Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,663 posts)
Sat Sep 30, 2023, 08:17 PM Sep 2023

Trump's retribution plan: Becoming America's first dictator

Donald Trump is a very honest liar.

When Trump says he is going to hurt you he means it. This is one of the primary reasons his political cultists are so loyal to him.

On this, journalist Masha Gessen warns and advises: "Rule #1: Believe the autocrat. He means what he says. Whenever you find yourself thinking, or hear others claiming, that he is exaggerating, that is our innate tendency to reach for a rationalization. This will happen often: Humans seem to have evolved to practice denial when confronted publicly with the unacceptable."

In her new book, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson shares how during the Jan. 6 terrorist attack on the Capitol by his followers, Trump was heard chanting "hang" as Mike Pence was fleeing for his life. Cassidy's account is but one more example of many showing how the disgraced and mentally unwell ex-president likely has what psychiatrist Dr. Justin Frank suggests is an erotic relationship to violence.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trumps-retribution-plan-becoming-americas-100001606.html

He'll die before that happens. Still it helps to be aware.

6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Trump's retribution plan: Becoming America's first dictator (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2023 OP
Poor Don. His legacy is locked. Only question is how bad it's gonna turn out. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2023 #1
Won't happen malaise Sep 2023 #2
So will dictator Ron if god forbid he gets nominated FloridaBlues Sep 2023 #3
He should be our first imprisoned former president RainCaster Sep 2023 #4
At least a third of idiots in this country, if not more, don't know Carlitos Brigante Oct 2023 #5
Over my dead body. The Unmitigated Gall Oct 2023 #6

OAITW r.2.0

(24,902 posts)
1. Poor Don. His legacy is locked. Only question is how bad it's gonna turn out.
Sat Sep 30, 2023, 08:27 PM
Sep 2023

While Trump fantasizes about the future, the legal realities are closing in.

RainCaster

(10,979 posts)
4. He should be our first imprisoned former president
Sat Sep 30, 2023, 10:31 PM
Sep 2023

Lock his ass up before the election. In a secure place where he has no internet access.

Carlitos Brigante

(26,516 posts)
5. At least a third of idiots in this country, if not more, don't know
Sun Oct 1, 2023, 12:07 AM
Oct 2023

what autocrat means. Then about 25%, if not more, would like to live under their preferred version of autocracy. We're in deep shit v

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Trump's retribution plan:...