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markodochartaigh

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7. Yes, Trump was like a Trojan horse

Reply to GusBob (Reply #6)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 12:02 PM

Jan 7

sitting outside the city walls. Maga Republicans lusted after this supposed tribute to their power and glory, and Republican leadership opened the city gates and paraded it inside, effectively destroying the city from within.

But, who knows how many other Manchurian candidates were dormant in the political and business spheres of the US. Probably none as uniquely flawed as Trump though.

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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