• cmrn@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Pessimistically, I don’t see how the system gets better without full collapse.

    But wow imagine a few normal candidates running again. Imagine getting to vote for politics and not in a rule-breaking popularity contest.

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      7 months ago

      That’s a bit drama-queenish.

      We had a good thing before Trump ran for president and won.

      Once he’s gone things will go back to normal over time.

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        7 months ago

        Trump is just the logical conclusion of the christo fascist takeover of the Republicans. It will be there when he’s gone

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          7 months ago

          I understand your position but I think you’re wrong. Fascists always, without exception, need a “charismatic” leader like the Nazis with Hitler or the Russians with Putin. There’s currently only Trump who can fill that role. It’s of course possible that another such person appears out of nowhere, but I don’t see anyone on their side. Trump was a TV star and tacky racist celeb (birthed) since the 80s. His brand isn’t new, he build it over a long time. Who do you think would fill his shoes if yesterday’s attempt had succeeded? There’s no one.