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"viewing Trump as something like a fascist leader foresaw the violence of January 6th as a live possibility, while its critics mocked the notion as mere hysteria. Whatever its shortcomings, “Trump as fascist” remains the best guide to what Trump will try to do next"

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C.V. Danes's avatar C.V. Danes @cvdanes.bsky.social
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It's not warning about what Trump will do that is hyperbole, it's dismissing it that's the hyperbole.

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LurkyMcLurk's avatar LurkyMcLurk @lurkymclurk.bsky.social
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Trying to think of anything he has done since ‘15 that makes him seem less like a fascist and struggling

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Big Babby's avatar Big Babby @jnotj.bsky.social
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People need to realize that him being an absolute buffoon doesn't preclude a bunch of nasty outcomes

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AO's avatar AO @activeoppressor.bsky.social
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He is certainly a fascist but I also assume he is an active and willing Russian intelligence asset. Everything falls into place. This likely applies to dozens of elected Republicans as well.

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