday #27

Possibly. Raven123 Wednesday #37

I prefer feudalism to fascism as a description. hay rick Wednesday #41

Accurate, though implying these assholes are "royal" in any way is far too kind. unblock Wednesday #29

Jeezus. I'm really sick of his shit. And so are a lot of others. He may just bite off more than he can chew. Joinfortmill Wednesday #30

They need to be checked. pandr32 Wednesday #31

From "Network" (this year will be its 50th anniversary) BumRushDaShow Wednesday #33

welcome to 5000 BCE Tetrachloride Wednesday #34

What we have now is a plutocratic kakistocracy. Ol Janx Spirit Wednesday #35

I agree with this analysis. ShazzieB Wednesday #43

The old markodochartaigh Wednesday #36

Ms. Shaffer, my history teacher Zackzzzz Wednesday #38

We have to disempower I_UndergroundPanther Wednesday #51

I read the full article. In the end we are merely seeing a repeat of the rise and fall of Nazi Germany. flashman13 Wednesday #39

Neo-royalists, same as oligarchs, SergeStorms Wednesday #40

It's the Vladroe Doctrine applied to the western hemisphere. Justice matters. Wednesday #42

I read the linked mother jones article and the linked article to cksmithy Wednesday #44

Been saying for a while that Trump is monarchist rather than fascist (though the MAGA movement is fascist). paulkienitz Wednesday #45

I will add to this theory some of my own speculation neohippie Wednesday #46

Money! Money! Money! BarbD Wednesday #47

Heritage Foundation BurnDoubt Wednesday #49

Billionaires are sociopaths I_UndergroundPanther Wednesday #50

A much simpler answer is that Trump has just lost it Rstrstx Wednesday #52

Reminds me of a scene in the X-Files -- a flashback of the Cigarette Smoking guy as young man. Beartracks Wednesday #53

in other words TRUMP IS A BIG FUCKING MANBABY Skittles Wednesday #54

What do you mean, 'creating'? They have already done it! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #57

Absolutely this. The LOVE of money MaeScott Yesterday #58

The rich have Trump ear. BradBo Yesterday #59