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Buckeyeblue

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6. I think you're right. Also factor in the people who pay no attention to the world they live in

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #5)

Fri Jan 23, 2026, 08:26 AM

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He just seems to be losing people. But the question is what percentage of support does a dictator need? And so far Republicans, especially those in the Senate, are not feeling any pressure yet to truly push back on him. So I'm guessing their internal state pulling at least has them in a decent spot.

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