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J_William_Ryan

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2. "...a gradual, even subtle process that often leaves the trappings of democracy in place."

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Feb 20, 2025, 10:13 PM

Feb 20

Ultimately, it’s up to the people – democracy’s most dangerous flaw and weakness.

If again guided by their fear, ignorance, and stupidity, their racism, bigotry, misogyny, and hate, as they were in 2024 when voting for Trump, then yes, another fascist thug like Trump is possible, along with the harm, bad governance, and decay of liberty associated with another fascist thug like Trump.

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No, Trump can't cancel the 2028 election. But he could still weaken democracy. [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 20 OP

Oh, please! synni Feb 20 #1

"...a gradual, even subtle process that often leaves the trappings of democracy in place." J_William_Ryan Feb 20 #2

If he's not able to cancel the 2028 election, then Musk and his minions will just hack the voting machines LaMouffette Feb 20 #3