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78. Hell is

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Thu Nov 26, 2015, 08:52 PM

Nov 2015

being compelled to listen to an endless live-stream of tRump's rambling ego bursts (speeches)...

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If anyone believes that fascism can never come to America... [View all] MrScorpio Nov 2015 OP

He even looks like Benito Mussolini, "il Duce." The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2015 #1

Il Douche ... napkinz Nov 2015 #5

DUzy!!! 2naSalit Nov 2015 #12

May want to copyright those..... daleanime Nov 2015 #72

He also reminds me of Idi Amin--both clownish and brutal, ridiculous and scary. nt tblue37 Nov 2015 #76

Oh, yeah, Idi Amin Dada Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #83

He's Mussolini without the shinies.... lastlib Nov 2015 #85

Uncanny resemblance to George C. Scott Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #132

But I bet he'd also make the trains run on time. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2015 #145

Definitely Il Duce Trump neverforget Nov 2015 #68

Uncanny resemblance The Blue Flower Nov 2015 #124

Oh wow SusanaMontana41 Nov 2015 #128

I wonder if his "fans" would even get it ifhe grew a little mustache world wide wally Nov 2015 #2

I feel as if I'm living in 1930s Germany lately. Coventina Nov 2015 #3

Replete with industrialists supporting the fascists, and quavering "moderates" doing nothing villager Nov 2015 #29

Don't forget an economic rescission for the vast majority of people. Alittleliberal Nov 2015 #79

Weimerica. nt valerief Nov 2015 #35

*golf clap* Lizzie Poppet Dec 2015 #146

It is. This isn't funny. nt SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #53

The German people were not stupid, but they allowed Hitler to take power Kyblue1 Nov 2015 #69

Check. Check. eom SusanaMontana41 Nov 2015 #130

"Il Douche" lol +infinity n/t Sprayed tea all over desk. HickFromTheTick Nov 2015 #4

“When fascism comes to America, it will come wrapped in the flag and waving a cross.” immoderate Nov 2015 #6

... napkinz Nov 2015 #7

I believe one of his ex-wives... gregcrawford Nov 2015 #10

... napkinz Nov 2015 #17

"we're going to have to do things that we never did before ..." napkinz Nov 2015 #87

K&R liberalnarb Nov 2015 #8

I certainly wish Bill Clinton had NOT encouraged Trump to run for President. Not helpful of Bill.. 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #9

Did that really happen... gregcrawford Nov 2015 #11

Yes, it's true. Bill & Donald now both deny it (of course) but I have no doubt about it. 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #18

I doubt Bill's words were "run for President." joshcryer Nov 2015 #21

If true, and Hillary wins the General Election, Volaris Nov 2015 #37

No. joshcryer Nov 2015 #39

Thats what I've never understood. A lot of what he's been for in the past, the RW hates 7962 Nov 2015 #73

It's pure ego. joshcryer Nov 2015 #91

Well, I'm convinced. gregcrawford Nov 2015 #27

And the Clintons regularly buddy around with hifiguy Nov 2015 #57

Keep your enemies closer treestar Nov 2015 #129

Enemies? Seriously? hifiguy Nov 2015 #133

How so? treestar Nov 2015 #140

You have objective knowledge of their voting patterns, or is that merely faith on your part? LanternWaste Dec 2015 #144

Odd to hear a Democrat SCantiGOP Nov 2015 #62

People show their slips occasionally n/m ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2015 #88

I used it ironically... joshcryer Nov 2015 #94

I hated it for years wanting to believe Bill was better than that, daybranch Nov 2015 #108

He earned it. gregcrawford Nov 2015 #113

It might have been a stroke of genius Clinton's part Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #30

+1 joshcryer Nov 2015 #38

"Stroke of genius" not toward helping our democracy but making a mockery of our two Party rhett o rick Nov 2015 #127

I'm not worried about the two party system Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #134

I can certainly understand your faith-based beliefs. LanternWaste Dec 2015 #143

Yes, of course. Trump & Slick Willy must ALWAYS be believed every time they open their mouths 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #147

Are you SURE that really happened? nt 2naSalit Nov 2015 #14

Please see 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #20

I doubt he did. joshcryer Nov 2015 #19

I know it's embarrassing and unseemly, but here it is 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #24

I'm well aware of that report. joshcryer Nov 2015 #26

Of course you say it's "bullshit" and of course they both are trying to deny it now. Cuz it's ugly,. 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #33

I say that because it's irrational. joshcryer Nov 2015 #36

I have no particular 'theory' about WHY Bill encouraged Trump to run 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #42

Because he knew Hillary would clean his clock. nt 7962 Nov 2015 #74

You mean, because they had an understanding (wink-nudge) that Trump would take a fall 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #86

Ooh, yes, Trump as magnanimous. joshcryer Nov 2015 #92

Trumps sex life would make Bill's look like Mr. Rogers', by comparison 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #98

Trumps whole candidacy is a perfect representation of the far right. joshcryer Nov 2015 #107

Oh no, I think Trump believes in himself. I think Bill knew it too. 7962 Nov 2015 #95

Ooh, you post your theory in #89. joshcryer Nov 2015 #93

What the hell are you talking about? Post #89 is not even my post... 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #96

I meant #86, you reiterate in #98. joshcryer Nov 2015 #106

But if it's true Trump won't "take a fall", then it wasn't so smart after-all to "encourage" him 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #123

That's what I thought about Reagan and W, and I also thought Americans were too tblue37 Nov 2015 #77

If he did I think it's a brilliant strategic move Shankapotomus Nov 2015 #109

Will it still be a "brilliant move" if Trump actually wins the GE? I think not. 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #126

The GOP propped up this guy and made him...He is their monster. yuiyoshida Nov 2015 #13

Fascism is right wing populism. joshcryer Nov 2015 #15

The marriage of corporation & state & intolerance Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2015 #16

First they came for the Muslims. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #41

Come to? It's already here. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #22

actually DonCoquixote Nov 2015 #23

DonCo, yer right. chapdrum Nov 2015 #32

The continuing rightward lurch of the GOP is terrifying. Moostache Nov 2015 #25

True, but also the American Dream incarnate. chapdrum Nov 2015 #28

I was wondering .... left-of-center2012 Nov 2015 #31

Not an ounce LittleGirl Nov 2015 #34

That's correct..... paleotn Nov 2015 #40

After the run up the the Iraq War I believe anything could come to America. hollowdweller Nov 2015 #43

Hitler comparisons. hay rick Nov 2015 #44

K&R... spanone Nov 2015 #45

We already live under fascist control elmac Nov 2015 #46

http://dissidentvoice.org/2015/10/corporate-media-wont-tell-you-hillary-clinton-is-a-lying-fascist/ stupidicus Nov 2015 #49

That much is blindingly obvious hifiguy Nov 2015 #58

or should be stupidicus Nov 2015 #59

>sigh< Too true. Thanks for bringing this up once again... Hekate Nov 2015 #47

Very true - right down to the point of Muslims carrying "identification" and Hispanics being.... George II Nov 2015 #48

If Trump is the eventual nominee...Will Republicans vote for him INdemo Nov 2015 #50

My republican friend said he will vote Bernie over Trump Marrah_G Nov 2015 #54

Well good..... but Ive talked to people that just dont know INdemo Nov 2015 #60

It's been a bi-partisan thing since the first Clinton admin stupidicus Nov 2015 #51

Not the only one Johnny2X2X Nov 2015 #52

Mussolini - Trump comparison FuzzyRabbit Nov 2015 #55

... napkinz Nov 2015 #63

It's already here! n/t RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #56

One obvious difference between Trump and real fascists: Donald Ian Rankin Nov 2015 #61

Would he though? Chemisse Nov 2015 #65

You honestly think Trumpolini would give up all that power once he was president? hedda_foil Nov 2015 #99

Fascism is more than an insult; it has a definition Nevernose Nov 2015 #135

... napkinz Nov 2015 #64

WHAT DO MEAN, "COULD NEVER COME TO AMERICA"?!? It's already here. catbyte Nov 2015 #66

long before that! TheSarcastinator Nov 2015 #119

"Those who forget history are condemed to repeat it. " blackspade Nov 2015 #67

It Can't Happen Here... Kablooie Nov 2015 #70

No form of government is a better match with predatory capitalism hifiguy Nov 2015 #71

We're so close to this not being satire anymore... LS_Editor Nov 2015 #75

Hell is Thespian2 Nov 2015 #78

What I can't understand about the big bear hug the right is giving Fascism Alittleliberal Nov 2015 #80

Here''s how it happens in real life... TampaAnimusVortex Nov 2015 #81

He is blatantly appealing to a very dark and animal side of the human psyche deutsey Nov 2015 #82

If between now and the election he is gifted a house at the top of a mountain...... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2015 #84

this dangerous clown heaven05 Nov 2015 #89

With his hand gestures and facial expressions The Wizard Nov 2015 #90

I don't think it is so much that Trump is a true fascist drmeow Nov 2015 #97

Trump does not scare me. chknltl Nov 2015 #100

I think that we can check off most the things on this list Kalidurga Nov 2015 #101

Wow! I can't believe this is a greatest post that does not blame a certain Democrat for all McCamy Taylor Nov 2015 #102

Trump shouldn't be taken seriously at all. Jamaal510 Nov 2015 #103

He is a buffoon awoke_in_2003 Nov 2015 #104

It is coming with or without Trump. SadWingsOfDestiny Nov 2015 #105

Great discussion thread thanks Mr. Scorpio. saidsimplesimon Nov 2015 #125

Oh, I don't know. Waiting For Everyman Nov 2015 #110

I'm astonished this man is even given credibility as a legitimate candidate. polly7 Nov 2015 #111

He is just a natural extension of having no left wing in our country. raouldukelives Nov 2015 #112

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Nov 2015 #114

Fascism is totally alive and rising in the person of Trump. lark Nov 2015 #115

Yes. yardwork Nov 2015 #116

They should take another look at Trump's facebook likes. DrBulldog Nov 2015 #117

Oh, you poor deluded suckers. TheSarcastinator Nov 2015 #118

AND your exclusive focus on Trump as "imminent" fascism actually helps avoid the real discussion TheSarcastinator Nov 2015 #122

Trump is playing to a segment of the GOP base who likes facism Gothmog Nov 2015 #120

"It Can't Happen Here". Sinclair Lewis Ishoutandscream2 Nov 2015 #121

To stop this we must disregard the distraction that it's all the REpublicons fault. rhett o rick Nov 2015 #131

IMO it is already here and in full swing. PowerToThePeople Nov 2015 #136

The road to fascism started on December 12, 2000. prouddemfromaustin44 Nov 2015 #137

... napkinz Nov 2015 #138

I would like to believe it couldn't happen because I love my country davidpdx Nov 2015 #139

... napkinz Dec 2015 #141

Some of us didn't forget history Zing Zing Zingbah Dec 2015 #142