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Doreen

(11,686 posts) Tue Sep 19, 2017, 01:01 PM Sep 2017

WHY, does everyone keep calling trump a LEADER? [View all]

LEADER

2. A guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group.
Synonyms: lead, conduct, show, ( show the way ), usher, shepherd, direct, steer, pilot, escort, accompany, attend, and assist.

DICTATOR

2. A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force.
Synonyms: Autocrat ( absolute ruler ), despot, tyrant, oppressor.

I no way can see trump being a leader by definition. I see him working at and becoming successful at becoming a dictator.

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WHY, does everyone keep calling trump a LEADER? [View all] Doreen Sep 2017 OP

he's a piss-poor leader, but he is a leader. in the sense of leading us into the abyss.... unblock Sep 2017 #1

Well, according to his piss ants who follow him yes. Doreen Sep 2017 #3

that's where we differ. i don't consider "leader" to be an honor. unblock Sep 2017 #6

I don't... Wounded Bear Sep 2017 #2

Good Doreen Sep 2017 #4

He's the leader of the Fee World Rollo Sep 2017 #5

No, Merkle and Trudeau are. Doreen Sep 2017 #7

Merkle is not even at the UN. former9thward Sep 2017 #9

Try reading it again... Rollo Sep 2017 #10

Low standards atreides1 Sep 2017 #8

Trump's a leader like gonorrhea is a turn on. Solly Mack Sep 2017 #11

exactly!! Doreen Sep 2017 #12