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In reply to the discussion: Historian: "inevitable that Trump will try to stage a coup and overthrow democracy" [View all]Charlotte Little
(658 posts)29. Do not think for one minute...
...that Trump can't pull a coup. It isn't him, anyway. It's the Mercers, Bannon, Pence, etc. They are the ones who would would more likely find a way to manufacture some kind of terror event - even if all they do is tear down our fire walls, which they've already done by gutting the State Department and alienating our allies. We have a major terrorist attack on American soil, you can absolutely bank on Martial Law. Then, it will be a matter of them simply making changes and justifying them for the "good" of the country.
Snyder is correct and every last one of us need to be paying attention as if our very freedom depends on it.
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Historian: "inevitable that Trump will try to stage a coup and overthrow democracy" [View all]
CousinIT
Jun 2017
OP
Well said! He is extremely dangerous! Far too Americans still can't seem to comprehend what
RKP5637
Jun 2017
#4
Promises made -Promises kept. That is one the recent rw voter accolades for trump's actions
lunasun
Jun 2017
#40
He said it was inevitable that DT would TRY -- not that he would inevitably succeed.
pnwmom
Jun 2017
#10
The American people did not make a suicide pact with Trump and the Repubs to destroy our democracy
Zorro
Jun 2017
#5
Republican President Trump/Pence. Culmination of 40 years of stupefying GOP machinations. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2017
#9
Maybe, but I don't think it was ever a real part of Cheney's plans beyond the wishful thinking stage
DFW
Jun 2017
#55
And the flag-wavin', gun-totin', "Don't Tread On Me" violent rubes and rich guys alike will be all
WinkyDink
Jun 2017
#13
I am going to share this! I have been resisting even though some are giving up.
BigmanPigman
Jun 2017
#25
THANK YOU for all you do. You're an inspiration to others. We can NOT give up.
CousinIT
Jun 2017
#48
GOP has now cozied up to Russia - "Russia is our friend" say DT supporters.
keithbvadu2
Jun 2017
#31