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Rhiannon12866

(227,407 posts)
Fri Aug 14, 2020, 02:30 AM Aug 2020

Trump's Authoritarian Leanings Threaten To Corrupt 2020 Election - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC



Rachel Maddow looks at the patterns in Donald Trump's behavior that reflect Trump's authoritarian inclinations and points out the lengths authoritarians will go to to retain power, which raises concerns about the lengths Donald Trump will go to to retain power. Aired on 8/13/2020.

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Trump's Authoritarian Leanings Threaten To Corrupt 2020 Election - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 OP
I wish I could fast forward time. denem Aug 2020 #1
I have a resentment since I look forward to the summer, the winters are long here in NE NY Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #2
Sometimes I wonder - what if Nixon had had a Bill Barr, McConnell and Fox News. denem Aug 2020 #3
Nixon did illegal and despicable things, but he didn't betray his country Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #4
"but he didn't betray his country" denem Aug 2020 #5
I've learned more about Nixon Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #6
Thank you for posting this. It's such a great opening to frame most news. ancianita Aug 2020 #7
All the MSNBC hosts are speaking out these days Rhiannon12866 Aug 2020 #11
Take a stand for the USPS! Democracy2020 Aug 2020 #8
Authoritarian Trump.. no "leanings" about it. Nt lostnfound Aug 2020 #9
+1. Since day one dalton99a Aug 2020 #10

Rhiannon12866

(227,407 posts)
2. I have a resentment since I look forward to the summer, the winters are long here in NE NY
Fri Aug 14, 2020, 05:35 AM
Aug 2020

But everyone not only wants the summer over PDQ, and this summer is a nightmare despite the weather because of the pandemic and every day everything gets worse because of Trump.

 

denem

(11,045 posts)
3. Sometimes I wonder - what if Nixon had had a Bill Barr, McConnell and Fox News.
Fri Aug 14, 2020, 05:48 AM
Aug 2020

How low could he have gone?

Murder is on the table with trump. Cohen leaves no room for doubt. 45 will do anything to stay in office.

Rhiannon12866

(227,407 posts)
4. Nixon did illegal and despicable things, but he didn't betray his country
Fri Aug 14, 2020, 06:20 AM
Aug 2020

Trump is unlike any other official we've ever had, he had no intention of serving his country, he just saw running as his latest money making scheme and that's all he's been interested in ever since the fluke that allowed him to take office. He has no allegiances except to the almighty dollar - and now he's also addicted to the worship and praise from his demented followers...

Rhiannon12866

(227,407 posts)
6. I've learned more about Nixon
Fri Aug 14, 2020, 06:32 AM
Aug 2020

We know he opened up our relationship with China, but he also was concerned about the environment and he had a health care plan. Trump doesn't care if we all die from the virus, he's fine with cutting out health care and reversing anti pollution laws and safety regulations. And he's a traitor. I was not a fan of Nixon, but I despise Trump.

ancianita

(39,481 posts)
7. Thank you for posting this. It's such a great opening to frame most news.
Fri Aug 14, 2020, 07:22 AM
Aug 2020

I get frustrated waiting for her great openings to show up on YouTube, so I'm relieved to see this.

Rhiannon12866

(227,407 posts)
11. All the MSNBC hosts are speaking out these days
Fri Aug 14, 2020, 04:46 PM
Aug 2020

I've always particularly liked both Rachel and Lawrence and Chris Hayes has really stepped up, but just lately I've been extremely impressed with Brian Williams. He has made no effort to hide his disgust at what's going on and opens every show with the number of days we've suffered through Trump and how many days until the election. I've been posting all of the MSNBC hosts recently since they have absolutely become must-see-TV!

Democracy2020

(178 posts)
8. Take a stand for the USPS!
Fri Aug 14, 2020, 07:28 AM
Aug 2020

The link below will allow you to open a complaint with the USPS Inspector General regarding Trumps decimation of the USPS to interfere in the election. Take a stand!

https://www.uspsoig.gov/

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