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[–] [email protected] 60 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Nothing meaningful will be done to stop the slow-walk into fascism that has become seemingly inevitable.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

...What do you mean, "slow?"

At this rate, America has about a year left until it falls to autocracy.

[–] TokenBoomer 22 points 4 months ago

I’m hopeful, but I agree. History, social dynamics, and the lack of an informed populace point to that happening. Maybe a “GreatMan” will rise, and lead us, but benevolent dictators are rare.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

Not with that attitude it won't.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago
[–] Coach 26 points 4 months ago

He's got my vote.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Sheldon Whitehouse must feel vindicated af