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gordianot

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3. Just remember a good Dictator does not worry about approval.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Mon Feb 13, 2017, 11:23 AM

Feb 2017

They rule by fear. The "Dear Leader, Fuehrer, Big Brother, Chairman, etc." requires only obedience born out of fear. It starts with the inner circle and spreads from there. So far Trump is only in his early stages establishing his inner circle and consolidating power.

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HMMMMM- That has to leave a mark. [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 OP

Yep Gothmog Feb 2017 #1

Trump is actually doing his job quite well... world wide wally Feb 2017 #2

Just remember a good Dictator does not worry about approval. gordianot Feb 2017 #3

Check this link out. GoneOffShore Feb 2017 #4

Very accurate. gordianot Feb 2017 #8

Who they are DownriverDem Feb 2017 #9

It took people a long time to catch on to the fact that the Bushes were terrible qanda Feb 2017 #5

This is great brer cat Feb 2017 #6

He's winning! smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #7

K&R 2naSalit Feb 2017 #10

How did bushs end up being that long?? liberalnarb Feb 2017 #11

And he is ILLEGITIMATE. calimary Feb 2017 #12